dubya

Hello. I need a bit of help.
I have a 2007 F150 that has a place to put a 3" ball in the step bumper but no hitch receiver.
I need to mount a small wheelchair carrier and need a 2" hitch receiver.
No bolt holes there for something like a Curt Mfg 19030...
Anyone know of a hitch receiver that might mount in the ball hole?
Thanks in advance,
JW

Lost In Sync

The receiver hitch is only about $125 at U-Haul and installs with simple hand tools. It's a bolt on hitch. Probably easier than modifying the reciever to mount in the bumper hole.

dubya

Thanks Lost. I will see what u-Haul has. They might put willing to put a Curt receiver on for me. 2 3/4 bolts and 2 1/2 bolts...

Buck183

Stupid question coming fast from left field.......

Why not just put a regular hitch on the truck that bolts to the frame?

The system you are looking at reduces the actual capacity of the bumper itself and is very weak by design.

Buck

supercrew4x4

What's the rating on that I may change mine foe that.

dubya

Buck, I am not sure how it would reduce the capacity of the bumper. I don't plan to tow with this F150 (I also have KR with a tow package); just the wheelchair carrier. Let me know my if I am missing something.

SC4X4; from what I know it would depend on the rating of the bumper. I believe mine is more than enough. Perhaps someone will tell us more...

dubya

SC4X4 link > http://www.curtmfg.com/Category/14/B...ount%20Hitches

CURT Hitch Box #19030

Product DetailsReceiver Tube Size2 In.Gross Towing Weight5000 Lbs.Tongue Weight500 Lbs.FinishGloss Black

$53 at Amazon

dubya

Oh yes...

"Why not just put a regular hitch on the truck that bolts to the frame?"

Not ruling others out but I think this is simpler, cleaner and all I need.

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Comments at etrailer:
Customer Reviews
Curt 2 - E-3S

Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (6 Customer Reviews)
- E-3S
by: Mark Tilton04/19/2012
Got the hitch very quickly. Fits perfect on the bumper. Thank you37729
- E-3S
by: Danny D.06/04/2012
Very easy to install, took less than 30 minutes. I wasn't sure of the grade of bolts that were included, so I upgraded to Grade 8 bolts. I'm very pleased with hitch and have already put it to the test.42698
- E-3S
by: William D03/22/2012
The finish is great, I was going to weld this to the front of my tractor, but know I am going to weld mountig brackets to the tractor so I can bolt it on and not mess up the powder coating.34829
- E-3S
by: HPSOBX02/11/2012
Product was price good and delivery was excellent. Thank you for your wonderful customer service. 31528
- E-3S
by: E-3S05/27/2011
The bumper hitch was exactly what I needed. It is perfect for attaching a wheelchair carrier to the step bumper of my Silverado pick-up. After I placed my order I recieved a confirming e-mail of the order. I recieved an e-mail the next day informing me that my order had shipped along with the tracking number. I recieved my order a few days later and installed it on my bumper in barely 5 minutes! I will definitely use E-Trailer for all future trailer hitch needs.15526
- E-3S
by: JB01/24/2011
Fits just right and is very good quality.6030

supercrew4x4

Yah I hate mine with the body lift may have to buy it. If it can hold ill weld it too

Buck183

I see what you need it for and it makes perfect sense. I don't know the weight of the chair and carrier you plan to put in it. That would be a huge factor to me.

I sell hitches for a living. Read the fine print on the item you are interested in. They state that they reduce the capacity of the bumper they are mounted to by 75%. Little known fact. It's simple laws of physics and leverage. A frame mounted hitch will distribute weight through the frame and truck better due to it's length and mounting points.

The rack you plan to put in this receiver will have a LOT more leverage on it than a trailer would. If you're just talking a couple hundred lbs you are probably fine. If you are talking way more than that I'd do it right. The money difference isn't that much in the big picture.

Call me bullheaded, but I don't see the benefit in saving $60-80 on something like this.

Buck