[RickMachE]

I have a drawtite hitch purchased from Uhaul. I installed it, but never used it. It was on the car for less than 24 hours. I liked the torklift hitch better and put that on instead. I have all the parts, but only one of the springs used to put the bolts in. Not sure I want to try and ship this as I do not have the box anymore.

Then you might want to say where you're located?

 

[drwho1595]

I thought it was shown at the top of the post. Next to my username? If it doesn’t: Richmond, VA.

 

[Chip]

I have a drawtite hitch purchased from Uhaul. I installed it, but never used it. It was on the car for less than 24 hours. I liked the torklift hitch better and put that on instead. I have all the parts, but only one of the springs used to put the bolts in. Not sure I want to try and ship this as I do not have the box anymore.

I don't want to hijack your listing, but can you post a picture of the installed torklift on your car here, or on a stand alone thread and comment on why you like it better? Thanks

 

[drwho1595]

I don't want to hijack your listing, but can you post a picture of the installed torklift on your car here, or on a stand alone thread and comment on why you like it better? Thanks

the torklift looks about the same. I can try and get a picture tomorrow. But that is not why I got it.The torklift is the only hitch that mounts to the rails under the car in four locations.The drawtite and other hitches only attach in two locations and for most applications this is likely fine. For a 4 bike rack the two location mounting flexes the thin metal of the rails it attaches to and thus the bike rack was not very steady. Torklift was way better.

 

[smp]

You can see all the photos on the Torklift site:

Torklift Central | 2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E trailer hitch

smp

 

[michaelefitzsimmons]

I don't want to hijack your listing, but can you post a picture of the installed torklift on your car here, or on a stand alone thread and comment on why you like it better? Thanks

The Torklift receiver was the only Mach E spec option when I went shopping in July 2021, exclusively for bike rack; after installation, my auto shop guy was very impressed with the quality and design as it buckled in nicely and very securely. He also said if you ever decide to have it removed “please find someone else“ to do it! It’s been a great addition to the car, I’m glad the traditional brands were late to the Mach E party 👏

 

[Chip]

So are there any issued statements by Ford about actually towing a light trailer with the MME either pro or con?

 

[RickMachE]

So are there any issued statements by Ford about actually towing a light trailer with the MME either pro or con?

It's in your manual.

 

[Chip]

It's in your manual.

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No it's not! I will not be an owner until I can tow a trailer.

 

[RickMachE]

No it's not! I will not be an owner until I can tow a trailer.

So you don't own one, haven't ordered one, and spend time on this forum asking the same questions over and over? That's trolling...

Got a tow hitch? How does the MachE perform while towing?

I have not seen where anyone that got a hitch put on their car actually uses it to tow. So if you do, how does the Mach E perform in that role? How do all the rear sensors behave with a trailer behind the car?

www.macheclub.com

 

[Drshoop]

I'm having a hitch installed today to tow a new, 4X6 enclosed cargo trailer. I'm a working musician and only intend to use the trailer to store/move musical instruments (mostly drums). Trying to get all that bulky, but not necessarily heavy, stuff into my 2022 Mach E was a chore and I felt like I was in danger of inadvertently damaging some of the interior surfaces. The trailer will not be excessively loaded or heavy and should roll easily for local transport. If anybody is interested, I will report on my experience.

 

[RickMachE]

I'm having a hitch installed today to tow a new, 4X6 enclosed cargo trailer. I'm a working musician and only intend to use the trailer to store/move musical instruments (mostly drums). Trying to get all that bulky, but not necessarily heavy, stuff into my 2022 Mach E was a chore and I felt like I was in danger of inadvertently damaging some of the interior surfaces. The trailer will not be excessively loaded or heavy and should roll easily for local transport. If anybody is interested, I will report on my experience.

Make sure you know the max tongue weight that the hitch can take. The trailer should be putting around 13% of the total weight (trailer and load) on the hitch. That will be very close to your max.

 

[Chip]

So you don't own one, haven't ordered one, and spend time on this forum asking the same questions over and over? That's trolling...

Got a tow hitch? How does the MachE perform while towing?

I have not seen where anyone that got a hitch put on their car actually uses it to tow. So if you do, how does the Mach E perform in that role? How do all the rear sensors behave with a trailer behind the car?

www.macheclub.com

Good to see that you are paying attention my man, but if you don't like my questions... Ignore them!

 

[Chip]

I'm having a hitch installed today to tow a new, 4X6 enclosed cargo trailer. I'm a working musician and only intend to use the trailer to store/move musical instruments (mostly drums). Trying to get all that bulky, but not necessarily heavy, stuff into my 2022 Mach E was a chore and I felt like I was in danger of inadvertently damaging some of the interior surfaces. The trailer will not be excessively loaded or heavy and should roll easily for local transport. If anybody is interested, I will report on my experience.

I for one will be very interested. Also interested to know; How do all the rear sensors behave with a trailer behind the car? Especially when you are backing up.

 

[Drshoop]

I towed it home from the dealer yesterday afternoon, making one stop along the way. The tow was smooth and uneventful. I normally use 1-pedal drive and even the trailer brake lights came on during stopping. I didn't have to drive far, about 25 miles, but there was no noticable difference in power usage.

 

[RickMachE]

I towed it home from the dealer yesterday afternoon, making one stop along the way. The tow was smooth and uneventful. I normally use 1-pedal drive and even the trailer brake lights came on during stopping. I didn't have to drive far, about 25 miles, but there was no noticable difference in power usage.

Why wouldn't the trailer brake lights come on, when the car lights come on? 1PD makes the brake lights come on just fine.

The issue isn't power usage, it's exceeding the weight limit on the hitch. The Torklift has a max trailer weight of 3,500 pounds (loaded), and 525 pounds of tongue weight. The Draw-Tite has the same 3,500 pound trailer limit, but only 350 pounds of tongue weight. The Hidden Hitch has the same 3,500 pound trailer limit, but only 200 pounds of tongue weight.

Assuming 13% tongue weight, that limits the trailer weights as follows:

Torklift - 3,500 pounds (their max)
Draw-Tite - 2,692 pounds
Hidden Hitch - 1,538 pounds

What I mean by limits is that if you put a heavier trailer than listed above, your tongue weight will likely exceed the tongue weight limits of the hitches. You'll want to weigh the tongue of the trailer (bathroom scale, or bathroom scale with pipes see Google) to ensure you don't exceed the limits of each hitch. Note that if you go to 15% tongue weight, that limits the trailers even further.

If you said "oh, I'll just load the trailer so that more weight is in the back, lightening the tongue weight", that's a bad idea because if you get under 10% you'll find that it lifts the back of the car, reducing traction.

Remember that unlike say an F-150 or F-150L, the car has no anti-sway capability.

 

[Wayne-001]

Good information and interesting video!

 

[michaelefitzsimmons]

Why wouldn't the trailer brake lights come on, when the car lights come on? 1PD makes the brake lights come on just fine.

The issue isn't power usage, it's exceeding the weight limit on the hitch. The Torklift has a max trailer weight of 3,500 pounds (loaded), and 525 pounds of tongue weight. The Draw-Tite has the same 3,500 pound trailer limit, but only 350 pounds of tongue weight. The Hidden Hitch has the same 3,500 pound trailer limit, but only 200 pounds of tongue weight.

Assuming 13% tongue weight, that limits the trailer weights as follows:

Torklift - 3,500 pounds (their max)
Draw-Tite - 2,692 pounds
Hidden Hitch - 1,538 pounds

What I mean by limits is that if you put a heavier trailer than listed above, your tongue weight will likely exceed the tongue weight limits of the hitches. You'll want to weigh the tongue of the trailer (bathroom scale, or bathroom scale with pipes see Google) to ensure you don't exceed the limits of each hitch. Note that if you go to 15% tongue weight, that limits the trailers even further.

If you said "oh, I'll just load the trailer so that more weight is in the back, lightening the tongue weight", that's a bad idea because if you get under 10% you'll find that it lifts the back of the car, reducing traction.

Remember that unlike say an F-150 or F-150L, the car has no anti-sway capability.

Very much appreciate all the information you are/have shared! And I have the Torklift receiver for bike rack only, yet I’m learning more and more about this car and the related engineering…mine is 2021 standard battery rear wheel drive, just hit 18,000 miles in central coast California ✅

 

[Chip]

I towed it home from the dealer yesterday afternoon, making one stop along the way. The tow was smooth and uneventful. I normally use 1-pedal drive and even the trailer brake lights came on during stopping. I didn't have to drive far, about 25 miles, but there was no noticable difference in power usage.

What about when you reverse it during a backing move? Do you get any alerts?