Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
Item # 14053
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1999 Ford Van
Full Size, including Superwagon
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1999 Ford Van - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Class IV
- 10000
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
- 1000
- 12000 lbs WD GTW
- 1200 lbs WD TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your Ford Van's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.
Features:
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
- Hitch assembled in the USA, bolts overseas
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Rating: Class IV
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 10,000 lbs
- Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 12,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 1,000 lbs
- Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 1,200 lbs
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 10,000 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
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
Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
10,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
1,000 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
12,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
1,200 lbs.
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
10,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
1,000 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
12,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
1,200 lbs.
Tech Tip
Carbon canister, if present, will need to be lowered temporarily. Drilling required for installation , Spare tire will need to be lowered or removed temporarily for hitch installation
Complete Towing Package for 1999 Ford Van
Retail:$608.87
Package Price:$379.49
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Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2" - 14053
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (32 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.by: 04/22/2024
Fitted perfectly,(96 e250 Ford van).
by: William A01/04/2024
good quality and received undamaged
by: Phillip K.11/11/2015
Our family has been in the classic car business since 1969.....I have chained a trailer hitch on the back bumper many times and headed out for California...very recently my sister bought a vending route along with a 1 ton van....she bought a new trailer hitch somewhere and wanted me to drill holes in the frame because it wasn't the correct one...I found etrailer online and called...the product was here overnight and Suz installed it herself!!.....I highly recommend etrailer..... thank Katie D!
by: Jeff 11/20/2023
Real fast shipping and great price. Tha nks
by: Milton12/11/2017
1998 Ford Edge
Love the video. It was a great help in installing this hitch. Very easy to follow. Nice tip with the silicone adhesive to hold the washers in place. The receiver edge sits back under my bumper about 5 in. Unfortunately a little bit farther back than my previous hitch so I have to buy new ball mounts now. Would have been nice if the hitch had been designed to angle back to end up at the edge of the bumper. There are not very many ball mount options for where it sits.
But I found what I needed. The hitch is on and looks sturdy. And soon I'll be able to tow again once I receive the ball mounts from etrailer.com
by: Craig10/30/2017
1998 Ford Five Hundred
This hitch receiver works as it should. It came well finished, with clear instructions and all the hardware needed to install it. I had a question about possible clearance issues and called etrailer customer support. The tech was great and answered all of my questions. The hitch receiver fit great, no additional drilling was needed. I also was able to reinstall my spare tire under the van, which my older hitch receiver did not allow enough space for.
I have a step bumper on my 1998 Ford E350 van. I was going to use if for my hitch mounted tilt up, cargo carrier, with a 500 pound capacity. This hitch receiver sets back a couple inches too far from the step bumper and would not allow the cargo carrier to tilt up, unless I used a hitch extension. I used an 8" extension with a 5k tow and 500 pound tongue capacity. Using a hitch extension will decrease your load capacity. So, make sure the hitch extension is capable of handling the load you will be putting on it.
by: Bernd09/18/2023
Excellant Product good value
by: Mike Adams06/06/2018
The Curt products I received are as described, high quality and were well packed. The hitch fits the 27-year-old vehicle. I was glad to have such a large range of products across different brands, and the prices were the best I found. The shipment of hitch receiver, ball mount, ball, etc., got here just a few days after I ordered it. I didn't expect such fast shipping. I will recommend etrailer.
by: Mark N.03/24/2012
1996 FordVan
One day after placing my order, I received an email informing me that my order had been upgraded from the shipping choice I had selected to a faster delivery at no extra cost to me. I had an excellent experience with this company and will recommend it to anyone that requires a hitch and/or accessories. Thank you!
by: Ron B05/06/2020
Easy assembly, took HOMEMADE HITCH off and replaced receiver hitch made for the van. Looks and works well pulling our church trailer for camps. Thanks, GREAT PRODUCT!!
by: Barton07/21/2018
1998 FordVan
Hitch went on with no problems. Hardware was more than enough and easy to use!
by: Paul 04/12/2023
2006 FordVan
Well made USA
by: Bruce 08/11/2020
1990 FordVan
Have not installed it yet but looks and feels well built with all hardware included.
by: Kevin05/30/2016
1976 FordVan
Fit exactly as described and has worked great over the year I have had it. Easy install.
Kevin
6/9/2017
It still works great. Its a good product and works as it should.
by: Mike 08/04/2021
Fit excellent at the right price
Mike F.
8/5/2022
I own a welding business and this hitch was very cost effective fit as it should. I had experience in this field I in stalled hitches for [another retailer] for about two years and this hitch fit as it should
by: Jon 07/02/2021
Outstanding! I love etrailer!
by: KENNETH G.07/25/2013
GREAT COMPANY!!!! THEY UPGRADED MY SHIPPING FOR FREE ARRIVED MUCH EARLIER THAN EXPECTED. THE HITCH IS AWESOME.
by: Alan I. Desrosiers07/24/2012
Product fit better than expected ... no drilling required, lined up with all factory holes, just bolted up and torqued. Could not have asked for a better product. Shipping arrived as promised.
by: Chris09/21/2015
1996 FordVan
Was as easy to install as was advertised. Good quality welds on a heavy gauge steel.
by: David02/05/2018
The product fit well it was easy to install shipping was very fast
by: Michael W.03/30/2014
1999FordVan
Works as advertised.
by: Larry R01/04/2017
1996 FordVan
Received as scheduled and had it installed in 1 hour. Quality was very good.
by: Belinda 03/07/2024
by: Joshua 09/25/2023
by: Goffeney,09/06/2022
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thanks,..I am very satisfied with the product...and the great service....and I will be ordering again in the future....thanks Laura