Draw-Tite 41527 Class III Max-E-Loader 2" Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)This hitch is for a 97-02 Expedition or 98-02 Navigator.

I recently bought a used 97 Expedition and it didn't have a hitch on it. I needed to tow more than 4000lbs (max limit on bumper hitch) so I researched around and found this nice hitch.

This hitch is rated for 6000lbs WC and 10,000 WD but my owners manual says I can only tow up to 5000 lbs weight carrying and up to about 8000 with weight distributing. To be on the safe side, you shouldn't exceed those even if the hitch can handle more.

The heaviest thing I ever towed was a car on a dual axle trailer (5100lbs) and I didn't have any problems, drove very smoothly minus the lack of acceleration.

This bolts up pretty simply, 4 heavy duty bolts, washers, and nuts on each side and its in. It even has a plate welded on so you can install an easy to access trailer connector.

As for looks, OEM expeditions hitches have the square frame clearly visible going across the back. This hitch is a little more tucked in, half hidden behind the rear bumper with the receiver hole exposed and protruding.

If you're buying this hitch and intend on towing a lot of weight, be sure you have a transmission cooler. Most Expeditions without a factory hitch will not have a transmission cooler. You will need to pull off the transmission line off the radiator and install fittings in order to install a cooler.

After about one salted winters worth of driving around, most of the hitch paint is still intact. Some spots are starting to rust but I didn't expect it to be perfect forever.

Overall, an excellent product.

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Product Description:
Draw-Tite Hitches a leader in Rear Receiver Hitches for Cars, Pickup Trucks, Mini Vans and Sport Utility Vehicles offers the Class III & IV Max-E-Loader Receivers.The Max E-loader Hitchces offesr a long side bracket design that distributes the towing load over a greater portion of the tow vehicles frame, making it the ideal receiver hitch for maximium duty 12,000 lbs Gross Towing Weight Applications.Premium Black Powder Coated Finish and Solid All Welded Construction.Backed by the Draw-Tite Nationwide Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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