Hidden Hitch 2" Receiver Part# 87599 installation (Ford E-Series)

Installation of the Hidden Hitch 2" Receiver on my 2000 Ford E150 Cargo Van.
This van has a step bumper with a ball mount rated at 5000-Lbs but sits a bit too high for many of my trailers. Two of my trailers can't even be towed with it due to the safety chain bracket and/or frame of the trailer hanging down lower than the coupler which causes interference with the bumper on almost any turn. Even on the other trailers without the clearance issues, the bumper mounted hitch limits turning radius since the trailer will contact the bumper if turned too sharp.
The 2" receiver allows me to adjust the height of the trailer tongue buy using the correct rise/drop ball mount. It also allows for sharper turning before coming in contact with the bumper thanks to the hitch/coupler sitting out further from the bumper.
Hidden Hitch Part# 87599
Draw-Tite Part# 75703
Reese Part# 44652

[@sethdawg]

This really helped, I installed this hitch (Reese 44652) on my 09 e350 it didn’t have the 2 holes up front. So I used the next holes back and the hitch lined up perfectly also removed that spacer as you said. No drilling, very informative video ! Thanks!

[@dennischarlessutherland6647]

Very informative and easy to understand.

[@jmhowell70]

Very nice vid, well thought out. Presented in such a way even I could folow, lol.