Hitch And Cargo Carrier Recommendation For 2010 Ford Escape
Question:
I have a 2010 Ford Escape. I want to put a hitch on it just to carry a cargo carrier on the back. Its a 4 cylinder so I do not want to haul anything. Any suggestions on what style I should get? I have a 2 inch ball receiver that I will be using. Can you help?
asked by: Mike M
Expert Reply:
When choosing a hitch for your 2010 Ford Escape, I recommend installing a Class lll hitch, like the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 13650. This hitch has a 2 inch receiver opening which gives you more options when using any hitch-mounted accessories.
Most hitch mounted cargo carriers will not require a ball mount or hitch ball. They will install in the receiver opening of the hitch. If at a later time you wish to tow something, you can check out a ball mount like part # C45030. This gives you the option of a 3/4 inch rise or a 2 inch drop.
For a hitch mounted cargo carrier, I recommend the Curt Folding Cargo Carrier, part # C18151. This carrier has an outside dimension of 62 X 25 inches, which will give you quite a lot of room for cargo.
I also recommend a trailer hitch receiver lock like part # e98880. This will help deter thieves when the carrier is installed.
When I researched your Escape I found it has a tongue weight capacity of about 350 lbs. This would be the combined weight of the carrier and any cargo placed in the carrier.
I have attached some links to product review for some of the products I recommended you can check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Folding Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise, 2-1/4" Drop - 7-5/8" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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