Can I put a hitch on a 2005?
I have a 2005 escape hybrid and I'm getting conflicting info on whether I can put a hitch on. (I need to tow a chipper/shredder. It probably weighs under 1000 lbs.) The ford dealer doesn't list a hitch and says it isn't recommended. Uhaul says "no problem".
Anybody done this to their 2005? |
Re: Can I put a hitch on a 2005?
Yes you can. I have a Hidden Hitch installed on mine. Look in the photo section for more.
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Re: Can I put a hitch on a 2005?
Yes you can. Many people, including myself do.
The "official" towing limit is 1000 pounds, and there's very few items out there that weigh less than 1000 pounds, so that's why you may get conflicting info. You may tow more if you reduce speeds, and drive more conservatively than usual. The car is very capable. I personally have towed 2,000 pounds and it did remarkably well, and got about 23-24 MPG to boot. HTH, -John :D |
Re: Can I put a hitch on a 2005?
I installed a hitch, too. Very easy job. Note that you can't just wire off the tail lights - you need to tap into the battery so the power comes directly off the battery and the tail lights only supply a controlling voltage.
Do a search here and you'll find threads with all the part numbers and details. |
Re: Can I put a hitch on a 2005?
Originally Posted by jimbarstow
(Post 191121)
I have a 2005 escape hybrid and I'm getting conflicting info on whether I can put a hitch on. (I need to tow a chipper/shredder. It probably weighs under 1000 lbs.) The ford dealer doesn't list a hitch and says it isn't recommended. Uhaul says "no problem".
Anybody done this to their 2005? |
Re: Can I put a hitch on a 2005?
To get 94 HP out of the gas engine, you need to have about 5,000 RPM.
How many people BACK UP with the gas engine at 5,000 RPM? Horsepower needs for towing and driving are grossly over-estimated by most people. :angel: -John |
Re: Can I put a hitch on a 2005?
Originally Posted by gpsman1
(Post 191228)
To get 94 HP out of the gas engine, you need to have about 5,000 RPM.
How many people BACK UP with the gas engine at 5,000 RPM? Horsepower needs for towing and driving are grossly over-estimated by most people. :angel: -John |
Re: Can I put a hitch on a 2005?
Originally Posted by gpsman1
(Post 191145)
Yes you can. Many people, including myself do.
The "official" towing limit is 1000 pounds, and there's very few items out there that weigh less than 1000 pounds, so that's why you may get conflicting info. |
Re: Can I put a hitch on a 2005?
Let's clarify:
The interior of the FEH has a 1,000 pound cargo capacity, including the weight of passengers and any accessories ( step bars, hitch etc. ). As part of this 1,000 pounds, you need to consider the TOUNGE WEIGHT which is the downward weight the trailer presses down the back bumper ( aka hitch ). You can have a 1,000 pound trailer that only presses down 50 pounds of weight on the back bumper, if it is balanced well. You can have 1000 pounds INSIDE the car ( or 950 in my example ) and still safely pull a 1000 pound trailer in addition to this. :) -John |
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