Snow Plow and Front Hitch Recommendation for 2005 Ford Escape

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Interested in setting-up a healthy snow plow to clean 400foot driveway, running down hill. Wouldnt be pushing anything heavier than 4 to 6 inches. What are difficulties we are facing, and what would you recommend?

asked by: Charlie B

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First thing you would need for your 2005 Ford Escape is a front hitch like the Curt Hitch part # 31650 that has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle.

For a snow plow I would recommend the K2 # K2AVAL8219.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, there is a replacement bolt kit for the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #31650 which is a fit for your 2008 Ford Escape. In order to obtain this you can use the Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches part #RHK which will…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 7

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 10

Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

Generally speaking wheel mount only bike racks are preferred. Especially for people with carbon fiber bike frames since frame mounts aren't recommended at all with them otherwise damage could occur. For other frame designs people still prefer…

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