Recommended Front Mounted Trailer Hitch for a 2002 Chevy Express Van
Question:
Re a front mounted hitch for our 2002 Chev. Express Van. We will be in Kissimmee, Florida for the winter and was wondering if you could suggest an installer for the Curt C31016 or the Drawtite 65016.
asked by: Frank L
Helpful Expert Reply:
The front mounted hitch I recommend is the Curt # C31016. It is a corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver and you can add many hitch mounted accessories. It has a very precise robotic welding which maximizes it's strength and durability. Trimming of front air dam or fascia may be required for hitch installation.
The Draw-Tite # 65016 you also referenced is no longer available.
The # C31016 has a square tube, 500 pounds vertical pull and 9000 pounds line pull. It is corrosion resistant and has an easy, bolt on installation without having to do any welding. The Curt front mounted hitch has a gloss black powder coat finish and looks really nice.
A front mount relocation license plate bracket part # 5443 is a nice addition as it's steel and will hold up against rust and corrosion. Because you will be adding a front mounted trailer hitch, relocating your license plate may be a necessity.
I have included a video review for you as well.
We don't know a installation professional we recommend in Kissimee, FL but I would contact the local Chamber of Commerce for a referral.
Products Referenced in This Question
Front Mount Trailer Hitch License Plate Relocation Bracket
- Accessories and Parts
- Front Receiver Hitch
- License Plate Holder
- Draw-Tite
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Curt 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
- CURT
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