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02-17-2015, 03:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Bluffton, South Carolina
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA
Posts: 135
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Nissan Frontier Hitch?
We are in the process of buying a 2014 Escape 5.0TA. What make and model hitch do you recommend for a Nissan Frontier?
Thanks
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02-17-2015, 03:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Southern Alberta, Alberta
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA
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ETI sells the Pro Series 15K by Reese for this trailer. While not the largest, heaviest, hitch it is probably still overkill for this light of a trailer. Hope this helps.
Cheers
Doug
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Doug
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02-17-2015, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Trailer: none
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We are using the B&W Patriot because it has a good deal of flexibility...can move the hitch head 4" forward or backward when installing it. This was helpful since we have the Frontier short bed (5') Crew Cab. Plus it is not too heavy to remove from the truck when the season is over or we want to use the truck bed for something else but it is more than enough for the Escape.
We got ours from Amazon:
http://smile.amazon.com/Trailer-Hitc...B08VX40RM5B7PH
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Fran & Dave Albuquerque, NM
2013 to 2022 had a 2008 Escape 5.0 Classic
2011 Frontier Crew Cab Short Bed Pro4x
Sold both 7/22
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02-17-2015, 03:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Here is a description of the Patriot:
B&W Patriot 5th wheel hitch part # 3200 is a new hitch that is designed to mount using standard fifth wheel hitch rails. It attaches using four pins just like other brands of hitches and includes the great features of B&W's Companion. The center head has full articulation, and be set at four height settings, and two coupler positions. The rear coupler position is chosen it repositions the pivot point four inches behind center to add extra clearance between the cab and trailer. The Patriot has an easy to operate swing action cam handle with 3/4" locking jaws for a strong worry free connection. The hitch is sold in a complete kit that ships out in two boxes. B&W also offers mounting rails and custom fit brackets for vehicles that do not already have them installed.
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Fran & Dave Albuquerque, NM
2013 to 2022 had a 2008 Escape 5.0 Classic
2011 Frontier Crew Cab Short Bed Pro4x
Sold both 7/22
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02-17-2015, 06:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
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I use an F150 not a Frontier but went with the B&W Patriot also after posing the question on rv.net. Come to think of it, everyone was happy with whatever they had, didn't hear a bad word about any of them. B&W owners were like Escape owners, more enthusiastic.
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Happy Motoring
Bob
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02-17-2015, 09:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Emerson, Manitoba
Trailer: 2016 Escape 5.0TA, 2022 F150 2.7EB
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Like Fran and Dave and Bob I went for the B&W Patriot, although I got an F150, but wanted a Frontier would have had the same in a Frontier. It was easy to set up and got it right first time. It's fairly light with its two pieces to lift in and out when bed needed. The other benefit was knowing it was made in the US when I brought it across the border I knew I would only have to pay the tax but no duty!
I bought it from Amazon.
Adrian
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02-18-2015, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D&R_MA
We are in the process of buying a 2014 Escape 5.0TA. What make and model hitch do you recommend for a Nissan Frontier?
Thanks
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Hi: D&R_MA... We kept the hitch we had in the GMC we got with our 5.0. We already owned it so why not. It is a Husky EZRoller slider hitch but with the long bed crew cab 4X4 Frontier we have never needed to slide it... well almost never The 5.0 Escape had a shorter pin box...oops!!!
BTW Congrats on the 5.0TA if you got it!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
FMB Florida for now
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'16 Ram Eco D. 4X4 Laramie Longhorn CC & '14 Escape 5.0TA
St.Thomas (Not the Virgin Islands) Ontario
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02-19-2015, 01:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Bluffton, South Carolina
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA
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Thanks to all who have responded
Thanks to all who have responded. While we haven't gotten a hitch yet, I have a much better idea of what needs to be done. The list of past threads was especially helpful.
We still have a Scamp 19 to sell before we can hook up the TA. I'll let you know when we are up and running. We're looking forward to the upgrade.
David
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12-12-2018, 12:08 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Leduc, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA on order. Tug 2016 Colorado Duramax
Posts: 37
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Have a serious look at the Andersen ultimate.Awesome hitch; light, strong, quiet, clean, uses less space, quiet.
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12-12-2018, 12:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: East Dover, Vermont
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by D&R_SC
Thanks to all who have responded. While we haven't gotten a hitch yet, I have a much better idea of what needs to be done. The list of past threads was especially helpful.
We still have a Scamp 19 to sell before we can hook up the TA. I'll let you know when we are up and running. We're looking forward to the upgrade.
David
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I too switched from a Scamp 19 to a 2014 5.0 TA what a difference! Double axle tows smoother, more room without being huge...enjoy! Ours came with an Anderson rail mount hitch if you are used to the scamp set up consider this hitch. I love that it is light and easy to remove from the truck...pick it up with one hand.
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12-12-2018, 12:20 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Emerson, Manitoba
Trailer: 2016 Escape 5.0TA, 2022 F150 2.7EB
Posts: 1,848
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Note this thread is nearly four years old and OP bought his 2014 5.0TA then sold it recently.
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Adrian (and Beth)
We are all travellers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.
Robert Louis Stevenson
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12-12-2018, 12:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: East Dover, Vermont
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emers382
Note this thread is nearly four years old and OP bought his 2014 5.0TA then sold it recently.
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Gollee will ya look at that! Thanks.
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