Does Curt Trailer Hitch Part 13650 Extend Beyond the Rear Bumper
Question:
Hi : I would like to have the hitch fit flush with the outside of the bumper ? last hitch i had hit my shins does this hitch fit flush ?
asked by: Ron P
Expert Reply:
All of the 2 inch hitches currently available for the 2009 Ford Escape, Curt, Draw-Tite, and Hidden Hitch, will extend beyond the bumper some, but not a whole lot. In a lot of cases it comes with the territory of a 2 inch hitch. The larger hitches are capable of more weight and more accessories, but that larger size makes the hitch more visible and in many cases it will stick out a little bit beyond the vehicle. I have added a link to a picture of a Class III hitch, installed on an Escape as well as a video of it being installed.
My wife and I had the same problem with our Escape, so I put a hitch cover on it, part # CR-211, that draws attention enough that we do not forget it is there. It is just a plain Ford emblem, but it is enough to do the trick.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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