Front Mounted Trailer Hitch Receiver for 1985 Dodge Van
Question:
Would this be a good fit for a 1985 Dodge B350 van? Unibody construction And/or the item E-100, Curt bumper receiver? If not, what alternatives would there be, except welding on a hitch receiver? Intended here for the front of the vehicle. Picture is the front frame where the bumper is attached to. I measured it and it seems to have enough space to fit the Curt E-100 hitch receiver.
asked by: Jay
Expert Reply:
There aren't any front-mounted trailer hitch receivers that are custom designed to fit for a 1985 Dodge B350 and your bumper is not structurally strong enough to work with the Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # E-100. What that means is the only option that might work is a universal, adjustable-fit hitch such as the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" wide # 13703 or the Multi-Fit Motorhome Trailer Hitch, 24" - 46" wide # 5350 or 47" - 71" wide # 82201.
These can be drilled into your frame so you do not have to weld, but your frame needs to be within those dimensions for these hitches to fit.
I have added links to the installation instructions for these hitches which I highly recommend taking a look at, as well links to a couple video reviews.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 22 - 72 Inch Wide Frame
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- CURT
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Multi-Fit Motorhome Trailer Hitch, 24" - 46" wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 24 - 46 Inch Wide Frame
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Draw-Tite
more information >
Multi-Fit Motor Home Trailer Hitch, 47" - 71" wide
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Frame Mount Hitch
- 47 - 71 Inch Wide Frame
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Draw-Tite
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt RV Bumper 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
- RV and Camper Hitch
- Bumper Mount Hitch
- 4 x 4 Inch Bumper
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Bolt-On
- CURT
more information >
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