Part Numbers: K2AVAL8219,33055
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Hitch-mounted residential plow has shock-absorbing springs and a steel-edge blade to easily clear driveways and parking lots. 3-Position blade pushes snow straight ahead, right, or left. Wireless remote lets you raise or lower plow from your cab.
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The Detail K2 snowplow conveniently slides into your vehicle's front-mounted trailer hitch for fast, simple mounting. Easily raise and lower the plow from the comfort of your cab with the remote-controlled electric winch. The pivoting blade makes this plow ideal for rocky or uneven surfaces because it can adjust to the terrain.
This hitch-mounted snowplow simply slides into your vehicle's front trailer hitch receiver, making it a breeze to install. A plow that attaches to custom-fit brackets ties you down to just 1 vehicle. But this hitch-mounted plow can be used on most trucks or SUVs with a 2" x 2" front-mounted hitch. As a result, this plow can be easily switched between multiple vehicles. And because it offers a nearly universal fit, you won't have to buy a new plow when you replace your old vehicle.
To install the snowplow, just slide the shank of the plow assembly into your 2" trailer hitch receiver (sold separately). Then use a pin and clip or a hitch lock (sold separately) to secure the plow in the receiver.
The snowplow comes with flip-down caster wheels that make the installation process even easier on you. Simply flip the wheels into position and you will be able to roll the plow into position for mounting or storage. The height of the wheels can also be adjusted to match the height of your vehicle.
Once the plow is mounted on your vehicle, lower the blade and set it to the desired angle. To set the angle, exit the vehicle and manually position the plow straight ahead, to the left, or to the right. Angling the blade allows you to push snow off to the side where you want it without having to change the angle of your entire vehicle. This is especially useful on a driveway or a private roadway where piling the snow straight ahead would create a barrier.
The plow comes with a wireless remote that allows you to stay warm and out of the elements while still effectively controlling the plow. The remote operates on a 2.4 GHz frequency, allowing it to quickly send signals to the winch without experiencing delays. And because it's wireless, you won't have to run wires through your dash. Nor will you have to leave your window cracked open in the middle of a snow storm just so that you can run a wired remote into your cab. You will be glad to have it on those cold winter days.
To begin plowing, just drive forward. When backing up to take another pass, be sure to lift the plow with the remote, then lower it again before moving forward. When approaching a large pile of snow, be sure to decrease your speed. Slamming into a pile of snow can void the warranty on the snowplow.
When you are finished, put your vehicle in park and lower the plow. Remove the plow from your vehicle after every use.
The electric winch on this plow allows you to easily lift and lower the blade using the wireless remote control. If you prefer, you can also install the included in-cab toggle switch to control the plow. The winch uses a durable strap, which is much quieter than a chain, to raise and lower the plow.
The snowplow features skid shoes that allow you to adjust the height of your plow. This allows you to efficiently plow over surfaces that are uneven, such as gravel roads.
Blade stiffeners, or blade support brackets, reinforce the connection between the plow and your vehicle. They add 2 additional points of contact with your hitch on either side of the plow's T-frame. This prevents stress on the frame and on your vehicle, while also strengthening the performance of the plow.
Shock-absorbing springs allow the plow to dip forward in the event that you hit an obstruction. This flexibility protects you and your vehicle from impacts.
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (76 Customer Reviews)
Hitch-mounted residential plow has shock-absorbing springs and a steel-edge blade to easily clear driveways and parking lots. 3-Position blade pushes snow straight ahead, right, or left. Wireless remote lets you raise or lower plow from your cab. Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.
Great easy plow to use. The hardware that came in was missing a couple nuts and bolts. Had to run to the hardware store a couple times to get the proper bolts and nuts. The plow doesn't come assembled. So expect a good evening to build this unit. First two years was great and the scraping was good. Back dragging slacks but again a lot of plows do that. So it's not terrible but does enough. Just leaves 1/4 of snow behind. But pushing snow forward works and scrapes nice on asphalt or concrete. The battery that came with the kit for the wireless controller didn't last 1 month. So be prepared to upgrade that. But it's been now on my 3rd year, one of the springs failed on it and currently searching for the replacement. The plow itself has a one year warranty so of course it's past due now. Overall it works and it's nice. Wish I had bought the power left and right but the manual lever works too. Also the side markers prematurely failed too so I had to buy meyer yellow ones from fleet farm. Cost another $xx. But I will update this as time goes.
It has been working very well as we have actually had a decent amount of snow so far this year. took a little longer than I thought it would to assemble and mount it but after it was on it works great and looks good.
The DK2 plow and hitch are awesome! As always, the communication from Etrailer from order to delivery is top-notch. Assembling the plow and mounting the hitch was easy. Took about 4 hours with me enjoying a few beers and taking my time one evening after work. Took on wiring the next day. I like a clean finish, so this part took me about 2 hours. I placed the control module on the fuse block as suggested (etrailer's videos are a BIG help). I placed the remote transmitter on the drivers side. I ran the plow lead down to the hitch from inside the vehicle. There is just enough wiring supplied and this allows me to tuck the connector inside the hitch when not in use. A hitch cover protects it from the elements. First use was 30" of snowfall! I plowed for about 3 hours straight. The engine compartment did get warm which made the control wiring warm and pliable; so the connector came out of the control module mid way through plowing. I used some dielectric grease and it stayed connected the remainder of my plowing. It takes some practice to hitch up to the plow easily. This set up took a beating first time out. Sure glad I ordered it!!
This hitch came quickly and I believe was priced fairly for what you get. Unfortunately, as some other have posted, this hitch is intended for my vehicle (1996 Ford E350 RV) but did not fit correctly. I had a problem with the front holes not being spaced far enough apart for the bolts to fit. The rearmost bolts go into a oversized and slotted hole in the underside of the frame so there was no problem with those, but the front holes in the frame have to be drilled out to 17/32" for the supplied 1/2" bolts per the included directions, and I couldn't get the bolts in both sides. The bolt holes in the hitch needed to be approximately 1/4" further apart. Also, there is a relief cut out of the hitch that I assume is to miss a bump on the under side of the frame. This cut out is in the wrong location to miss the bump in the frame. I went ahead and torched the slot for the bolt a little longer on one side and made the cut out for the frame bump bigger on both sides. A little grinding, a little touch-up paint, and back on she went. Had to notch the lower plastic valance just a little bit to clear the receiver, which was expected. Actually had to cut it a lot less than I thought I would. The two safety chain loops sit right under the valance, but I don't for see the need to hook anything to those, so I opted to not hack up the valance at this time. I intend to put a bike rack on the front, and also use the hitch to get drug onto the beach at Pismo from time to time. Hopefully the cuts I made don't weaken the hitch for that purpose. The directions call for this to be a 20 minute install. Granted, I took off the bumper, but even if I hadn't, and the hitch was fitted correctly, I find it hard to believe anybody could get this done in anywhere near that time. As another reviewer said, now that it's on, I'm a happy camper, but it was a little bit of a job to get there.
The hitch is good quality but the hole pattern did not match my 2011 E150 Ford Van. The rear bolts fall in the access hole. I have to drill 3/4 holes in the frame instead of 17/32". I have to remove the whole front bumper because the accesshole is to small for the 1/2 carriage bolt.
Worked great for hauling my motorcycle on the front of my motorhome. Lets me pull my boat and have transportation when I get where I'm going.
Robert H.
6/25/2021
Its working out great and lots of people ask me about it.
Had to remove front bumper, drill a couple of holes and bolt everything back on. I did wedge a piece of Styrofoam atop the bolts to prevent them from popping out. Installed the bumper and then the hitch, which I tst fit first. Everything looks great, no cutting on bumper plastic.
One of the best products I have ordered!
1 hour install included removing the valance and all but two holes lined up due to some minor previous frame damage after using a little yankee ingenuity all fit like perfect didn't require removal the bumper at all and the fish wire technique worked perfect and recommend using blue lock tight. I highly recommend the Curt front hitch for a 2005 E350 Ford Econoline! Think I will leave the valance off like the look!
Overall, I was satisfied. Instructions could be more complete, and it was missing a few bolts and nuts. But Looks like a solid plow for the application I need.
Product shipped on time. Installation was straightforward. Using a Swagman Dispatch bike Rack with this front hitch on my Chinook RV--works well.
The plow works very well. It's not real heavy duty but it has been adequate so far. It went together quite easily and is fairly light and maneuverable when I take it off for the summer. I am glad it has the extra turnbuckle braces beside the receiver to stiffen it up. I almost wish I had gotten a wider plow. When I have it set for straight forward it is good but when I have it angled it is a bit narrow for my Suburban. One minor problem I had was when I hit a hard object and the plow snapped forward and down both of the little red plastic end markers that stick up broke off. Long exposure must weaken the plastic.
20 min install, remove bumper if you don't have a grinding tool.
Great front hitch .. Easy fit .. Remove front bumper "4bolts" makes the installation a breeze.. Fitted on my own in 1/2 hour ..
Ford E450 c class motorhome
Product seem adequate. The instruction were not accurate. See pictures.
Easy order process.
Correct hitch and fit.
Would recommend etrailer.
Well worth the money! No longer having to worry about someone else coming to plow is a God send!!!
i believe in spreading the word if something is either bad or good, but like a lot of people when something is good we simply start enjoying it and forget to pass along to others. the internet has been helpful with the "reviews" most companies have which has kept me from purchasing or purchasing depending on how the reviews were.
to the point; i have purchased several items from etrailer and have been truely amazed by both the customer service and the ease of purchasing.
the most recent item i purchased was a front receiver hitch for my van. even to me this is risky, how many people put receiver hitches on the front of their vehicles and an older one at that ('99). not only did etrailer have one, but there was a video on how to install it, really! the best part is it shipped the day i ordered it (sunday) and when i got it i saw that it was made in the U.S.A. frankly, i would have paid twice the amount if i would have known that.
i could go on. if you need something that this company carries and you are like me (want to get the best price), you'll look around on the internet, etc. but i assure you, you won't be dissapointed with the price (i got free shipping on a thing that weighs 40+ pounds), the customer service and the speed with the delivery.
highly recommend and i will look to this company before i go anywhere else.
thank you etrailer, you've earned my business by doing the right thing.
respectfully,
dave
David
7/28/2014
I stand behind what I said a year ago and the receiver is something I cant live without!I carry my bike rack on it, push my boat up my driveway with it and will soon be mounting a special lift to hold my motorcycle!Glad you care, thanks again,Dave
the hitch arrived in excellent condition. altho the instructions state will fit e350 cut back rv it did not. my rv has a sway bar on the front-unk if stock or add on. fitting the hitch required extensive fitting and shimming, the bumper had to come off, two more holes drilled and two enlarged. the left (drivers) side rear hole would not accept enclosed bolt because there is a rise in the frame just above the hole and very limited room. I had to get longer bolts to fit thru the shims (one and a quarter longer) and used one half inch bolts on three of the mount holes. the fourth (rear drivers) would only accept 5/16 due to the restricted room and limited ability to enlarge hole more. the fit, even with adjustment, is very close. we are talking 1/16 to the steering arm. now that it is on im a happy camper but please do not underestimate the trouble. with or without sway bar should be included in ordering specs.
John B.
7/28/2015
doing well. just bought another curt product=receiver hitch gizmo that has the rack on top and can tow trailer with bottom. nice finish, quick service. happy camper-can take the boat and the junk!!! now will you please talk to the fish gods and get some production my way.
The Curt front receiver went on my 2007 Lazy Daze RV (Ford E450 chassis) without a problem. The forward holes in the frame must be enlarged but this was done easily. I would recommend you hold the receiver in position with a floor jack and carefully mark the location for the hole enlargement. A slight offset from the original hole centers worked the best for me. The bumper had to be removed to install the frame bolts and spacers since there were no access holes large enough in the frame. Once the bumper was removed (four bolts and a one person easy lift off) the frame bolts and spacers were easily installed without using the fish wire. The receiver fits below the plastic air dam without modification and you hardly notice it's there. Great product, great price!
Greg V.
12/26/2014
Front receiver works great for backing the boat down on those narrow landings. Its a little more work hooking and re-hooking the trailer but with a little space planning before hand everything works fine.
Summer storage in the driveway requires shade in hot central California. This 95 Firan Telstar has 10K miles so I have to keep it cool, 'cause it is cool.
Perfect fit. Pro tip, loosen bumper no need to take it off. Guide wire and hardware fits in the gap. Also one man job made easy with floor jack to lift hitch and bumper( with wood block ) into place.
Frank
6/20/2021
Still working as new.. also what a great addition.. when I look at new class C’s it’s a must.
Good for the price, really needs to be able to be able to angle from the cab of the truck. (deluxe model.)
I love having this plow easy to install, easy to attach and remove on my 2 door Jeep Wrangler. I would recommend it to everyone looking for a plow.
Carol, the product does fit great. Was very difficult to drop in the four bolts as the opening in front of the Van frame is too small. I have to use a 1.5inch grinder to open up the hold for bolt to drop in. The fish wire work great. your instructions should add a note that partial removal of front bumper may be required in order to expose chassis frame to drop in bolt. Second, Four bolt pattern on Receive does not match up with holes in vehicle frame, had to use reamer to elongate passenger front bolt hole. Total time for install was 4.5 hours and a few swear words. The Vehicle i had issues with is a RV on a 2006 Ford E350 van frame. Gerry Savaglio
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Brooke M.
9/28/2023
It looks like this hitch isnt a fit for a twenty eleven Ford van. We do have part # 31053 that is a confirmed fit for the van you have.