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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2"

Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2"

Item # DT45508
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Perfect for heavy-duty applications, this vehicle trailer hitch receiver is strong, durable and corrosion resistant. Fully welded steel features a black powder coat finish on top of an e-coat base. Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from Draw-Tite. Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" part number DT45508 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch - DT45508

  • Class V
  • 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
  • 18000 lbs GTW
  • Visible Cross Tube
  • Draw-Tite
  • 2000 lbs TW
  • 18000 lbs WD GTW
  • 2500 lbs WD TW
  • Custom Fit Hitch

Perfect for heavy-duty applications, this vehicle trailer hitch receiver is strong, durable and corrosion resistant. Fully welded steel features a black powder coat finish on top of an e-coat base. Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately.


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
    • Heavy-duty side brackets and electrical mounting bracket also welded on
  • 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
  • Integrated mounting point lets you attach a bracket for a 4-way or 7-way plug (sold separately)
  • Sturdy, square-tube design
  • Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"
  • Rating: Class V
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 18,000 lbs
      • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 18,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 2,000 lbs
      • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 2,500 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Draw-Tite Tested Tough

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.



45508 Draw-Tite Class 5 Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver

Replaces 45297

Installation Details DT45508 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles



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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" - DT45508

Average Customer Rating:  4.5 out of 5 stars   (49 Customer Reviews)

Perfect for heavy-duty applications, this vehicle trailer hitch receiver is strong, durable and corrosion resistant. Fully welded steel features a black powder coat finish on top of an e-coat base. Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately.

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The product is great! HOWEVER, the way the warehouse packaged and shipped the trailer hitch receiver the box arrived torn up and all the hardware was missing. I immediately called customer svc. and was very specific about the parts missing. They assured me it would be shipped right away. Several days later half the hardware arrived. I called customer service again, and asked them to please overnight the missing part because we we were leaving on a trip in two days. Again, customer svc. dropped the ball and did not follow up with me with a phone call on anything that was promised to be take care of. Very disappointed! We missed 3 days of our trip waiting for the final part. That is why I'm giving you a "Average" score.



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I got wrong part, the frame width is 34 inches and the hitch you send is like 37.



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The hitch bolt slots were undersized (8ea). Due to the weight of the hitch I opened up the slots while the hitch was in rough mounting position. The drop hitch is a very sloppy fit (loose compared to all previous hitch / drop fits). I am concerned there will be a greatly reduced surface area to distribute the drop hitch weight to the hitch. Guess we'll see. If I had known these things I would not have purchased this brand of hitch. I think etrailer was great, did exactly what they said they would do. Just not pleased with the product.

Etrailer Expert

Jenny N.

4/29/2023

I wanted to see if you could explain in more detail about what you mean that the hitch bolt slots were undersized. And about your concerns on the surface area with regard to the hitch weight. Would you be able to send pictures?



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Good product



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2002 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

Huge improvement over the factory design on my 02 F350 SRW 7.3 4x4. My last one was bent by previous owner (see pics), I didn’t notice until I smoked all 4 tires on my equipment trailer in a matter of 4 days. Factory was rated for 12.5k, I think 18k rated should NEVER give me any issues.



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2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty

The product itself looks extremely robust and the instructions were pretty decent. Docked a star due to 2 missing M14 nuts, which are not easy to find, poor shipping packaging (literally wrapped in plastic wrap), and crooked stickers (were they drunk?).



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I think it's a great hitch. 5 stars.
the
box was beat up, the hitch was scatched BADLY in a few spots and two bolts fell out in transportation.



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2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty

It's been great so far. I'm towing about 18,500 lbs with my F350. It was easy to install, I did it by my self.



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Perfect fit and easy installation. Excellent manufacturer and etrailer is an excellent seller. They supply all my truck, trailer and camper needs.



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I have been pleased with my purchase. The only thing I wish was that the powder coating was more durable. A portion was either no applied correctly or was damaged during shipping and now has a little rust showing through. I know this is not going to affect the mechanical strength of the hitch and is only cosmetic. I may try to get it re-powdered but then I wont have any of the manufacturer stickers to reapply. I will be sure to follow the link in your email.

Thanks again for checking in on me. I am impressed with etrailer's level of customer service.



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2004 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

Great Product , easy install



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Ford F-350 Super Duty

Excellent high quality product. One year and 120,000 miles of use pulling a 16’ enclosed trailer with an F350 dually and no issues. The reinforced hitch pin holes are a dream and show no signs of wollering out like my previous hitch.



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Hitch arrived yesterday, installed it last night,1 1/2 hours. Definitely a up grade from the factory hitch

Wayne

6/1/2020

Hitch was installed on a customer’s oilfield truck, still going strong



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2008 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

Replaced class III with this class V. Installed myself, all went as it should. Shopping online with etrailer was good. easy to find what I was looking for & choose which one best suited me. Have a truck camper and use a 4' extension bar to tow a trailer. Also bought a DeeZee bed mat



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great hitch.the vertical plates that this hitch has was a selling point.more connecting points to the truck insure that it is there to stay.easy ordering and friendly person on the other end was great.best pricing by far.will come back if i ever need to..thanks etrailer.



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Great quality. Fits with only a little bit of trimming on the rear bumper.



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Heavy hitch, will haul the load. Carry 7k lb BBQ trailer with serious tongue weight.



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2005 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

Item arrived as described and shipping was super fast. The packaging looked like it had recently spent time in Syria, but hey its a trailer hitch so not really a huge concern for damage. I'm sure they do better on anything more delicate. FYI... This thing is freaking stout ! I was planning to install it myself but unfortunately my truck wont fit in the garage and i dont like to show off in front of the neighbors so I'll probably get a second ( and maybe a third ) set of hands on it with me because I don't want to be "that guy"



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Excellent fit easy to install took less time than the manufacturers estimated time. Included instructions very easy to follow AND NO MISSING HARDWARE!! This the third hitch we've installed this year on our fleet but our first from etrailer.com. This was the first one that wasn't missing any harware and the price was lower than the previous supplier.



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Awesome hitch. Very sturdy. Will tow more than my truck can. Very much like how the frame mounts to the side opposed to the factory just on the bottom



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Very fast shipping. Installed perfectly with no problems. Excellent customer service from etrailer.com!
Will be towing 10k lb Toy Hauler.



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Nissan Titan

Once again a great product and better yet great service and price from E-Trailer. This is our 3rd Titan, they are hard to beat and impossible to damage.



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2005 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty

Product was delivered quickly. It was packaged well and all hardware included w/instructions. Fit perfectly



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Great product and shipping was awesome...heavy as hell so can’t say delivery driver likes us but glad I ordered...will be repeat customer!



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so far so good!
happy to be able
to haul the weight i need.


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    The largest trailer hitch option we have available for a 2015 Ford F-350 is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver part # DT45508 which provides a 2-1/2" opening. There are no 3" opening options available for this vehicle. The capacities that the 2-1/2" opening provides will exceed the vehicles capabilities. I would not be able to inform of fit on any factory trailer hitches.
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    I would recommend the Reese Trailer Hitch, part # DT45508, for your 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty. This hitch will fit with the factory spare tire and will be able to tow up to 18,000 lbs of gross trailer weight. I attached installation instructions for this hitch. You may be interested in purchasing a Reese Titan Ball Mount for 2-1/2 inch Receivers, part # RP45323, a Hitch Ball with 2 inch Diameter and Medium Shank, part # A-90, and a Hitch Ball with 2-5/16 inch Diameter and Medium Shank,...
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  • F-350 Super Duty with the utility bed and step bumper
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    Yes, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT45508 will fit on you 2001 Ford F-350 XL Super Duty. This will allow you to use either the 34" # RP45292 or 41" # RP45018 extension in the 2-1/2" Receiver. Do remember you will need a Wiring Extension # TLW6042 as well to connect your trailers electrical connection.
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