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Old 04-24-2017, 07:59 PM   #1
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E450 Front Hitch

I need to add a front hitch to my 2017 E450 based 26 foot Leprechaun. Web based seller sent me Curt hitch for F450, which didn't come close to fitting. They now say they don't have one for E450. I have searched this website and have seen others for older E450's. Can anyone help me find one for the 2017 model?

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Old 04-24-2017, 08:16 PM   #2
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Etrailer has it for 2016. Should be the same.
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Old 04-24-2017, 08:48 PM   #3
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Added one to my 2011 Sunseeker 2300 - E350 Superduty. Ordered from E-trailor, it was close but not perfect! When I called them, they said the Superduty is a commercial frame and slightly different. Since I only use it for launching the boat I use it...
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Old 04-25-2017, 07:44 AM   #4
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Both Curt and Draw Tite have listings for the E series. Have one on our 2012 Lexi. Straight bolt on, all holes matched. Only had to trim the front lower plastic air dam.
Go to ETrailer, call them, tell them what you have and what you want.
They are, without a doubt the best when it comes to hitches and fitment.
They WILL get you the right part,
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Old 04-25-2017, 08:29 PM   #5
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Called Draw-Tite technical assistance today got great help. The tech's at etrailer.com just said that they had no hitches for recent E-series Ford products. They do have ones listed for earlier models, though. The tech at Draw-Tite looked at the installation diagrams for earlier years on-line with me and we matched them to my vehicle. Looks like the frame is still the same, just no one has updated the listings. I ordered part number 65053 from etrailer.com today. Will let you know how it goes this weekend....
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Old 04-25-2017, 09:24 PM   #6
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Old 05-03-2017, 08:13 PM   #7
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Success! The Draw-Tite 65053 was a perfect fit for my 2017 E450. The installation was typical for me - slow at about 2 hours. You have to over-drill 2 holes in the frame to 1/2". There was a small burr in one of them, (my last bolt), and it wouldn't allow the bolt through using the fish wire technique. Had to remove the wire and bolt and lost the square hole plate inside the frame ! It's all in the details... I appreciate the technical assistance from the Draw-Tite people. Will post a photo soon.
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Old 05-04-2017, 08:05 PM   #8
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Old 05-04-2017, 08:15 PM   #9
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