What Does EcoHitch Front Hitch EH59FR Weigh and Does it Count Against Capacity of Vehicle

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One of your answers to a question was that the EH59FR is 35lbs. When I received mine yesterday it seemed heavier so I called the customer service at etrailer. The answer I got was shipping weight is 57 lbs. Which is the correct weight? Im trying not to be over the capacity of my truck with the additional weight Ill be carrying.

asked by: Gary K

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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 a hitch accessory that gets supported by the hitch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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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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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.

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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

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 5

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 6

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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The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver item #EH59FR for your Ford F-250 Super Duty has a 1000 lbs vertical load limit which is equivalent to a rear hitch receivers tongue weight. You would want to make sure the mighty hauler and…

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Tongue weight and vertical load both refer to the maximum amount of downward force a hitch can safely withstand. This capacity is expressed as tongue weight capacity when speaking of a rear hitch or vertical load limit when discussing a front mounted…

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Answer 9

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 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

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 12

Hey Michael, thanks for reaching out! The EcoHitch #EH57FR sits a little higher than the Curt #C52NR so it will give you better ground clearance for your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500. The EcoHitch is a bit more recessed into the front bumper than the…

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