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DRAW-TITE Class 2 trailer hitches are the perfect mix of style and stability for those times when youre working on a home project or heading out on an adventure. This DRAW-TITE Class 2 receiver hitch is rated for up to 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) and up to 300 lbs. tongue weight (TW). No weight distribution kits can be used on this specific trailer hitch. DRAW-TITE hitches are designed to provide top towing performance, with solid-all-welded construction and a black powder coat finish to resist rust and corrosion. The Class 2 trailer hitch has a 1-1/4 inch square receiver tube opening so you can easily attach accessories like a bike rack or cargo carrier, or a utility trailer. Includes all the mounting hardware needed for installation and are backed by a nationwide lifetime limited warranty. DRAW-TITE trailer hitches are tested to exceed V-5 and SAE J684 standards. DRAW-TITE: North Americas Favorite Hitch.
| BRAND: | DRAW-TITE |
| PART NUMBER: | 36501 |
| WARRANTY: | LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY |
| WEIGHT: | 32.5 LBS |
| GROSS TOWING WEIGHT: | 3,500 LBS. |
| GROSS TONGUE WEIGHT: | 300 LBS. |
| RECEIVER SIZE: | 1.25 IN. |
| HITCH CLASS: | II |
| DRILLING REQUIRED: | YES |
| MOUNTING HARDWARE INCLUDED: | YES |
| ATTACHMENT LOCATION: | REAR |
| HITCH VISIBILITY: | VISIBLE |
| CROSS-TUBE TYPE: | SQUARE TUBE |
| BALL MOUNT INCLUDED: | NO |
| COLOR: | BLACK |
| FINISH: | BLACK POWDER COAT OVER E-COAT |
| MATERIAL: | STEEL |
| MOUNTING LOCATION: | VEHICLE FRAME |
| MOUNTING TYPE: | BOLT-ON |
Draw-Tite has designed custom-fit trailer hitches since 1946 and is one of North America's most widely fitted hitch brands. Receiver hitches use solid all-welded construction and low-profile designs that follow modern vehicle contours, install with minimal bumper cutting or drilling, meet or exceed V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards, and carry a limited lifetime warranty.
Draw-Tite has been leading custom-fit trailer hitch design and engineering since its founding in 1946, and it remains one of the most widely fitted hitch brands in North America. The company's stated approach is straightforward: every hitch is tested rigorously so that it performs well beyond published industry standards, a philosophy it markets as Tested Tough. It sits within the Horizon Global towing group alongside Reese, Fulton, Bulldog, Tekonsha, Bargman and Wesbar.
Custom fit is the defining characteristic. Rather than adapting a universal design, Draw-Tite engineers a trailer hitch for a specific make, model and model year, so it bolts to existing frame locations with minimal bumper cutting or drilling. Low-profile designs follow the rear contours and aerodynamic styling of modern vehicles, which matters more than it once did now that rear fascias are shaped and sensor-equipped. Construction is solid all-welded steel for maximum strength, and every hitch meets or exceeds V5 CSA and SAE J684 standards and is backed by a nationwide limited lifetime warranty.
The range spans receiver sizes and classes to suit different loads, from 1-1/4 inch receivers for bike racks, cargo carriers and light trailers up through 2 inch receivers for heavier towing. Front mount hitches add a receiver at the front of the vehicle for winch mounts, snow plows, spare carriers and precise trailer positioning.
The Hidden Hitch series takes concealment further by mounting behind the vehicle's rear fascia, so the vehicle keeps its factory appearance until a removable receiver is fitted. Each is custom designed per make and model for a no-drill installation that does not compromise ground clearance, rated for up to 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. Matching plug-and-play wiring completes the towing system.
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 - 2012 | Ford Escape | Class 2 Trailer Hitch: 3500 lbs 300/3,500 lbs. Weight Carrying (tongue weight/gross trailer weight) Drilling Required Install Time is 20 minutes |
| 2005 - 2006, 2008 - 2011 | Mazda Tribute | Class 2 Trailer Hitch: 3500 lbs 300/3,500 lbs. Weight Carrying (tongue weight/gross trailer weight) Drilling Required Install Time is 20 minutes |
| 2005 - 2011 | Mercury Mariner | Class 2 Trailer Hitch: 3500 lbs 300/3,500 lbs. Weight Carrying (tongue weight/gross trailer weight) Drilling Required Install Time is 20 minutes |
Yes. Part number 36501 is designed for Ford Escape (including Hybrid), Mercury Mariner (including Hybrid), and Mazda Tribute vehicles.
The maximum gross trailer weight is 3500 LB (1589 kg) and the maximum tongue weight is 300 LB (136 kg). Do not exceed the lower of the towing vehicle manufacturer's rating or these limits.
You will need a 7/8" wrench, a torque wrench, and drill bits (1" and 3/8") if a tie down bracket is present. The pull wire is provided with the hitch.
The hitch includes 4 carriage bolts (1/2-13 X 1.75), 4 conical washers, 4 spacers, 4 hex nuts (1/2-13), and a pull wire. The drawbar kit (36051) and fastener kit (36501F) are sold separately.
Drilling is required only if your vehicle does not have existing access holes in the frame rails. If access holes are already present on both sides to insert the bolts and spacers from the end, no drilling is necessary. If a tie down bracket is present, you will need to drill a 3/8" hole first, then a 1" hole after, as shown in Figure 1.
You will need a 3/8" drill bit and a 1" drill bit. The 3/8" hole is drilled first, then the 1" hole is drilled after, but only if a tie down bracket is present and access holes do not already exist.
No. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch. Use a drill with the appropriate drill bits (3/8" and 1") as specified in the installation instructions.
The pull wire (provided) is used to guide the carriage bolt and spacer into the frame rail access holes. Kink the pull wire to keep the spacer independent of the bolt (Figure 3), insert the carriage bolt and spacer into the rearward holes of each frame rail, feed the pull wire through the slots in the hitch, then raise the hitch into position and remove the pull wire before attaching the conical washers and nuts.
Four carriage bolts (1/2-13 X 1.75) are used—two inserted into each frame rail. They are inserted in two stages using the pull wire method: first one bolt per side, then the remaining bolt per side.
Hand-tighten the fasteners first after raising the hitch into position and attaching the conical washers and nuts. After all fasteners are hand-tightened, tighten all fasteners to the specified torque of 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M) using a torque wrench.
All 1/2-13 GR5 fasteners must be tightened to 75 Lb.-Ft. (102 N*M) using a torque wrench.
Due to variation in tie down brackets, some interference with the end of frame access hole may occur on the driver's side. Refer to Figure 1 for the optional installation method with a tie down bracket, which shows the correct drill locations (3/8" hole first, then 1" hole) to work around the bracket.
Observe safety precautions when working beneath a vehicle and wear eye protection. Do not push fasteners back into the frame. Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch. Be careful to avoid damaging the impact bar when drilling.
Check the hitch frequently to ensure all fasteners and the ball are properly tightened. Paint any bare metal exposed during installation to prevent corrosion.
If the hitch is removed, plug all holes in the trunk pan or other body panels to prevent entry of water and exhaust fumes.
The drawbar must be used in the DROP position only. The drawbar kit (36051) is sold separately.
A hitch or ball which has been damaged should be removed and replaced. Do not continue to use a damaged hitch.
Yes, the 36501 is designed for Ford Escape (including Hybrid), Mercury Mariner (including Hybrid), and Mazda Tribute.
You need a 7/8" wrench, a torque wrench, and 1" and 3/8" drill bits (if a tie down bracket is present). The pull wire is provided.
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