What Front Hitch and Generator Tray Do You Recommend for My 2021 Ford F-350?
Question:
Are cargo carrier racks similar to this mounted on front receiver hitches highway legal? Its obvious one couldnt block headlights, signals . etc. But are they generally legal when properly mounted on the front of a vehicle/ I know I see bicycle racks on the front of RVs. One for a portable generator might be nice, if its legal. Thanks
asked by: Kari
Expert Reply:
Yes! If the front-mounted hitch/accessory is mounted properly, it is totally legal to do. If you need a front hitch receiver for your 2021 Ford F-350, I recommend the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit # 65076. Not only does this hitch provide you with 500 pounds of tongue weight and 9,000 pounds of line pull capacity, it also installs close to the front bumper to decrease the probability of bumper clearance issues. Since the length from the center of the pinhole to the front face of your bumper only measures about 3-1/2 inches, you will be able to use any hitch-mounted accessory that has a shank longer than that measurement.
As far as a tray for a portable generator that will fit the Draw-Tite hitch, I recommend the 16x21 TorkLift Lock and Load SideKick Cargo Tray for 2" Hitches - 200 lbs # TLA7901 or the larger 24x27 TorkLift Lock and Load Maximum Security Cargo Tray for 2" Hitches 500 lbs # TLA7752. Both of these cargo trays will not interfere with your front bumper when installed on the Draw-Tite hitch. Also, with these cargo trays, you will get the theft deterrence you need with the included temper-resistant, heavy duty locks. The proper fitment of these trays are legal.
I went ahead and attached a picture of one of our neighbors using the 16x21 tray on his truck with a generator.
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Products Referenced in This Question
24x27 TorkLift Lock and Load Maximum Security Cargo Tray for 2" Hitches 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 24 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 28 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- TorkLift
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16x21 TorkLift Lock and Load SideKick Cargo Tray for 2" Hitches - 200 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 16 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 22 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- TorkLift
more information >
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- Draw-Tite
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