[brownbear]

With no tow hooks I certainly want to put something on the front of the van.
http://www.luvernetruck.com/Vehicle_Search/item/item.php?vitem=205530&vscnd=205920

Anyone use these? I emailed them for a bit more info, like install instructions.

If it is solid enough I presume a hitch could be welded into it, then if need be a winch could be used.

I've often thought of things like these as damage multipliers. But it would be nice to have something on the front to hook on to.

I don't have my van to look at yet. It should arrive in a week. Its Ecoboost and I see in pictures the intercooler is on the front.

 

[klp]

Funny how so many people build these before they even have them! Mine was about done being built and I had not even located it yet lol.

I would love a front hitch for a winch and the security it brings, also for a moto mount for small bikes. I have not crawled under there or looked about yet but I have not seen anyone running them either. My van has the base 3.7.

Congrats on your future van.

 

[morey]

I believe the Aluminess front bumper comes with a hitch option. http://www.aluminess.com/ford/transit-van/front-winch-bumper/

 

[brownbear]

I think the aluminess bumper is probably the only answer. I really wish it was over 2K.

I've bought ARB full winch bulbar for just over 1K. That said Aluminess is building a bumper that doesn't really have a big market for. I would not think many people want a full bumper on a van.

The kicker for me (Canadian) is my exchange the craps right now. At one point we were at par. So that 2K bumper is like 2600.

All I really want is a little receiver square poking out the front.

SO they built a bumper strong enough to have a built in step, but no tow hooks or structure per say for an easy solution...

I get the van on Friday. So looking forward to getting a good look under neath. Not that I would want to fab something that could take winch loads on..

 

[ford99]

Aluminess bumper with front hitch

I was going to wait until I got the van and installed the bumper before sharing pictures of it. Got the bumper last week and optioned for the front receiver hitch. The hitch is not shown but the hole is there where the receiver will stick out. Definitely a nice bumper and its light for its size. Got them to powder coat it a grey color that is a close match to the factory gray plastic color. I need to do some work to fit the Rigid Industries spot and fog lights. Would be nice if the holes where bigger to fit the lights I have.

 

[brownbear]

it certainly has very nice lines. I like the colour you picked.

I'm looking forward to seeing you put it on.

Cheers!

 

[Bajatransit]

I wish aluminess made that bumper but not quite as burly looking. It looks wonky on the transit IMHO. But it is a great looking bumper no doubt.

 

[GAdad]

That's a great looking bumper. I'm not really sure how that mounts to the van, so I am curious if there is a weight rating for the front hitch and also the recovery tabs there.

 

[ford99]

I wish aluminess made that bumper but not quite as burly looking. It looks wonky on the transit IMHO. But it is a great looking bumper no doubt.

I agree that it does look burly on a stock transit with stock tires etc. In my situation I hope to balance out the look with a transit that sits 2" higher due to the Quigley 4x4 conversion and a larger tire & wheel combination.

That's a great looking bumper. I'm not really sure how that mounts to the van, so I am curious if there is a weight rating for the front hitch and also the recovery tabs there.

You can read how it mounts here. I am not sure on the weight ratings for the front hitch or recovery tabs. The winch recommended is 9,000 - 12,000 lb.... I may never use the front hitch, but its there and gives a guy options. Could put a multi-mount cradle mounted winch that could be used front or back, I also have an Ultimate MX Hauler that I can now use front or back for my XR650.

 

[first2wins]

I like it but still can’t clearly picture how that bumper mounts to the van. My biggest concern is doing damage in the event that I need to get pulled out. They need to do a video.

 

[gmartens]

I just want to put a front receiver on for a bike rack.

I wonder if any of these RV bumper mount receivers could be adapted to work on the transit front bumper?
Probably some drilling involved.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Q1NSQ...UTF8&colid=12P4NEXSCF8JS&coliid=IV749DS1868BH

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00174ZHG...TF8&colid=12P4NEXSCF8JS&coliid=I1U3541RNTJ02J

Aluminess is way,way,way to expensive for me.

 

[Thurman]

I am interested!

 

[brownbear]

I just want to put a front receiver on for a bike rack.

I wonder if any of these RV bumper mount receivers could be adapted to work on the transit front bumper?
Probably some drilling involved.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Q1NSQ...UTF8&colid=12P4NEXSCF8JS&coliid=IV749DS1868BH

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00174ZHG...TF8&colid=12P4NEXSCF8JS&coliid=I1U3541RNTJ02J

Aluminess is way,way,way to expensive for me.

I don't think the Aluminess bumper is an option based on price. The transit is not common enough of a vehicle that people outfit with a bumper. An F250 is..so they can charge less.

I think for a bike it would be easy enough to put one of those square adapters in the step area of the front bumper and bolt it in. Since it's only holding a bike I think it's strong enough. Using it to back in boat maybe not so much.

 

[ilovehotshot]

Anyone have any front hitch mounts they would like to share?

 

[TransAm]

Hi,

The aluminum front bumper is a great idea. I plan to get one for my 2016 Transit XLT 150 passenger van. If enough of use buy the aluminess bumper, maybe we can do group purchase and save 15% ?

TA

 

[moreirce]

I just posted a bunch of photos of the Van Compass Front Hitch install on my 2015 Ford Transit here...

https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/towing/20794-bolt-front-hitch-receiver-4.html#post1021892