Best 2005 Ford Van Hitch Options 14055- Video
Today on this 2005 Ford van, we're going to take a look at the best hitch options available. All right, these are the three hitches we have here. First one on top, we have our Ultra Frame from Draw-Tite, part number 41945. Now this is a Class 5 hitch. Next one up is a Curt, part number 14055. This one is a Class 4 hitch. more
1/5/2017 3:22:54 PM
Best 2004 Ford Van Hitch Options 14055- Video
Today on this 2004 Ford van, we're going to take a look at the best hitch options available. All right, these are the three hitches we have here. First one on top, we have our Ultra Frame from Draw-Tite, part number 41945. Now this is a Class 5 hitch. Next one up is a Curt, part number 14055. This one is a Class 4 hitch. more
1/4/2017 12:05:36 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Ford Van - Curt- Video
Today is 2014 Ford van. We're going to review and install the Curt Class IV 2" receiver hitch, part number 14055. All right, this is what the hitch looks like when it's installed on the van. You can see the whole assembly does sit below the bumper. It's constructed out of square tubing. This is our 2" receiver opening right here and does have a built-in reinforcement around here, helps strengthen the end of the tubing. Go further in, we got 5/8" hitch-pin hole which is industry standard so it'll work with a regular conventional hitch-pin or your favorite locking hitch-pin. If we look on the bottom here, it has a steel plate and it has cutouts for your safety hooks. more
12/6/2016 8:54:24 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Ford Van - Draw-Tite- Video
Today on a 2015 Ford Van, we're going to review and install a class 5, 2" receiver hitch, part number 41945. The hitch itself is created from a really big and really thick tube construction, going all the way across both sides of the frame. If we take a look at the receiver section, itself is actually built a little bit different material than the steel. This is actually a cast steel assembly right here, which makes a lot stronger than a a regular steel stock that you see on other hitches. With this enhanced receiver, you get a reinforced ring right here for your hitch can hold. On traditional hitches, made out of regular steel, over time if you use industrial application, the holes will actually wallow out and you'll get a lot of slop with your receiver play. Same thing applies to the outside edge of your receiver opening as well. more
12/6/2016 8:54:14 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Ford Van - Curt- Video
Today on the 2009 Ford E350 Van, we'll be taking a look at and installing the CURT Custom Fit Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number 14055. Here's what our receiver hitch is going to look like once it's installed on our vehicle. You're going to see that it's going to stick out a little bit on that backside just because it is a van and doesn't have that recessed bumper like most vehicles do. It's going to give you that extra movement and ability to put things on the back without it meeting up right on the backside of the vehicle. Total distance that it's going to stick out is going to be about 3-5/8 inches. Now, you can see that it's going to have that fully welded construction, that black powder-coat finish to help prevent any kind of rust and corrosion. You're going to have that plate steel on the bottom to add extra strength and durability. That's also going to double as chain tie-downs on either side. You're going to have that 5/8 inch pin hole going all the way through and your 2 inch x 2 inch receiver tube opening for all your attachments. more
12/4/2015 12:56:15 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2004 Ford Van - Curt- Video
Today on our 2004 Ford Van we're going to be taking a look at and installing the CURT custom fit class four trailer hitch receiver, part number 14055. This will be what your CURT custom fit class four trailer hitch receiver looks like on the backside of the vehicle. You're going to have your sleek, black powder coat finish that's going to help in reducing rust and corrosion. You'll see that you'll have your 5/8" pinhole drilled straight through, with the heavy duty chain tie downs and heavy-gauged tubing. The receiver inlet is going to be 2" by 2", giving you a capability of carrying up to 1,000 pounds of tongue weight and 10,000 pounds of trailer weight. With a weight distribution it's going to be 1,200 pounds tongue weight and 12,000 pounds max towing capacity. more
9/11/2015 2:01:06 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Ford Van - Curt- Video
Today on this 2007 Ford Van, we're going to show you the Curt Class IV two-inch receiver hitch, part number 14055. This is what the hitch looks like when it's installed on our van. On an initial look, you can see the whole hitch actually does sit below the bumper and has a square tube body. This is our two-inch opening here, with a nice, rounded reinforcement collar on it. Further back it uses a 5/8ths hitch pin, or your favorite locking hitch pin. This plate on the bottom also doubles as your six chain loops. It's a very easy install it uses existing holes, and all the hardware is provided. more
8/24/2015 4:13:40 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Ford Van - Curt 13055- Video
Today on this 2007 Ford van, we're going to show you a Curt Class 3, two-inch receiver hitch, part number 13055. This is what a hitch looks like when it's installed on the van. See how the body of the hitch sits below completely inaudible 00:00:13. Now, it does have a nice, round tube shape to it, so it doesn't look too bad underneath the van. This is our two-inch opening right here. It has a nice, rounded reinforcement collar around it. We look further back. more
8/24/2015 4:13:25 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Ford Van - Draw-Tite- Video
Today on 2007 Ford Van E250, we're going to show you a draw type ultra frame, class five, two inch receiver hitch, part number 41945. Alright this is what the hitch looks like once installed on the van, okay. Now this does fit below the bumper, probably about a good inch or so. First off is the receiver itself, all this is created for once cast piece of material, so it's definitely going to be strong, it's not going to wear out, compared to a conventional hitch using structural shapes. This whole piece is cast, we have very generous lubes right here for your safety chains. This is still a two inch opening as well. As does you the five eights inch hitch pin, even though there's a smaller hitch pin hole here as well. more
8/24/2015 4:11:06 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Ford Van - Curt- Video
Today, on this 2011, Ford E350 van, we're going to show you the Curt class four, two inch receiver hitch, part number 14055. This is what the hitch looks like, when it's installed on our E350 van. It does sit away from the bumper a little bit, but it does give room for your spare tire in the back. So, you don't have to worry about removing it or anything like that. This is our two inch opening right here. It has a nice reinforcement collar around the end of it. The safety chain loops are constructed from a plate on the bottom here, with plenty of room for our safety chains. This uses a 5/8 inch hitch pin or your favorite locking pin. This is ready for 10,000 pounds pull weight and a 1,000 tow weight. more
8/8/2015 11:31:19 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Ford Van - Curt 13055- Video
Today on this 2011 Ford E350 van, we're going to show you the Curt Class III, 2 inch receiver hitch, part number 13055. This is what the Curt Class III receiver hitch looks like on our Ford E350 van. Our hitches by itself is rated for 600 pound tongue weight, which is force pulling down on it, and a 6,000 pound pull rate rating. Now, when you add a weight diffusion assembly to it, the tongue weight goes up to 800 pounds and 8,000 pounds of pulling weight. Always double check your owner's manual to make sure that your van is capable of pulling these kinds of weights. At first glance you can see that it's below the bumper, and it's round tube construction on the main body of the hitch, and that the receiver ring does go past the bumper. All right, we'll take a closer look at the receiver end. more
8/8/2015 11:31:06 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Ford Van - Draw-Tite- Video
Today on our 2006 Ford E-350 van, we will be installing the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, Class IV, with a 2-inch opening, part number 41906. Here's what our hitch looks like installed on our van. It is a Class IV hitch. Features a nice sturdy steel construction. Nice black powder coat that's going to be corrosion and rust resistant. Big heavy duty size brackets. Nice steel plate. more
4/20/2015 1:29:45 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 1998 Ford Van - Draw-Tite- Video
Today on our 1998 Ford Econoline van we'll be installing the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch part number 41906. Here's what our hitch looks like installed on our vehicle. Now let's go ahead and we'll give you a couple measurements to help you choose some accessories for your hitch such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the opening of the hitch to the ground is approximately 17 1/2 inches. This hitch extends past your bumper approximately four inches. Now let's go ahead and install our hitch. We will begin by pointing out the locations that the trailer hitch will mount to the frame of the vehicle. The rear most mounting location is the one that we'll need to enlarge. more
9/29/2014 12:30:24 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford Van - Draw-Tite- Video
All right, today in this 2013 Ford Van E350 we're going to install part number 41906 from Draw-Tite. This is what the hitch looks like once installed in the van. Next we'll go ahead and give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From top of the receiver opening down the ground will be about 17 inches. The center of the hitch pin hole is actually past the edge of the bumper. Now I'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. Before we start our install we're going to go ahead and show you where the hitch mounts up to the frame. more
7/8/2014 8:48:47 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2002 Ford Van - Draw-Tite- Video
Today, on this 2002 Ford Van E-350, were going to install Part No. 75703 from Draw Tite. This is what the hitch looks like when its installed on the van. Next well give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be about eighteen inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the bumper will be about four and three-quarter inches. more
6/17/2014 11:51:11 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Ford Van - Curt- Video
Today on our 2003 Ford van, we'll be installing the CURT hitch, part number 14055. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist your selecting accessories for your new hitch. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier. The center of the hitch pin hole is even with the outermost edge of the bumper, and from the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 19-1/4". Now, before we install the hitch, we'll go ahead and point out the attachment points. We'll have a total of six attachment points, three in each side. Securing the hitch to these attachment points will be the new hardware provided with our install kit, a 1/2" carriage bolt and block for each attachment point. more
1/16/2014 1:34:18 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Ford Van - Curt 13055- Video
Today on the 2003 Ford Van, we'll be installing our Curt Hitch, part number 13055. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for new hitch. This will assist you through selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier. The center of the hitch pin hole is even with the outermost edges and bumper. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 19 and a half inches. Now, before we install the hitch, we'll go ahead and point out the attachment points. We'll have a total of 6 attachment points, 3 in each side. more
1/16/2014 1:33:11 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford Van - Curt- Video
Today on this 2013 Ford van E350 were going to install part number 14055 from Curt. This is what the hitch looks like when its installed on the van. Next well give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories such as the ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be about 18 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole from the bumper is about one inch, and the hitch pin hole is further out from the bumper. Now well go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. more
12/26/2013 4:06:24 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Ford Van - Draw-Tite 75703- Video
Today on our 2006 Ford Van we'll be installing the Draw-Tite Hitch, part number 75703. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist in selecting accessories for your new hitch such as a ball mount, a bike rack or cargo carrier. The center of the hitch pin hole is even with the outside of the bumper and the top of the inside of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 13-1/2 inches.Now let's go ahead with the installation. To begin our install we'll go ahead and point out the attachment points. We'll have a total of six attachment points, three on each side. more
5/16/2013 10:28:04 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford Van - Curt- Video
Today on our 2012 Ford Van well be installing the Curt hitch, part number 13055. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next, well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. The center of the hitch pin hole is even with the outermost edge of the bumper. From the top of the inside of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 19 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a ball mount, a bike rack or a cargo carrier. more
3/14/2013 7:36:58 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2002 Ford Van - Draw-Tite 41945- Video
Today on our 2012 Ford E350, well be installing the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Hitch, part number 41945. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 3 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 17 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as bike rack or cargo carrier. As per the instructions, well go ahead and remove the rear vapor canister on the drivers side frame rail. more
2/15/2013 10:42:11 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford Van - Draw-Tite 41945- Video
Today on our 2012 Ford Van we'll be installing the Draw-Tite alter frame hitch, part number 41945. this is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is 4 1/2 inches. From the top of the inside of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 18 1/2 inches. This will assist you when selecting accessories such as a ball mount, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. more
1/9/2013 2:11:57 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford Van - Draw-Tite 75703- Video
Today on our 2004 Ford Van we'll be installing Draw-Tite hitch, part number 75703. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is 5 1/2 inches. From the top of the inside of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 20 inches. This will assist you when selecting accessories such as a ball mount, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. more
1/9/2013 12:49:49 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford Van - Curt 14055- Video
Today on our 2012 Ford Van, well be installing the CURT Hitch, part number 14055. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is five and quarter inches. From the top of the inside of the receiver tube to the ground is 19 and a quarter inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a ball mount, a bike rack or a cargo carrier. more
1/9/2013 12:49:43 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Ford Van - Draw-Tite- Video
Today, we're working with a 2008 Ford E-350 Econoline Van and we're going to be installing Draw Tite Hitch Part Number 75703. The first thing we need to do is remove the spare tire. It's going to allow us plenty of room to maneuver our hitch and it's also going to allow us to show you the location through the three bolt holes on either side of the frame. We will be using these three holes in our frame. On the rear most hole, we're going to take a bolt and a flat washer, and fit it in through our frame. We also are going to tape a flat washer to the top of our hitch flange, so that it fills up the void between the hitch and the frame, then we'll lift the hitch into the position. more
12/20/2012 2:51:11 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Ford Van - Curt- Video
12/20/2012 2:51:05 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Ford Van - Draw-Tite- Video
Today on our 2011 Ford Van, we will be installing the Draw-Tite hitch, part number 75703. This is what our hitch will look like once it is installed. Next we will go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you selecting accessories for your new hitch. The center of the hitch pin hole protrudes one inch past the end of the manufactured bumper. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 18-3/4; this will assist you selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack, a cargo carrier. Now lets go ahead with installation. more
11/29/2012 1:39:04 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Ford Van - Curt 14055- Video
Today, on our 2005 Ford Van, we'll be installing the Curt Hitch part number 14055. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is five inches. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 18 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. more
11/27/2012 9:37:15 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Ford Van - Curt 13055- Video
Today, on our 2005 Ford Van, we'll be installing the Curt Hitch part number 13055. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is five inches. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 18 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. more
11/27/2012 9:37:05 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Ford Van - Draw-Tite 41945- Video
Today on this 2006 Ford E-350 van we are going to install part number 41945 from Draw-Tite. This is what the hitch looks like when it is installed on the van. Next we will go ahead and give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. The center of the hitch pin hole it is actually further out from the edge of the bumper by about one and a half inches. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be about 16-3/4 inches. Now I will go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. more
11/1/2012 5:05:08 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Ford E-350 Van - Curt- Video
Today on this 2006 Ford E350 van we're going to install part number 4055 from Kerr. This is what the hitch looks like when it's installed on the van. Next we'll go ahead and give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper is going to be about even with the edge of the bumper, and then from the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 18 inches. Now I'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. We'll go ahead and install the hardware in the holes on the frame located here. more
11/1/2012 5:04:27 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Ford E-250 Van - Curt- Video
Today on this 2011 Ford E250 Van were going to be installing part number 14055 from Curt. All right, this is what the hitch looks like when its installed on the van. Well go ahead and give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 19-1/2 inches and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper is going to be 5-1/2 inches. Now well go ahead and move on to our installation. Here were going to start off underneath the vehicle and were going to point out the mounting holes that well be using to attach the hitch to the vehicle. more
8/15/2012 12:37:20 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 1994 Ford Van - Draw-Tite- Video
Today on our 1994 Ford Van well be installing a Draw-Tite hitch part number 75703. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. The end of the receiver tube sticks out three inches past the nearest point of the bumper and the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 17 and a quarter inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. Now lets go ahead with the installation. more
7/19/2012 9:52:55 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Ford E-350 Van - Draw-Tite- Video
Today on this 2011 Ford E-350 Van were going to install part number 41906 from Draw Tite. This is what the hitch looks like once its installed on a vehicle. Next well give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outside edge of a bumper is going to be 1/2-inch and from the top of the receiver opening down to the ground is going to be 16-1/4 inches. Now well go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. Our first step is to install the hardware starting with the hole closest to the bumper well install the bolt, the washer, and well do that on both sides of the vehicle. more
7/12/2012 9:23:41 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 1995 Ford E-350 Van- Video
Today on 1995 Ford e350 van were going to be installing draw-tite hitch part number 41906. Before we start our installation were going to give you a couple of measurements that will assist you is like to excess the accessories for your hitch. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is going to be sixteen inches in this case the center of the hitch been hole goes pass the bumper by a bottom inch. When were going to need the vehicle in the first thing that weve done is lower the spare tire to give us a little more working room. Next well point out the attachment point for the hitch. On the drivers side here well be using the two rears most holes which will be the same on the passenger side. more
12/23/2011 9:04:58 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Ford E-150- Video
Today we are working on a 2011 Ford E150. We are going to install a Curt Hitch part number 13055. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch such as a draw bar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the pin hitch hole to the outer most part of the bumper is 5-1/4 inches, and from the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 15-3/4 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation. Our first step is going to be removing the brackets here bolted to the bottom of the frame, we will take these off and they will stay off as this is where our new hitch will be located. more
11/5/2011 8:55:09 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2002 Ford E-350 Van- Video
Today on this 2002 Ford E-350 van, we are going to be installing Curt hitch part number 14055. Before we get started with our hitch installation, we are going to go ahead and show you a couple of final install dimensions which will help make choosing your hitch accessories a little bit easier. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is going to measure 19-1/2 inches. And from the center of the pin hole to clear the rear edge of the bumper is going to be approximately 5-1/2 inches. And now we will go ahead and move on to our installation. 0:28 more
12/9/2010 12:03:39 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2001 Ford E-350 Van- Video
Today on this 2001 Ford E-350 Van we are going to be installing Curt hitch part number 14055. We are underneath the vehicle and we are looking at the driver side frame rail. We want to go ahead and point out our mounting holes that we are going to be using to attach our hitch to the vehicle. If you look at the end of the frame rail, we have two existing round holes just rearward of the oblong hole. Those are going to be our two rearmost attaching points. And if you follow forward, you will see that there are two more holes just forward of the oblong hole. The forward most one is the one that we are going to be using as our third attaching point. And that is going to be the same on both the driver and passenger sides. 0:32 more
5/19/2010 4:57:22 PM
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