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 thisNew front receiver and new RV faucet by MooringProduct, on FlickrInstalled tape to prevent damage to the chrome.New front receiver and new RV faucet by MooringProduct, on FlickrRemoved 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 FlickrInstalled minus 4 bolts. New front receiver and new RV faucet by MooringProduct, on FlickrNew front receiver and new RV faucet by MooringProduct, on FlickrOh ya..all the stickers were upside down..it was confusing when mounting it..I removed them for a cleaner look. Part # 65063

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.

Did the license plate mount above or below the receiver before you mounted the hitch?

Very nice. I've been considering a front receiver myself.Will you get a chance to determine if coolant temperature is affected?

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.

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.

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Super_Dave
Explorer
Aug 18, 2014
No problems whatsoever. I use mine for carrying all my firewood. A basket width by maybe a 1' to 1 1/2' is as high as I go.
tuna_fisher
Explorer
Aug 19, 2014
Is that the one that uses the J hook hitch pin? There the best in my book, that's what I have on my DM.
mooring_product
Explorer
Aug 19, 2014
Cargo rack

Looking at this cargo rack. Its a 2 in 1 set up and big enough to hold my tool chest.
mooring_product
Explorer
Aug 28, 2014
Got the new cargo rack yesterday and tried it out. Not sure about the tool chest up there..I may just use it for chairs and bikes minus the box. I think the box would come in handy for hurricane time when we load up the generator and haul extra water.

Any input..

Cargo hauler front receiver by MooringProduct, on Flickr

Cargo hauler front receiver by MooringProduct, on Flickr

Cargo hauler front receiver by MooringProduct, on Flickr

Cargo hauler front receiver by MooringProduct, on Flickr
kerry4951
Explorer
Aug 28, 2014
When I added the front hitch I knew it was lower than most, but I knew I wanted the use a storage box similar to yours. It ended up to work out well since my box is below the majority of the grill, and it does not restrict air flow. That would be my biggest concern. Yours does stick out further from the grill area so you might get ample air flow. Other than that it looks great.
Super_Dave
Explorer
Aug 28, 2014
mp, a couple of comments. 1) You would be illegal in CA with the last picture. There is a maximum extension of the front bumper law that is something like 26".

2) I've seen adaptive stacked receiver pieces that would allow you to drop the mount height of the basket and thus reducing your grille blockage.
jimh406
Explorer III
Aug 28, 2014
Someone posted a scoop that they added a while back to direct flow around the cargo carrier. I'll see if I can find it if they don't post on this thread.
mooring_product
Explorer
Aug 28, 2014
I have a 4" drop but that would put it even further forward. I may just use it without the box. I see you can purchase bags to load things into also.

The main purpose was to haul bikes. This unit has wheel chocks to mount four bikes.
Marshfly
Explorer
Aug 30, 2014
Mooring Product,
You're going to have serious issues with overheating. I did the exact same thing on my drawtite hitch on my new Ram. Temps were 20-40 degrees over normal for both coolant and oil. Don't even think about taking off on a long trip without some other way to carry that rack WHEN it starts causing overheating. Mine ended up inside the camper being shoved in and out every night.

The high mounted front rack works great for firewood or something like that on a basket. A motorcycle, box, or bicycles is just way too high.

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