Compatibility of Curt Class II Drawbar # C45521 With OEM 1-1/4 Inch Receiver on 2012 Ford Escape
Question:
I have a 2012 Ford Escape 4WD Limited with Factory 1-1/4 towing package. Is your Part# C45521 Ball Mount compatible with my vehicle? I will be using your 2inch ball and 1/2inch clip and will be towing a 2200 pound pop-up camper. Thanks!
asked by: Jim H
Expert Reply:
The Curt # C45521 drawbar you referenced is compatible with a 1-1/4 inch receiver, as is the # F-4 hitch pin and clip. You'll want to make sure that the hitch on your Escape has sufficient capacity to handle the pop-up you're planning on towing.
The first thing I'd recommend you do is to determine the capacity of the hitch. The hitch should have a sticker on it telling you if it's a Class I or a Class II hitch. A Class I hitch will have a towing capacity of up to 2000 lbs, and a tongue weight capacity up to 200 lbs. A Class II hitch can have a towing capacity up to 3500 lbs and a tongue weight capacity up to 350 lbs. If the hitch is a Class I, I wouldn't recommend towing that pop-up as its weight would exceed the hitch capacity. If the hitch is a Class II, it should handle the pop-up with no problems whatsoever.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2-1/2" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 2-1/2 Inch Span
- CURT
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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