Looking For Heavy Duty Hitch For 2004 E350 Turtletop Vanterra

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Hey Im looking for a hitch for my 2004 E350 Turtletop Vanterra. It seems that my frame is slightly wider than a standard E350 but Im looking for a hitch with more than 5000lbs of capacity so I dont want a universal RV hitch if I can help it. I saw a comment on a different hitch that the curt C13902 has a bolt mounting width of 39 1/2, center to center. I was wondering if that measurement could be confirmed because that is my exact width center to center on my frame. I also cant seem to find that hitch on your website but I see it elsewhere so I was wondering if Im just missing it or if you dont stock it anymore. Thanks for the help!

asked by: Derek B

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Expert Reply:

Hey Derek!

That part number isn't available on our site anymore, but it doesn't look like it was a fit for your 2004 E350 van anyways. I verified some bolt hole to bolt hole measurements on a couple hitches that are a fit for your vehicle:

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2" # 14055 has 2 holes on each side at the front by the receiver that are 38-1/4" from each other, while back two are 38" from each other.

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2" # 14053 has one hole on each side at the front by the receiver that are 38-1/4" from each other, while back four are 38-3/4" from each other.

I don't see any other receivers custom-fit for your vehicle. If your frame holes center to center don't match these, you'll instead need a universal weld-on hitch. If that's the case, let me know if you need help and I can find one for you.

Also, both of these hitches are rated for way more than you need, 10,000lbs towing and 1,000lbs tongue weight.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Derek B.

3/12/2026

I need 39.5 center to center. My frame is wider than a stock e350.

Andrew N.

3/16/2026

@DerekB Intersting.. I'd look into universal options like Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2" Receiver - 44" Wide # C47CR or the Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2" Receiver - 44" Wide # C99CR which has more drop.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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