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  • Tow Bar Cover for a Roadmaster Sterling Tow Bar
  • I did some research and it looks like the correct cover only for the Roadmaster Sterling tow bar is # RM-055-3. This is the only cover Roadmaster lists for the Sterling All Terrain tow bars.
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  • 7-Way and Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2012 Ford Escape with 4-Way
  • For your 2012 Ford Escape that has a 4-way wiring harness currently you would only need the part # ETBC7 plus a brake controller. The # ETBC7 comes with everything needed to convert the 4-way to a 7-way plus install a brake controller. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling proportional brake controller because of how well it works...
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  • Recommended Base Plates for Flat Towing 2010 Ford Escape Behind Motorhome
  • We can get your 2010 Escape all set for flat towing. The essential items needed for flat towing include a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution, base plates and a supplementary braking system. A high/low adapter is also often required to keep the tow bar level when hitched to your motorhome. First, for base plates I suggest the Blue Ox # BX2605 that you referenced. You can use the Alpha tow bar # BX7380 and this is a great choice since it includes the safety cables. For a...
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  • Class II Hitches Available for 2014 Ford Escape
  • Draw-Tite offers a very similar hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver, part # 36524. If you would prefer a Class II hitch that would be less visible at the rear of the vehicle, you might be interested in the # 36529 or the # 90230 that includes a drawbar. If you will be towing, you will also need the trailer wiring harness, part # 118566 and the appropriately-sized trailer ball, # 19256 for a 1-/78 inch ball or # 19258 for a 2 inch ball. I have linked you to some installation videos you...
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  • Custom Cargo Liner Recommendation for a 2011 Ford Escape
  • If you wanted a custom fit cargo liner for your 2011 Ford Escape you would want a WeatherTech Cargo Liner for the Ford Escape, part # WT42197. I spoke with my contact at Highland and she informed me that they do not have measurements for any of their Custom Fit Cargo Liners. The reason for this is because they are all custom molded to fit the cargo areas of specific vehicles, and the shape of the cargo areas are sometimes round or oblong and it would be difficult to give specific measurements...
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  • Steel Frame License Plate Bracket Availability that is Compatible with LED License Plate Light
  • If you dont mind drilling a few holes you could get the LED Mini Trailer License Plate Light # LPL31CB to work with a Steel Trailer License Plate Mount Bracket # LP20SB. But I pulled both these products from our warehouse and the holes of these products do not line up, but if you used the # LPL31CB as a template you could drill the correct dimension holes in the # LP20SB above its current holes. Or you could check out the Optronics Heavy Duty License Plate Bracket # LP15SB. This has a...
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  • Are Tail Light Connectors Only Available By Themselves for Trailer Wiring on a 2013 Ford Escape
  • The connectors from any trailer wiring harness are not available by themselves. You could buy the harness and cut them off but if you were to buy it you might as well install that one and return the hardwire harness to the dealer. Or I could help you install the hardwire harness. It is actually pretty easy. You just need a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to test the vehicle tail light wiring. On the driver side you will need to find the left turn signal wire and the running light wire....
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  • Availability of Mounting Bracket for 4-Way Trailer Connector on 2010 Ford Escape
  • To hold the 4-Way connector in the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # C56329, to your 2010 Ford Escape I have the Tow Ready Mounting Bracket 4-Way, part # 18144, with the Tow Ready No-Drill Mount Bracket, part # 18140. This setup will attach your 4-Way to your hitch using the provided hose clamps.
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  • Draw Tite Hitch That Fits 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid
  • Yes, the Draw Tite hitch part # DR47FR is a confirmed fit for the hybrid models of the 2020 Ford Escape like what you have. This would fit and work great! For trailer wiring you'd then want the Tekonsha kit part # TE54FR for an easy to install and reliable option. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes...
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  • Trailer-Tongue-Mounted Cargo Tray for A-Frame Trailer
  • We do offer trailer-mounted cargo control items such as tool boxes and racks for propane tanks, shown on the linked page, and we also have a tray from Stromberg Carlson, their Trailer Tray Cargo Carrier # CC-255, that mounts to an a-frame trailer tongue. This cargo tray measures 20 x 32-inches and offers a weight capacity of 300-lbs. A nice benefit of this elevated design is that you can install this tray along with other trailer-mounted cargo items, depending on their size. We also offer...
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  • Availability of Class II Weight Distribution Hitch on 2012 Ford Escape
  • Weight distribution cannot be used with a Class II trailer hitch. Class II trailer hitches are not built for or tested for use with weight distribution so manufacturers do not make any systems that will fit a Class II trailer hitch. What you can do is replace the Class II hitch with a Class III trailer hitch, like # 13650, for your 2012 Ford Escape. This hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 350 pounds so the 200 pound tongue weight. But be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual to...
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  • Availability of a Trunk Mounted Bike Rack to Fit a 2013 Ford Escape Titanium
  • We carry a variety of trunk bike racks that fit both the 2013 and 2014 Ford Escape Titanium models. However, the largest carrying capacity is 3 bikes. One of our most popular 3 bike racks is the Yakima Fullback Bike Rack, # Y02633. The FullBack is a light weight rack that will mount to the rear of both the 2013 and 2014 Escapes. The rack uses 4 cam-buckle style straps and a padded upper cross bar for protection against the Escapes rear window. The only issue with using this or most trunk...
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  • Front Mud Flaps for a 2010 Ford Escape with Factory Installed Running Boards
  • You would need to use the Husk Liners mud flaps, # HL56661. These are the correct flaps for a 2012 Ford Escape with factory running boards. The running boards or tube steps both install on the rocker panel on the vehicle and these mud flaps accommodate that option on the Escape.
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  • What Amp Breaker Should be Used When Installing Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller
  • You should change your breaker to a 30 amp breaker when installing the Curt Echo Mobile # C51180. 40 amps is good for protecting more than two axles but if you have a tandem axle trailer you'd want the breaker to trip at draws above 30 amps so that it protects the wiring/circuits.
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  • Availability of Hitch Covers to Fit 2012 Ford Escape
  • The two hitch receiver sizes that fit on a 2012 Ford Escape are 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch. We carry hitch covers that fit both sizes. I am including a link to a few of the Ford branded hitch covers in both sizes. We offer the Brophy Hitch Adapter, part # HTAD, that will adapt a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver size to a 2 inch hitch receiver size. With this adapter installed in your 1-1/4 inch hitch it will allow you to use 2 inch hitch covers. You will not want to tow using the # HTAD adapter,...
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  • Are There Clip-On Tow Mirrors Available for a 2010 Ford Escape
  • I recommend using a universal fit towing mirror. A custom fit mirror is not yet available for your 2010 Ford Escape. Instead, I would use the Universal Clip-On Towing Mirror (Each), # KS3891. This mirror straps to your existing mirror housing and will not interfere with the visibility of the factory mirror. I have included a link to a video review of this mirror below. You might also be interested in the CIPA Deluxe Door Mount Mirror, # 11650. This is also a universal fit item that mounts...
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  • Class II Trailer Hitch for 2014 Ford Escape Titanium That Wont Interfere w/ Hands Free Liftgate
  • The Draw-Tite Class II trailer hitch receiver, part # 36529 meets the requirements you listed. From the rear, the only portion of the hitch that's visible would be the receiver tube and the hoops for the safety chains. The crossbar would be tucked behind the bumper. The hitch was specifically designed so it wouldn't interfere with the hands-free liftgate option. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the most difficult, this installation is considered a 4. I've linked you to the installation...
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  • SAE Class S Tire Chain Recommendations for a 2008 Ford Escape with 235/70-16 Tires
  • We have numerous tire chain options for your 2008 Ford Escape with 235/70-16 tires. I have included a link to all of the tire chains that will fit your tire size for you to review. A Class S tire chain will need to have 37mm or less clearance above the chain and 15mm or less clearance out from the sidewall. The Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains, # PW2029C, that you have referenced will fit and are considered Class S chains as they require 15mm or more clearance. I also recommend adding rubber...
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  • Availability of a Hitch-Mount Bike Rack for a Sun 24-Inch Adult Tricycle
  • The bike rack you referenced, the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Trike Carrier # HR1000Z-R-TRKADP, is indeed suitable for transporting an adult trike of up to 100-lbs weight and with a wheelbase length up to 74-inches and track width up to 36-inches. This rack can be used with either a 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch or with a 2-inch hitch (it cannot be used with a Class I hitch). Recommend the optional lock set # HRLHPTC. You will want to check the hitch on your vehicle to ensure it is rated...
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  • Availability of Extra Tekonsha Brake Controller Installation Harness for Second Vehicle
  • If you need just an extra 4-wire pigtail harness for your Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885 to enable it to be swapped back and forth between the two vehicles, you can use part # 20127. This type of pigtail harness allows hardwired installation in just about any vehicle. You'll also was either a new mounting bracket # P7685 or a pocket mount # 7686. Some trucks and other vehicles have a quick-connect port under the dash (or behind a kick panel) to allow the P2 to just plug in without...
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