OEM 1.25" Hitch swap
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OEM 1.25" Hitch swap
Hi All,
I have a 2002 V6 Explorer without the tow package. I would like to put on a 2" hitch to tow our 1500# pop-up. Reese has a 2" class III/IV that mounts under the OEM 1.25" but is it possible for me to get Ford to swap the 1.25 for the 2" OEM? Which would be better?
Thanks Bob
I have a 2002 V6 Explorer without the tow package. I would like to put on a 2" hitch to tow our 1500# pop-up. Reese has a 2" class III/IV that mounts under the OEM 1.25" but is it possible for me to get Ford to swap the 1.25 for the 2" OEM? Which would be better?
Thanks Bob
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defintely the bigger one would be better, but I don't know if you would notice it. The 1.25" has a capacity of 3500#, which leaves 2000# for loading other stuff in the popup. I guess I just don't see the point of upgrading the hitch if you're at less than 50% capacity?
However, the 2" would be a much better impact absorber in an accident than the 1.25" hitch.
Just my .02.
However, the 2" would be a much better impact absorber in an accident than the 1.25" hitch.
Just my .02.
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Bob -
The factory Class III/IV would look a lot better than piggybacking another hitch under your Class II, but price/labor costs might make it a poor choice. Does that pop-up have electric brakes? 1.25" drawbars aren't that expensive.
Steve
The factory Class III/IV would look a lot better than piggybacking another hitch under your Class II, but price/labor costs might make it a poor choice. Does that pop-up have electric brakes? 1.25" drawbars aren't that expensive.
Steve
Last edited by Steina; Feb 27, 2005 at 08:38 PM.
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>The factory Class III/IV would look a lot better than piggybacking another hitch under your Class II,<
My thoughts exactly. To me it looks like bolt off and bolt new one on but I may be looking at it wrong.
No brakes, yet.
My thoughts exactly. To me it looks like bolt off and bolt new one on but I may be looking at it wrong.
No brakes, yet.
Last edited by bob_m10; Feb 27, 2005 at 09:16 PM.
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Bob -
After getting a price on the factory Class III/IV (and letting your heart rate settle back to normal), you may decide to stick with the Class II. Good luck whichever way you go!
Steve
After getting a price on the factory Class III/IV (and letting your heart rate settle back to normal), you may decide to stick with the Class II. Good luck whichever way you go!
Steve
