Draw-Tite 65001 Front Mount Receiver Hitch, Black
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This hitch is not compatible with any F-series vehicle. trucks from the series It is only compatible with the years 1991 and later. Ford E-150 (2007) vans in a series I'll work with Amazon to correct this application's listing.
I recommend that you get in touch with the producer.
Bolts and nuts were not included in my kit.
Hello, I have a 2004 E350 Super Duty and I purchased a receiver hitch shackle because the two loops were encased by the plastic front apron under the bumper, which would be damaged by the tow rope if I tied them off to the loops. There was no interference because the receiver was hidden beneath the plastic. I'm not sure if the E150 is the same as the E150. The loops, on the other hand, appear to be quite strong.
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This was purchased for my 2001 Ford E350 cutaway van, and it was a perfect fit. The hitch was simply wrapped in a large bubble wrap bag, but it was not adequately protected inside. The bag was ripped in several places, and the hitch itself had chipped the powder coating off to bare metal in several places. Before mounting, I needed to touch up a few spots with paint. br>br>The installation was fairly simple; however, the directions state that there are holes large enough to pass the bolts through on each beam, which were not present on my vehicle. Draw-It isn't to blame for this, of course. I had to remove the front bumper to get the mounting bolts inside the beams where the hitch was to be installed. br>br>There was mounting hardware included, but no hitch pin. You'll need to buy your own to attach whatever you're attaching to the receiver hitch - In my case, it was a spare tire mounting bracket.
Minnie Winnie RV Motorhome is based on a 350 chassis. Fits perfectly on a 1995 Ford E-350 pickup truck. Minnie Winnie RV Motorhome is based on a 350 chassis. br>Do yourself a favor and remove the bumper first, as the bolts have no place to fish into the frame to push down the hole. It's a breeze to set up. br>It's nice to have some help lifting the hitch and bumper into place, at least until a couple of bolts come loose. br>I used a half-inch bit to drill out the front hole for the splash guard grommet. I cut the splash guard a little to make room for the larger bolt and then reinstalled it after the hitch was installed. br>I also ground one rectangle washer to fit better in this little lip inside the frame. It could have been skipped, but I wanted it to sit flat and flush with the other three. br>br>Overall, a good price and a good fit. The job will take two hours.
Here are a few pointers to get you started. Excellent welds and strength, as well as a high level of quality. And, for the most part, simple to set up. This installation took place on a Ford E450 Class C motorhome from 2005. br>br>Remove two plastic push-button switches. Lower plastic splash shield (located directly behind front bumper) is held in place by rivets. br>Enlarge the forward-most bottom hole on each frame rail with a 1/2" drill (this is the hole that is approx. 5/16" in diameter and situated at a distance of approximately 1. The lower bumper lip is 5" aft. br>br>Each frame rail has two flanged nuts that hold the bumper in place. Remove the bottom one and replace it with a two-turn screw. - Remove the top nuts. Push the top of the bumper forward on each side (the lower nuts will allow the bumper to pivot while still holding it in place). br>br>Through the oblong slotted hole on the bottom of the frame rail, install a steel backing plate (they have a square hole). Push this backing plate forward until the square hole in the center of the enlarged holes is visible. Now, thread one of the fishing wires through the frame rail, backing plate, and forward out the gap exposed by the loose bumper, coiled end first - Behind the bumper, you'll notice the coil end emerging. Allowing the spring wire to go up the hole is not a good idea! Pull the bottom end of the fish wire while feeding the bolt into the gap, and screw a 1/2" stove bolt into the spring coil at the end of the fish wire. Continue to gently pull the fish wire out of the bottom hole until the bolt drops into place. Remove the fish wire coil from the bolt and replace it in the oblong hole with the second bolt. br>br>Repeat the previous steps on the other frame rail. One end of the hitch should be supported while the other is raised and slipped onto the bolt ends. Install a washer and nut on each bolt, and tighten the nut nearly all the way (leave a little loose). On the opposite end, repeat. All bolts should be tightened according to the included instructions. Ta- If you've never used a front hitch before, it's more than just for towing a bike rack. Trailers, launch boats, and other items can be precisely positioned and moved.
I've used it many times. I can't live without a front hitch any longer; I sold my f150 with one and couldn't live without it after getting the van; it was relatively easy to install; I had to remove the front bumper on my 2007 E350, but I love it! If you aren't a mechanic, it will take about an hour to two at most, but if you are, it should take about an hour and a half to complete, including cutting a small portion of the plastic lip, which I did with a box knife and it worked perfectly!.
The construction is excellent. The drill mod was simple and the directions were clear. Pulling the bolts through the vehicle's frame for mounting was a breeze thanks to the steel fish line provided. There is no need to remove the bumper or trim. It took me less than 15 minutes to complete the installation. (Ford E150, 2007).
This mount is not compatible with my 1999 Ford F-150. I need to return my 250 super duty truck because they are replacing it with the same item and I am unable to contact Amazon to exchange it for 65022. Customer service is impossible to reach, and the help desk is a never-ending loop.
I couldn't use it because it didn't fit my truck, but I could tell it was well constructed and wished it worked. For the record, I own a 2001 Ford F250 4X4. It was promised that it would work, but it was never going to happen.
This is what we put on our motorhome's front bumper. It functioned flawlessly on its first trip of 12,000 miles! This Reese receiver is one of my favorites.
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