Front Mount Hitch for 2023 Ford E450 Thor 28A Class C

Updated 04/21/2026 | Published 04/21/2025

Question:

Hello, I have a 2023 Ford E450 Thor 28A Class C that I would like to install a FRONT hitch on to carry bicycles. Do you carry a hitch that will fit? Equipped with the 7.3 gas engine. Thanks!

asked by: Ron H

Expert Reply:

Hi Ron,

We currently do not have a confirmed fit from Curt or Draw-tite for a front mount hitch that would fit the 2023 Ford E-450 chassis.

However, we have had one customer tell us that the Draw-Tite front mount hitch part # 65053 worked on his 2023. That fitment has not been tested by us or Draw-tite so I cannot say for sure it will work for you. If you scroll down on the page to the product reviews, that particular customer's name is Brian B.

expert reply by: Heather A

Heather A.

9/26/2025

Hi Ron, did you get a chance to try the Draw-Tite front hitch on your Ford E450? I'd love to know if it worked for you, as it could help others with similar vehicles.

Ron

4/17/2026

@HeatherA I am still looking to proceed with installing a front hitch on my 2023 E450 motorhome. Have there been any more than the one person who were successful with this install since the last time I asked? Thank You!

Heather A.

4/21/2026

@Ron Hi Ron, welcome back! We also no longer carry Draw-Tite hitches, and at this time we still don’t have any additional confirmed installs beyond that one report on the Draw-Tite # 65053. Neither Draw-Tite nor Curt has officially verified a front hitch fit for the 2023 E-450 motorhome chassis, so unfortunately there isn’t a fully confirmed, bolt-on option we can point to. A good universal-style option we carry is the Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # C13701. This hitch has adjustable side brackets that fit frame widths from 18" to 60", which lines up well with most E-450 motorhome frames. While it’s not specifically designed as a front-mount hitch, it can be adapted for front use on a motorhome like your Thor 28A, though you should plan on some minor fitting, drilling, or possibly welding depending on how your front frame is laid out. For carrying bikes specifically, a lot of folks in your situation end up going one of two routes: either taking a chance on that style of hitch knowing it may need some adjustment, or working with a local fabrication shop to build a front receiver that’s tailored to the motorhome. The custom route tends to give you the cleanest fit and best positioning, especially with clearance and airflow in mind.

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