Does Installing Curt Class III Hitch C13193 on 2018 Ford Transit 150 Interfere w/ Spare Tire
Question:
Will the installation of a trailer hitch to this van interfere with access to the spare tire mounted under the van
asked by: Terry
Expert Reply:
Although the spare tire should be lowered to allow access during the install process, it is replaced right back in the same potion after the install is complete. As you can see in the photo I've provided, the hitch doesn't interfere with the spare tire in the slightest. This will fit your Transit 150 as long as it's not considered a cab/chassis or a cutaway model.
For an easy installation, use a M12 x 1.75 thread tap to cut threads into the sleeves in the frame that receive the mounting bolts. It can be done by hand with a wrench or ratchet, but you have to apply quite a bit of force to get the bolt to cut the threads, it's pretty tricky. An impact wrench isn't recommended, so the thread tap is the best and easiest way to go. To install a 4-pin trailer wiring harness, use part # C56327.
If you need a ballmount with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop, use the # D-4. For a 1-7/8 inch diameter trailer ball, use
# 19260 or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball. For a hitch pin, use part # PC3.
I've linked you to install videos for the hitch and the wiring I recommended.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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