I love having the front receiver and a folding basket. I've never seen a change in engine or transmission temperature while on the road either. Using a 48" wide basket also prevents any blockage of my lights.
That's a great setup. The box rides low enough that it isn't obstructing airflow through your grill but it does block your airflow through the bumper opening. My spare tire will block the grill but not the bumper opening. I have the electric fan setup and working nicely to compensate for the blocked air flow. I have a video showing what I've done to try and improve the trucks cooling system. So far, results are promising. Installing ditch lights today. Looking seriously at an Alaska trip later in July and August. Not getting any younger, dang it!
how high does it sit with the hidden hitch. I have heard rhumors of people having issue with heat but nothing definitive.
Here's a side view, you can see that there is plenty of room between the cargo basket and the radiators/coolers for plenty of air flow. I think you'll be just fine with your tire up there!
