2008 Towing - FEH
#1
2008 Towing - FEH
My wife and I went to the local dealership last night ready to order our Hydbrid Escape. However, we were told that the 2008 will not accept a trailer hitch. Now I read that the 2008 is rated at 1,000 lbs towing capacity. (Why is there a tow rating if it will not accept a hitch?) We will tow well under the 1000 lbs and not that often (gardening supplies, taking a tiller or large mower of 150 lbs?? to the shop once a year for service and also using a bike carrier). These trips will be under 20 miles (most less than 10) and on generally flat roads, so it seems reasonable that we would be OK. However, I find it hard to believe that you cannot put a hitch on a 2008. Is anyone doing any light towing and is this really that tricky? We briefly discussed a standard Escape but really want the hybrid.
#2
Re: 2008 Towing - FEH
My wife and I went to the local dealership last night ready to order our Hydbrid Escape. However, we were told that the 2008 will not accept a trailer hitch. Now I read that the 2008 is rated at 1,000 lbs towing capacity. (Why is there a tow rating if it will not accept a hitch?) We will tow well under the 1000 lbs and not that often (gardening supplies, taking a tiller or large mower of 150 lbs?? to the shop once a year for service and also using a bike carrier). These trips will be under 20 miles (most less than 10) and on generally flat roads, so it seems reasonable that we would be OK. However, I find it hard to believe that you cannot put a hitch on a 2008. Is anyone doing any light towing and is this really that tricky? We briefly discussed a standard Escape but really want the hybrid.
#3
Re: 2008 Towing - FEH
e.trailer.com has a hitch for a FEH or MMH. I just ordered one, and the wiring package is also available.
The hitch is a Curt Class III Round Tube hitch #13649. iT was $150 plus shipping and looks like an easy install. I'll let you know.
The hitch is a Curt Class III Round Tube hitch #13649. iT was $150 plus shipping and looks like an easy install. I'll let you know.
#4
Re: 2008 Towing - FEH
My wife and I went to the local dealership last night ready to order our Hydbrid Escape. However, we were told that the 2008 will not accept a trailer hitch. Now I read that the 2008 is rated at 1,000 lbs towing capacity. (Why is there a tow rating if it will not accept a hitch?) We will tow well under the 1000 lbs and not that often (gardening supplies, taking a tiller or large mower of 150 lbs?? to the shop once a year for service and also using a bike carrier). These trips will be under 20 miles (most less than 10) and on generally flat roads, so it seems reasonable that we would be OK. However, I find it hard to believe that you cannot put a hitch on a 2008. Is anyone doing any light towing and is this really that tricky? We briefly discussed a standard Escape but really want the hybrid.
The FEH is capable and then some for small trailers.
Nate
#5
Re: 2008 Towing - FEH
Here is pic of the aftermarket class III hitch as it is designed to go around the coolant lines (05/06/07 models).
https://www.greenhybrid.com/share/fi...HitchView3.JPG
https://www.greenhybrid.com/share/fi...HitchView3.JPG
#6
Re: 2008 Towing - FEH
Here is pic of the aftermarket class III hitch as it is designed to go around the coolant lines (05/06/07 models).
https://www.greenhybrid.com/share/fi...HitchView3.JPG
https://www.greenhybrid.com/share/fi...HitchView3.JPG
#7
Re: 2008 Towing - FEH
No, I did not install a wiring kit. But I recall lots of wiring discussion in this forum...just search on various keywords you think might work.
#8
Re: 2008 Towing - FEH
Thanks for the feedback. I have done some Internet searching and based on the feedback and the products I am convinced there will be no problem. We are going tomorrow to order the car (there are none within at least 100 miles). All we have to do now is figure out the color.
Also, thanks for the picture. That really helps.
Also, thanks for the picture. That really helps.
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