Availability of Trailer Hitch for 2005 Ford F-150 XLT
Question:
I have a Ford F-150 that has a trailer ball that screws right into the bumper. I dont tow anything heavy, so it works great except that it is too high and causes my smaller trailer to be at a severe angle. Do you have a bumper mounted receiver hitch that would mount below my bumper that you would recommend?
asked by: Braden M
Expert Reply:
A level trailer tows much better so I understand your interest in a hitch that will allow your trailer to remain level when it is hitched to your truck. For your 2005 Ford F-150 we do offer hitch receivers that will provide a hitch tube that sits below your bumper. These hitches mount to the truck's frame and the receiver tubes will sit below your bumper. There is no bumper-mounted hitch for your truck.
Since your truck does not have a factory hitch you can use either round-tube Curt Class III hitch # C13352 (which requires some drilling) or square-tube hitch # 13357 (which does not require drilling). All hitch fits are shown on the linked page.
Once you have a hitch installed you can select the correct ball mount that allows your hitched trailer to remain level. The linked article explains how to take the measurements at your installed hitch and trailer coupler. A link to all 2-inch ball mounts is included along with a link to hitch balls.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
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