2003 Ford Excursion Front Receiver Hitches

Front Receiver Hitches

Also known as front-mounted hitches, front receiver hitches are a popular accessory for pickups, serving multiple functions that significantly bolster its capabilities. These versatile products allow your pickup to perform several unique functions, including: 

• Increasing Cargo Space: Especially with a fifth-wheel trailer hitch in the bed, your pickup doesn’t have an exceptional amount of cargo space for drink coolers, camping gear, etc. Front receiver hitches allow you to significantly bolster your pickup’s cargo capacity with a hitch-mounted cargo carrier.

• General Towing Purposes: Whether you’re looking to tow your vehicle behind a motorhome or mount a front-facing recovery shackle, front receiver hitches enable you to do so. These products provide your pickup with a sturdy front-facing tow point.

• Maneuvering a Trailer in Tight Spaces: Parking your trailer in a tight spot is often more difficult than towing it. In these scenarios, you can use your front receiver to hitch to your trailer, enabling you to shuttle it into a tight storage or camp space. 

• Launching Watercraft and Boats: A front receiver hitch is also helpful for launching boats and other watercraft. Launching a boat with a front hitch, as with parking a trailer, provides better maneuverability and visibility. 

• Mounting a Snow Plow: Most snow plows mount using a conventional 2-in. receiver hitch, allowing you to plow parking lots, driveways, and more. 

• Mounting a Winch: If you’re running your vehicle’s factory bumper but want to mount awinch while wheeling, consider a front receiver hitch and receiver-mounted winch plate.

RealTruck Expert Pick: Curt Front Mount Receiver Hitch

Why we love it: 

• Durable carbon steel construction

• Built tough weight ratings up to 9,000 lbs. GTW and 500 lbs. TW

• High-quality, rust-resistant black powder-coat finish

• Constructed with precise robotic welding for a custom fit

• Tightly sealed ends prevent internal corrosion

• Grade 5 hardware and installation instructions are included

• Made in the USA

• Limited lifetime structural warranty

Front Receiver Hitch Accessories

When ordering up your front receiver hitch, don’t forget about accessories. We carry several components that work wonders alongside a front-mounted hitch, including: 

• Front Bumpers: Some front bumpers feature an integrated hitch receiver, killing two birds with one stone. Aftermarket bumpers improve styling, impact resistance, and, if equipped with a front-facing receiver, functionality.

• Winch Mounts: Winch mounts allow you to quickly install and remove a winch from your pickup’s front end. They feature a winch plate on one end and a conventional 2-in. receiver on the other. 

• Hitch Steps: Though hitch steps are traditionally installed on your pickup’s rear hitch, front-mounted ones can prove incredibly useful when working on and servicing a tall pickup, providing a much-needed leg up into the engine compartment.