Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford Escape - Draw-Tite 75751 Video

Basically a lot depends on what you will be using the hitch for. If it is just for accessories such as a bike rack or cargo carrier than for the most part you will be fine with a Class II trailer hitch. If you will be towing then I would go with…

Based on the picture that you sent in, it looks like the top part of the shank attaches to the bike rack and the bottom portion, the part you are holding, looks like it is 1-1/4 inches and inserts into your hitch. You can find the size of your…

The Kuat NV 2.0 2 Bike Platform Rack, #NV22G, and the Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Bike Platform rack, #BA22B. are both very similar bike racks. Both racks can be expanded to a 4-bike rack, #NA22G add-on for the NV 2.0 and #BA02B for the NV 2.0 Base, and both…

You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

To attach the Roadmaster StowMaster 5000 tow bar to your 2009 Mercury Mariner you will need the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part #4406-1. These base plates will install on your Mariner and once the drawbars are removed, the remaining brackets are…

Since the trailer hitch #36501 with a 1-1/4" receiver mounts the same as the etrailer #e56AR with the 2" receiver on your 2005 Mazda Tribute it will fit with an OEM 1-1/4" receiver but there really wouldn't be an advantage of using…

The Draw-Tite hitch #75751 that you referenced will fit underneath the factory hitch of your 2009 Ford Escape. To see how it attaches to the frame of your vehicle check out the picture and installation instructions I attached for you. This hitch will…

The Draw Tite hitch part #75751 has a towing capacity of 4,500 lbs so as long as your 2012 Ford Escape has at least the same capacity as this you'd be able to tow up to 4,500 lbs. My research on your vehicle states it would only have a capacity…

The Replacement Spacer Block for Trailer Hitches - 3" Long x 1-1/2" Wide x 3/8" Thick #01077-011 has a hole diameter of 0.531 inches. You will have no problem with the 3/8 inch bolt.

The Curt Class III trailer hitch for your Pathfinder, part #C13126 would utilize nuts that are welded up into the frame member. The conical toothed washers used in the installation do a good job of maintaining the torque applied to the bolt during…

You will first want to check the fuses on your tow vehicle. Some vehicles could have fuses for operating the turn signals and brake lights of a towing package. You will want to check if they are installed and working properly. The next thing is to…

I would be happy to help you set your 2012 Ford Escape up for towing. You're going to need a hitch, a couple of wiring harnesses, a brake controller and ball mount. Plus the requested transmission cooler. Since your Escape does not have the…