Recommended Hitch for Towing a Car with Mitsubishi Fuso FE180 with Lift Gate
Question:
i have a 2005 mifu fuso fe 180 with lift gate. can a tow a car behind it, if so what tow package would i need
asked by: Diane
Expert Reply:
In order to determine if you can tow a car behind your Mitsubishi Fuso FE180 with lift gate you will need to check the owner's manual to determine the towing capacity for your specific model and configuration.
Assuming the truck has the capacity to tow the car you are wanting to tow, I recommend the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver - Weld On - Class V - 2" #41990-16. This hitch will fit as long as the outside to outside distance between the frame members isn't greater than 44 inches. It is a universal-fit hitch with 16,000lbs maximum gross trailer weight and 1,600 lbs maximum tongue weight. I would have a qualified installer install the hitch on your truck in a way that it does not interfere with the lift gate.
For wiring, I recommend the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - 60" Wire Lead # C58044. This is a universal 4-way splice-in wiring kit. It will allow you to power the trailer's signal lights.
I have attached a video review of the wiring and hitch for your reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver - Weld On - Class V - 2"
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 44 Inch Wide
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 16 Inch Drop
- Draw-Tite
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Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ 60" Harness and Wire Taps
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- 5 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Cross Tube - Class V - 2"
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 44 Inch Wide
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
- No Drop
- Draw-Tite
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