Looking For A Hitch For My 2019 Freightliner UPS Style Van

Updated 08/06/2025 | Published 08/01/2025

Question:

I have a 2019 Freightliner M line, 22 foot, UPS style step van. Can a hitch be installed ?

asked by: Mel W

Expert Reply:

Hey Mel,

We do not carry a custom fit hitch for that vehicle specifically. What I recommend is going with a universal hitch like the Curt # C13702. This is a universal hitch that fits frame widths from 18" to 51". It is a bolt on or weld on style and gives you a 5,000lb towing capacity with a 500lb tongue weight. I recommend measuring your frame width on the vehicle to make sure this will work. If you need a different size we do carry a variety.

Let me know what your frame width measurement comes in at.

expert reply by: Nick S

Mel W.

8/6/2025

Hi Nick, The truck is a Freightliner MT55 with an aluminum frame that is recessed about 4 ft. from the end of the box. The year of the vehicle is 2014-2016. It will be towing a food vending trailer that is equipped to prepare and serve food. 20 plus ft long. Any assistance that you might have will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Mel Ware

Nick S.

8/6/2025

@MelW Typically an aluminum frame is not great for towing. None of our hitches are recommended for use on an aluminum frame due to the fact it would be torqued down too much and most likely damage the frame and void any warranty. For your specific vehicle I would recommend taking it to a fabrication shop and seeing if there is anything they may be able to make work on your vehicle. They may be able to come up with something but our hitches are not going to be used on an aluminum frame.