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 - 75132
- Class III
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 5000 lbs GTW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
- 500 lbs TW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 800 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: 5,000 lbs
- Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 8,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 500 lbs
- Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 800 lbs
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 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
- 2003 - 2005 Lincoln Aviator
- 2004 - 2005 Ford Explorer
- 2002 - 2003 Ford Explorer 4-Door
- 2002 - 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
89% were satisfied with this product
11% of customers were not satisfied
- Product did not meet expectations
- Wrong item was ordered
- Did not fit
Customer Reviews
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - 75132
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (27 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: David-0ne-N-Vermillion05/29/2021
2005 Ford Explorer
Great customer care and service from Chris and the Etrailer employee's. Got back to me to let me know of a item was back ordered from a manufacturer, didn't try to over sell me on products, asked what I'd like to do. Helped me make changes to my purchase that I needed right away. Two days later they now have my business shopping loyalty from here on out. I can't thank you guys enough.
by: Mike 08/10/2018
2003 Ford Explorer
Ordered it at 9:30 A.M on Tuesday was sitting on my front step the next evening. Am thoroughly impressed with the delivery. Installed it on Thursday evening. took about an hour, fit and finish are excellent and I didn't drop the bumper on my self. Thanks
by: Steve 08/08/2023
Fit well and I have towed several times from Stroudsburg to Baltimore (a four hour trip each way).
by: Roy01/18/2019
2003 Lincoln Aviator
I bought this for my 2003 Lincoln Aviator. Plan to use it towing a 27' travel trailer and 24' boat. It looked great, even though the box was pretty beat up. One problem turned up: one of the bolt holes (curb side, top rear) was slightly out of place, and the bolt could not be installed. This was not evident until the other 7 bolts were in. Used a die grinder to open up the hole about 1/16" to the top and rear (had to take it out of the vehicle to do this). Then it went right in, and all the bolt holes lined up.
by: Ronnie 12/19/2022
Perfect fit that I was able to install myself!! If needed another trailer hitch I would certainly buy from here again!!
by: Gerard04/12/2018
2003 Ford Explorer
I purchased a hitch with a 2 inch receiver for my 2003 Ford Explorer because the factory installed hitch only has a 1 1/4 receiver. The hitch is great and very well made. I use it to pull my utility trailer. Most of the time taking yard debris to the dump. I also purchased a draw tite receiver cover with a silencer lever. That also works good. The only problem with the cover is the door to the cover does not stay closed. It appears as though the small magnet inside the door is not strong enough to keep it closed.
by: Mike C05/06/2011
Good product & easy install with some revisions to the instructions. 1st-When you take all 6 bolts out of the bumper it will fall on you! I assumed there were 2 in the back(to hold it on),WRONG. 2nd- The factory trailer wiring plug needs to be relocated. This simple revision would save a lot of time , frustration & hammer blows.
You will need a large assortment of 18mm tools. Fords fault,not the hitch mfg. Other tools needed-6 pack of Coors light,torch,fire ext.,fish wire & a big hammer. The 6 pack will not be needed if you move the factory plug before you start!
by: billybob06/25/2012
2005 Ford Explorer
Nice looking Drawtite hitch right out of box......fit right up to my 2005 Ford Explorer....took about 21/2 hrs to install with a dinner break in the middle. Probably would have been much easier with helper but I couldn't wait for my friend to come over....mounted below factory Class II hitch which is probably made for a bike rack...re-used factory bolts on frame rails...added new carriage bolts (kind of a pain to fish wire inside frame rail) to complete installation...I would recommend this hitch to a friend....
by: jim s12/31/2016
2003 Mercury Mountaineer
Bolts right up, no issues at all. Just towed enclosed trailer 1200 mi, all good. thanks
Jim S.
1/1/2018
Perfectly fine, no issues whatsoever. Thanks
by: Michael 10/02/2022
Fit perfectly! All hardware included. I did this install by myself. However, I highly recommend you use two people. But could not be a better fit. VERY impressed!
by: Steve K03/19/2017
2005 Ford Explorer
Overall it's a great product. I haven't had an opportunity to use it yet as I got it Friday and installed it over the weekend.
I had also called ahead of placing my order regarding the "fish wire" to see if it was included or would I need to purchase one separately. I was told it was in the installation kit. I was very disappointed when the hitch arrived and there was no fish wire. I had to move the bolt and block up the frame without the aid of the fish wire.
It was an extremely tighter fit then I expected. Since there was zero play both sides had to be slid up at exactly the same time as still needed a rubber mallet to get it in place.
by: David 08/24/2022
Hello Buyers
This product has stood up to a years worth of abuse in the salt water pulled a dual axle trailer. Easy install and still riding tough
by: Doc L07/25/2020
I was really impressed on how well the hitch was made. easy to install and on how well it fit!!! very nice product and well made.
Doc L.
7/26/2021
Outstanding, no issues what so ever, towing a #5000 boat and trailor combo with no problems. Great product, thanks very much
by: Mark A12/11/2012
2002 Ford Explorer
Directions should have noted that realigning the bolt holes would be required if this was noted I would not have spent 4 hours trying to get them back into the correct position to install the new bolts.
A simple placement of the new bolts partway through from the oposite side of the frame would have kept everything in alignment before installing the hitch. Otherwise this is a fine wel built product.
by: Joe D06/30/2012
eTrailer professionals guided me to the correct hitch for my vehicle.The hitch was delivered in two days and the perfect fit allowed installation in approximately 45 minutes. Great product!! eTrailer provided the correct hitch, more prompt service, less expense, and a "warm fuzzy feeling" that comes from completing a job without problems. This is the opposite of my experience for a hitch I tried from my local "fast food auto parts" stores.
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by: Lawrence06/02/2022
2003 Ford Explorer
Heavy duty is an understatement !!
This hitch will outlast the vehicle by 100 years. Fit as stated, over the existing light duty hitch with no drilling required. Not exactly a one man job, but plenty strong and not as visable as I thought. A good deal.
by: Chase s07/12/2011
2004 Ford Explorer
Fit like a glove, however for the 04 explorer you will reuse the factory bolts and add the two lower bolts to the hitch. a little banging around and it will line up about a hour job in the driveway. Arrived fast, and well packed. you will need a 18mm & breaker bar or a cheater on a ratchet to get the bolts out of the explorer.
by: Kevin S05/31/2015
2002 Ford Explorer
Just mounted this to my 2002 4 Door 4,0L XLT Ford Explorer. Took me about 1.5 hours as I removed the bumper and the lights first. This helped to drop in the vertical bolts. Fits like a glove great product.
by: Explorer03/18/2014
Received two days after ordering. Exactly what I needed. Fairly easy and straight forward installing instructions. This is the second time ordering from etrailer.com. The way they stay on top of your order through and after delivery gives you the sense that they really care about their customers. Highly Recommended.
by: Christopher01/24/2018
2002 Mercury Mountaineer
Great product. Used it until my 02 mountaineer died in July. Still have the hitch and looking to resell.
by: James 12/31/2022
Excellent hitch no problem installing it. Very satisfied
by: Mark04/25/2017
2005 Ford Explorer
I have bought several hitches from etrailer. Never disappointed with the product or the service. And shipping is surprisingly fast.
by: Christopher 11/11/2021
The product is great and i had a local hitch guy install it...im very happy
by: Dale 08/13/2020
Easy install, heavy duty, looks great! Etrailer is the only way to go for towing!
by: Thomas03/12/2022
I bought 5 hitches 1 front all fit like a glove. Everything I have ever ordered came on time and as specified Definitely better than 5 stars So many ripoffs out there. But not here. Thumbs up!!!!
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1/21/2020
The receiver is working great. Have been using it to tow 28 travel trailer and 5x8 utility trailer modified to carry canoes. Second retorque of the mounting bolts resulted in no movement.