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Explorer

May 21, 2015

E350 tow hitch

Hi all, full disclosure, this isn't for an RV. Sorry, but I think this might be the best place to find help. I recently bought a 2009 Ford E350 shuttle bus to haul my crew (adoption) and need to install a tow hitch to haul our deck boat. The concern is that a regular hitch would be too far under the body. It has these extensions welded on for the bumper brackets, should I consider strengthening and bolting a hitch to those? Is there a hitch built for these that sticks out further? Is there an extended ball mount that you guys use? Any help is very much appreciated, thank you!

Class C

13 Replies

tatest
Explorer II
May 21, 2015
Most C motorhomes have more substantial and usually much longer frame extensions, built to a Ford specification for frame modifications. The hitch gets bolted to that, usually a standard Class III to Class V for the E-350 frame rails. Your extensions don't look to be built for carrying a hitch. I would want something bolted to the OEM frame rails in your case.
WeBeBig
Explorer
May 21, 2015
Thanks for the response. Are the pictures not showing up? I posted two. And I'm not using a hitch extender to haul a large deck boat.
rmasonschneider
Explorer
May 21, 2015
Hello,

Hitch extensions can be had for under $20 at your local parts store or amazon.com. Pics of your current setup might help in getting more responses.

Good Luck,