Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch - 75118
- Class III
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
- 350 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.
Features:
- Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
- Computer-aided, fully welded steel construction ensures strength and durability
- Tested Tough - safety and reliability criteria exceed industry standards
- Easy, bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Black powder coat finish covers e-coat base for superior rust protection
- Stylish, round-tube design
- Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Rating: Class III
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
- Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 5,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 350 lbs
- Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 500 lbs
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
Draw-Tite Tested Tough
Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
etrailer.com Technical Support
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
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Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2001 - 2004 Ford Escape
- 2001 - 2004 Mazda Tribute
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
- Alternate product found
- Wrong item was ordered
- Did not fit
Customer Reviews
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - 75118
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (88 Customer Reviews)
Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.by: John 01/14/2023
Arrived on time. Checked for parts all there. Installed it myself took 1hour and 30 minutes start to finish. A perfect fit very pleased with it. Would highly recommend the product and the company I purchased it from
by: Jimmy05/03/2024
Product arrived in a timely manner and fit like a glove! Only complaint for me was chipped paint and rub marks that made it appear used!
by: Henry10/01/2016
2001 Ford Escape
Great product, great price, was easy to install, put it on the same day I received it. Used it the very next day. Installed it on my 2001 Ford Escape. I will buy again for my next tow hitch.
by: Steve 08/21/2023
Great Hitch, very easy to install by oneself. Outstanding Customer Service
by: Will F. 12/10/2014
2003 Ford Escape
Speedy delivery. Good customer service. The hitch went on easily with the help of the instructions and how-to videos. This was my first hitch install and I was done in 30 min. Highly recommended!
by: Brian K07/04/2013
Ford Escape
This is a great product, it is well made and fits perfectly. My order arrived in good time and everything was in good condition. The installation is fairly easy, the hardest part was fish wiring the bolts and plates into the frame. On my Ford Escape, the rear bumper is very close to the end of the frame so there is not much room to work with. Once the bolts were in place, it was easy. I ordered the wiring kit and that was a simple installation. One tip for the wiring kit - don't read the instructions that come with it, instead watch the video on this website, it is much clearer and easier.
I did order 2 locking hitch pins and they both came with the same key number, which is great. Either the person picking the order made sure they were both the same key or we just got lucky!
If you want a good quality hitch at a great price, you can't go wrong with this one. It looks great on the car and we are already towing the boat with it.
Brian K.
7/5/2014
Still working great, no problems. Great product and outstanding service from Etrailer.com, what more could you ask for!
by: James07/27/2019
2003 Ford Escape
Intend this for my "03 Ford Escape
Delivery was quick - and free.
The hitch is solid.
Problem is...the "receiver" is 2" and the bar and ball saved from my older Escape is Inch and a quarter (or is it inch and a half?)
Yes, there is a 2" bar - but it's over $40 plus shipping.
I wish this had been clear when I ordered.
Mike L.
7/29/2019
We do indeed mention several times on the product description page that this hitch features a 2 inch receiver opening.
by: Ethan M06/26/2020
First time buying a hitch, I felt I got my moneys worth, very easy to install and very sturdy. Looks great to!
by: Caleb 09/10/2023
Easy to install and high quality
by: Jeffrey08/29/2023
2004 Ford Escape
very sturdy product
by: Gary03/16/2019
Arrived fast and installed easily - almost like I knew what I was doing! I found that inserting the fish wires backwards then installing the plate and bolt was easier for me.
Gary T.
3/17/2020
Works great! Good product fits well - easy to install. Came with everything I needed except the muscle!
by: Ernie03/17/2013
2004 Ford Escape
Service from etrailer.com was beyond EXCELLENT. I received notice of shipment within hours of placing the order. They even upgraded the shipping to 3-5 days without any extra cost. I ordered the entire installation kit... hitch, receivers and wiring for my 2004 Ford Escape. The hitch installation was a bit on the tricky side only because you have to fish the bolts up through the frame. Once they were in place bolting up the hitch itself was a piece of cake. 5 stars for customer service.
by: Luke05/07/2017
2003 Ford Escape
Ordered this hitch for my 2003 ford Escape. Placed order Sunday eve standard shipping and received wed. Very happy with the product. Drove the rear wheels up on ramps and installed in about 35 min. Slightly difficult by myself but is possible if you hold one side with you foot! I ordered the bolt guide wire which was to lose but twisted it to tighten the spring end so there was no chance of the carriage bolt getting stuck. The wiring loom was plug and play. Whole install hitch and wiring took 1 hour with the help of you tube video.
by: Michael 11/28/2019
2002 Ford Escape
I purchased my hitch and it arrived in the time frame that was estimated on their site. The printed instructions are the only part of the packaging that was disappointing, as the print was small and the diagrams were very light and not easy to read. I gave up on the paper and went to YouTube where i found an extremely helpful video for a 2002 Ford Escape. I did the install myself and it took about an hour. Otherwise the hitch is a homerun and I'm very pleased with your product and service. I would highly recommend your company to anyone in the market for a hitch.
Thank you!
by: Terry B.01/04/2017
2003 Ford Escape
I was surprised how easy it was to install the trailer hitch and the wiring harness.
It has worked great and saved me over $150. The pictures really helped.
by: Derek03/11/2018
Install was so easy! I had never installed one and was a little nervous at first, but I was amazed by how well it went. I pull a pop up camper and a utility trailer quite often, very pleased with this hitch!
by: Jaime Rodriguez, Puerto Rico, US10/01/2021
I installed the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer hitch receiver in my Ford Escape 2002. It was very easy to install and high quality product.
by: wayne t12/01/2011
2002 Mazda Tribute
This was awesome to install and worked quite well on a 1000mile trip with over 300 pounds of tongue weight on it. I haven't done the light install yet but the trailer hitch went on beautifully, shipping was awesome as well! So quick to get it. I was pleasently surprised.
by: Glenn 07/09/2020
Mazda Tribute
Shipped quickly. The install went very smoothly. I did get a pleasant surprise with this unit. Our Mazda Tribute had the factory 1 and 1/4 inch receiver installed so I thought I would need to remove it before installing this 2 inch. The instruction sheet showed installing the 2 inch under the factory hitch and that made the install process much easier. Also the kit included the 7/16" bolt leader (4 ea) so I didn't really need to purchase the one I bought with the unit. The hitch looks and works great.
by: Alice B07/01/2020
2003 Ford Escape
Excellent product. Exact fit. Pre drilled holes made it easy for this 67 year old woman to install. Good quality. I also ordered the light kit for my 2003 Ford Escape. Easy to install with provided instructions.
by: The RePorpoise LLC02/19/2019
2003 Ford Escape
The check-out process and shipping experience was positive. I believe the hitch receiver came within about 3-4 days after ordering it (no special options for shipping were selected). It seems really solid and all necessary pieces of hardware are intact. It has been confirmed that it is the proper match to my 2003 Escape. Just debating on whether I want to cough up the money to pay U-Haul to put it in or wait until the everlasting MI winter finally graces us with some warmer weather so I can install it at home or have someone do it here. All in all, a positive experience. I'll get back to you once it is actually installed and utilized for a user review.
by: Joey 02/13/2023
2004 Ford Escape
Was fairly simple to install, I was very impressed with the build quality based on the price point. I have used it several times towing and have no complaints! Highly recommend!
by: Draven01/09/2021
2003 Ford Escape
Product is solid and arrived very quickly. I'm satisfied with the purchase overall, but fishing wires should be longer. Other reviews mentioning how these are too short are extremely accurate. It's almost impossible to pull the blot through with this line without removing your bumper on a 2003 Ford Escape (which has no heat shield to remove and modify btw). I had to use pliers to twist two of the fishing lines together to make feeding the bolt through manageable. Bottonline is that the hitch is great, but the included fishing lines should be longer to make installation easier for the consumer.
by: David Owen08/10/2016
I found etrailer parts on Google search engine and look at the products call the order manually was shipped the same day receive it the next day install the hitch and wiring harness has described install perfect was an exact fit extremely pleased next time I need trailer parts or trailer hitches I will order from this, Company extremely pleased
Dave Owen
INDIANA BULLET CO
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John L.
1/15/2024
Easy installation works great and it is staying tight to the frame. ??