Recommended Class IV Hitch for a 1983 Ford Van
Updated 03/21/2025 | Published 03/15/2025
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Question:
Do any f you know of a class 4 or 5 hitch receiver that has 38 inches between mounting bolts?
asked by: Greg D
Expert Reply:
Hey Greg! We have some universal hitches like the Curt item # C47CR that can be made to accommodate 38" wide frames but no I do not have a way of finding a class IV or V hitch with 38" mounting bolts. The hitches are organized by what vehicle they fit. They're not sorted by size.
I saw you were looking at hitches for a 1983 Ford van. We do have a custom fit class IV hitch that has 38-1/4" and 38-3/4" mounting holes. It is the Curt item # 14053. I have linked a diagram below so you can see the dimensions.
What vehicle are you looking to add a hitch to if it's not a 1983 Ford van?
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Greg D.
3/21/2025
Thanks for the reply! Do you know if there is a version of the 14053 that had a little more room between the cross tube and the mounting bracket bolt location? This one would work but I need the cross tube to be greater than 4.5 inches down from the mounting bolts. Have something it has to clear. I am putting it on a 2009 Thomas Built bus. My frame rails are 3 inches wide and 38 inches center to center.