Front Hitch Vertical Load Capacity Limit on Ford F-250

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Is there a 1200 lbs or more vertical weight hitch receiver for my 250 Super duty Ford

asked by: Frank A

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The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver item # EH59FR has the largest capacity vertical load limit in a front mounted receiver hitch for your 2016 Ford F-250 at 1000 lbs.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The actual weight of the EcoHitch front hitch part #EH59FR is 57 lbs. The good news is that the weight of hitches does not count against the vehicle's weight capacity since essentially the hitch becomes part of the vehicle chassis and is not…

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Answer 2

Thanks for the picture! I have a solution for you but it does look like your dual steering stabilizer bars will be in the way for you to mount the Draw-Tite Front Hitch item #65049. Instead you will want to use the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount…

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Answer 3

When installed, the EcoHitch #EH59FR front receiver will sit in the middle of the front bumper, between the tow hooks as shown in the photo I've provided for you. With the receiver sitting in the middle of the bumper, you won't need…

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Answer 4

While we have an option for you, from the photos I've seen, the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #EH59FR looks to extend ever so slightly past the tow hooks. So what I recommend instead for your F-250 is a front hitch from…

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Answer 5

Although it mounts to the sides of the front frame members instead of the tow hooks, the EcoHitch #EH59FR front mounted receiver would install so that the receiver tube sits behind the license plate holder. The Curt #C31018 and Draw-Tite #65049…

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Answer 6

Your 2011 Ford F-350 with a GVWR of 10,800lbs is the maximum amount the vehicle can weigh fully loaded. Depending on your configuration your curb weight is likely between 6,000-7,500lbs. Since you plan on using for a winch and mud will be involved I…

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Answer 7

From what I could find out about where your SteelCraft brush guard installs, there doesn't look to be a way to get a hitch installed as well. The EcoHitch #EH59FR will install in the exact same place so it would need to be one or the other,…

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Answer 8

I've attached the photos of the instructions that come with the Trailer Valet XL Mounting Bracket #TVXLMB. It's a 2 page document, but hopefully it gives you a good idea of how it mounts and works with a Trailer Valet #TVXL2 or #TVXL25.

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Answer 9

That is a great question. As you mentioned, the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive #TVXL25 has a gross trailer weight capacity of 10,000 pounds and a tongue weight capacity of 1,000 pounds. I reached out to my contact at Trailer Valet…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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