Will Curt Trailer Hitch # C26HR Fit 2018 Ford F-150 with Factory Support Beam for Bumper Hitch Ball
Question:
My truck has a factory tow hitch, 5000 lb rating. It does NOT have a receiver tube below. The ball screws in thru the hole in the bumper. Can I utilize the standard class IV hitch rather than the one built to drop down below the factory hitch w/ receiver tube?
asked by: Tom
Expert Reply:
I reached out to my contact at Curt and he said if your 2018 Ford F-150 just has the crossbeam that sits below the rear bumper for hitch ball support then you can indeed use the Curt Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver # C26HR, which is designed for trucks that don't have the factory hitch receiver. He said this will mount to the frame rails on the truck without any interfere with that steel tube.
This is a better option for your truck since it allows for increased ground clearance compared to the models that are designed to sit below the factory hitch, thus further down from the rear bumper.
I have attached an installation video that you can also use for reference.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 1000 lbs TW
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 12000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1200 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: High Capacity Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2015 Ford F-150 with Factory Hitch
- Search Results: c26hr
- Q&A: How Visible is Curt Hitch # C26HR When Installed on 2020 Ford F-150
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Shop: Replacement Clevis Pin for Blaylock EZ Lock Trailer Coupler Lock
- Shop: Replacement Oil Cap Kit for 9,000-lb to 15,000-lb Dexter Axle
- Shop: Lippert Electric Trailer Jack with Footplate - A-Frame - 18" Lift - 3,500 lbs - Black
- Search Results: 285318
- Search Results: electric jack
- Search Results: lippert jacks
- Search Results: blaylock
- Search Results: 21~36
- Search Results: 36284~955
- Shop: Global Link RV Entry Door Locking Latch Kit with Keyed Alike Option - Black
- Shop: Replacement Bearing Buddy Bras - Model 23B - (Pair)
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Video: Tow Ready 4-Pole Mounting Bracket Installation
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It
- Video: Choosing the Right Brake Controller
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between Class 1 and Class 2 Hitches for the Scion XB
on Trailer Hitch
