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mooring_product's avatar
mooring_product
Explorer
Aug 18, 2014

Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installed the hitch over the weekend. I like how easy it is to mount and how high its off the ground.

Only issue I had is they forgot 4 bolts in the mounting kit.

Ill be putting my chest style tool box in the front so I can put gear in it such as chairs and a 2000 Honda.

Started with this
New front receiver and new RV faucet by MooringProduct, on Flickr

Installed tape to prevent damage to the chrome.

New front receiver and new RV faucet by MooringProduct, on Flickr

Removed the grill to get to the top inside bolts..really didnt need to but it was a little easier. Tow hooks off.

New front receiver and new RV faucet by MooringProduct, on Flickr

Installed minus 4 bolts.

New front receiver and new RV faucet by MooringProduct, on Flickr

New front receiver and new RV faucet by MooringProduct, on Flickr

Oh ya..all the stickers were upside down..it was confusing when mounting it..I removed them for a cleaner look.

Part # 65063
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  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2014
    Nice job :) I like all the pics too. I like the horns, the bar with urinals, the rock feature pool........you're living the dream. Very nice.
  • Super_Dave's avatar
    Super_Dave
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2014
    Did the license plate mount above or below the receiver before you mounted the hitch?
  • Jaxom's avatar
    Jaxom
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2014
    Very nice. I've been considering a front receiver myself.

    Will you get a chance to determine if coolant temperature is affected?
  • mooring_product's avatar
    mooring_product
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2014
    Super_Dave wrote:
    Did the license plate mount above or below the receiver before you mounted the hitch?


    Don't have front license plates in FL but you can see the two plastic screw inserts below the hitch in the pictures.
  • mooring_product's avatar
    mooring_product
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2014
    Jaxom wrote:
    Very nice. I've been considering a front receiver myself.

    Will you get a chance to determine if coolant temperature is affected?

    Coolant shouldn't be an issue. My concern will air flow through the intercooler.
  • jimh406's avatar
    jimh406
    Explorer III
    Aug 18, 2014
    I like the mount being higher, but the main disadvantage is I need a front license plate! That's why I had to go for an under bumper model.
  • Jaxom's avatar
    Jaxom
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2014
    jimh425 wrote:
    I like the mount being higher, but the main disadvantage is I need a front license plate! That's why I had to go for an under bumper model.

    Instead of mounting the license plate UP from the bottom license plate holes, you could mount it DOWN from the top license plate holes.
    The difference between Ford, GM or Dodge may make this point moot.

    I wonder how to check for intercooler temperature difference. Does the OBD2 port show intercooler temp???
  • languiduck's avatar
    languiduck
    Explorer
    Aug 18, 2014
    That looks good. I'm also looking for ways to haul more stuff without hauling too much stuff, but with the bikes on the back receiver I'm convinced I would very much like a cargo basket on the front of the truck. The more I see you guys do it the more it makes me want to pull the trigger on one.

    After adding a cargo basket and whatever cargo of your choice on it, has anyone discovered problems with lack of air flow over all the coolers? Especially the diesel guys.

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