Front-Mount Hitch Receiver for 2013 Class C Motor Home Built on Ford E-450 Chassis

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Will the Draw-Tite front mount trailer hitch receiver- custom fit 2inch for the Ford F350 450 550 fit the E450 series? I have a 2013 Forest River Class C on a E450 Chassis.

asked by: Wayne S

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Expert Reply:

We do offer a front-mount hitch receiver for the 2013 Ford E-450 RV Cutaway Chassis that is the foundation for your Forest River Class C motor home.

Draw-Tite offers their hitch # 65053 which has a 2-inch receiver opening, 500-lb vertical load rating and which comes complete with all required installation hardware. The written installation instructions are linked for you at right along with two helpful articles concerning hitch installation tips.

If you intend to use a snow plow on the vehicle we do offer a range of plows from K2 and SnowSport, all of which can be seen on the link at right. If a cargo carrier is in your plans you will want to ensure that you use a carrier for 2-inch hitches; the link provided will display a variety of options. Do keep in mind that state laws may vary regarding use of front-mounted cargo items. You'll of course want to ensure your lights, license plate and the radiator's ventilation are not blocked by either the carrier or the loaded cargo.

When a front-hitch-mounted item is installed, such as a plow, you may find that your front end suspension could need some additional support. We do offer front suspension enhancement kits for your E-450 and these can be seen on the link provided. Options include both air springs like the Firestone # F4101 as well as jounce springs like # TFEF350 from Timbren.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

I'll start off by saying that currently there are no SumoSprings that have been confirmed to fit on the 2021 Thor Chateau 27R, so that's why there are not any showing up in our fit guide for your coach. However, the Timbren #TFEF350UH and…

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Answer 2

The best way to prevent the up and down movement on the front of your 2015 Thor Vegas Motorhome is to use the Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System part #TFEF350. These upgraded jounce springs will act as a buffer between the frame and control…

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Answer 3

Unfortunately the most comfortable ride can be subjective. My suggestion is that if at present time you have hard contact with factory axle bump stops on frame and a very rough or unstable ride in turns, I would definitely select the Timbren Front…

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The Timbren #TFERSD Aeon springs you'd looked at would be a fit for your motorhome on a 2021 Ford E-450 cutaway van chassis. Timbren makes a great product, but the springs are pretty stiff and my fear is that you won't be happy with the ride…

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The Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System part #TFEF350 is rated at 3,000 lbs and the Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System part #TFEF350UH is rated at 6,000 lbs. I was able to call the manufacturer to confirm this. They will both fit…

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Answer 6

The jounce-style suspension enhancement that is compatible with your 2007 Tioga M-31M Ford E450 305 Class C is the Timbren Rear Suspension System #TFERSD. This was designed around a motorhome chassis and offers up to 5,600 lbs of support to your OEM…

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Answer 7

Installing new suspension enhancement really depends on what you want to achieve. If you are lookign for help when you are towing then using suspension enhancement like air bags will help. But if you are looking for help when you are driving to…

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Answer 8

I recommend starting with the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar, #RM-1139-147. This will reduce side-to-side movement for a noticeable improvement in your vehicle's stability and reduced body roll. For the front, I recommend the Timbren Front…

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Answer 9

For your 1997 Ford E-450 Motorhome you could use SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs Front Axle #SSF-106-47 as they are confirmed to fit. However, this setup has a 1,000lb weight capacity and is meant for light duty applications. For your…

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Answer 10

The E-450, is a van chassis that your 2016 Thor RV is built on, which is different from the F chassis you also looked at. The front hitch that you will need for the E-450 chassis on your Thor is #65053. I have linked the above mentioned product to…

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Answer 11

For your 2021 Ford E-450 Super Duty 25' Class C Motorhome I highly recommend the SumoSprings Maxim Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle #SSR-106-47-1 as it offers 4600lbs of support to the rear suspension while also absorbing road shock and…

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Answer 12

Firestone has stated that their Coil Rite bags like the #F4101 that you referenced will last between 4 and 5 years when used in commercial applications so I would anticipate the same for off-road applications.

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