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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for 2018 Ford Explorer that Gives Complete Access to Rear Cargo Area
  • That would depend on a few things like the handlebar length of the inner most loaded bike on the Hollywood Racks # HR1400Z as well as the height of the bike and the hitch you have installed. There is a rack I can guarantee will give you full access to rear cargo area of your vehicle with bikes loaded with the Thule Apex Swing # TH9027XT which swings out and away from the rear of the vehicle to give complete access without any guesswork. Check out the review video link I attached for more...
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  • Is There a Detachable Version of the 20" Wide TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps
  • We do not have a 20" wide quick attach model of step similar to the TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps # TLA7802. The closest we have to 20" wide that are detachable are the Brophy Camper Scissor Steps # SS02 which are 17" wide.
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  • Thule Roof Rack in Silver for a 2017 Ford Explorer
  • Yes, you can get the Thule roof rack in silver for your 2017 Ford Explorer. The only parts you need for the install are the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711400, Rapid Podium Feet # TH460R, and Fit Kit # THKIT3151.
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  • Recommended Kayak Paddle Carriers or Holders for Malone MicroSport Trailer
  • You can use the Yakima TopGrip Paddle, Shovel, or Axe Holder Brackets for Roof Rack Crossbars - Universal Mount # Y04086 to attach your paddles to the crossbars on your Malone MicroSport Trailer with J-Style Carriers for 4 Kayaks - 800 lbs # MPG462G2. This would allow you keep the paddles out of your vehicle and safely attached to the trailer. I've linked a review video of this bracket for you to check out.
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  • Does Valterra Offer a 4 Inch Diameter Replacement Access Hatch in Black
  • It is indeed available in black, as part # A10-2170BKVP. I've linked to a product description video featuring the # A10-2170BKVP.
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  • Aries Grille Guard For 2017 Ford Explorer
  • The Aries Grille Guard - 1 Piece - Semi-Gloss Black Powder Coated Steel # AA3068 comes with the necessary installation kit for your 2017 Ford Explorer and you do not need anything else to install this. It offers a simple bolt-on installation. I did confirm that Aries does not have the replacement installation kit available at this time.
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  • Availability of a Trailer Hitch that is Hidden For a 2013 Ford Explorer
  • All of the trailer hitches we carry for the 2013 Ford Explorer will have the receiver and part of the crosstube visible beneath the rear fascia on the vehicle as you can see in the video I have linked showing installation of Curt hitch # C13386. If you plan on doing some towing with the hitch I also recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. And for trailer wiring you can use # C56093.
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  • Replacement Hardware Kit for Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75096 for a 2003 Ford Explorer
  • We do have a hardware kit available for the Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 75096. You will need part # RHK. On the product page, below the box that says Shipping Special, type in the hitch number (75096), then select Draw-Tite from the manufacturer pull down menu. Finally, click the Add to Cart button and you are done. I have also include the installation instructions for the hitch below.
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  • What is Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Ford Explorer Sport
  • For recreational towing there is limited trim levels/configurations of the 2016 Ford Explorer that can be flat towed. According to Ford from their online owners manual neither front-wheel-drive or four-wheel drive models of the 2016 Explorer can be flat towed. The front-wheel-drive models can be dolly towed. For this I suggest the Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes and Tilt Bed Frame, # DM9713093. You can flat tow versions of the 3.5L EcoBoost or 3.5L Duratec equipped vehicle...
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  • 2016 Ford Interceptor Utility Trailer Wiring Harness Availability
  • The Ford Interceptor is based on the Ford Explorer so it is very likely that the Curt wiring harness part # C56172 would fit it. What you can do is check out the install video I attached that shows this harness being installed on a similar 2015 Explorer and then check your vehicle once it arrives to see if the install connectors are there.
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  • Trailer Hitch With Minimal Fascia Trimming Availability for 2020 Ford Explorer
  • All the hitches available for the 2020 Ford Explorer would require trimming the fascia in similar fashion. Of the available choices, we'd recommend the etrailer brand Class III hitch, part # e29YR because of its reasonable price, high quality and mostly because it's manufactured here in the US. The installation isn't too terribly difficult, we'll link to the install instructions and an install video to check out.
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  • Is There a 1-1/4" Pintle Hitch With 2" Ball To Fit On a 2016 Ford Explorer?
  • With pintle hitch trailers typically being a very high weight they do not offer one for a 1-1/4" receiver due to the light duty capacity of the small receiver. I do see you input your vehicle as a 2016 Ford Explorer which we do offer a 2" Receiver # e98867 for. This would allow you to use a B&W Tow & Stow Pintle Hook with 2" Ball # BWTS10055. The Curt Hitch # C45910-15-20 you found has a 2-5/16" ball.
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  • Can Thule Rapid Traverse Feet Be Used on Flush Side Rails on 2016 Ford Explorer
  • I have a solution for you, but the Thule Rapid Traverse Feet # TH480R are not designed to fit on flush mounted roof rails, so there's not a fit kit that will allow this; additionally, your older square bars will not fit in the feet that are available for your 2016 Ford Explorer. For these reasons, if you wanted an aftermarket roof rack for your 2016 Ford Explorer so that you've got flat bars, you would need to get an entirely new system. If you wanted to go the aftermarket route, I recommend...
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  • Replacement T-Frame and Main Frame For Detail K2 Avalanche Snow Plow
  • You are looking for the Replacement T-Frame for Detail K2 Avalanche Snowplows # K2CRM-TFRAME. This will fit into the Main Frame to replace the crossmember on a custom fit plow mount to give you a mount like the Detail K2 Snowplow # K2AVAL8422.
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  • Availability of Towing Mirror for 2006 Ford Explorer Limited
  • We do have a universal towing mirror option that would work great on your Explorer. The K-Source Clip On Towing Mirror, part # KS3891 would work great for you. The mirror clips to your factory mirror, using two ratcheting rubber straps. The straps make for an extremely secure, almost vibration free-fit. As you can see by looking over the reviews, the # KS3891 is very highly rated by our customers. Unfortunately, none of our mirror vendors manufacturer a custom slip-on mirror that would...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for 2019 Ford Explorer with Flush Side Rails
  • In order to put crossbars on the flush mounted side rails of your 2019 Ford Explorer you'll want to use the Rhino Rack # RRRCH4 feet with # RRRCP45-BK fit kit and the Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA137B-2. Rhino Rack offers a similar quality and durability of the more expensive roof racks at a much better price point and they will allow you to carry a kayak carrier Thule Hull-A-Port # TH834. This Rhino Rack will mount to the fixed mounting points on your flush mounted side rails...
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  • Available 2-Inch Class III Trailer Hitches for 1998 Ford Explorer 2-Door
  • We offer several brands of 2-inch Class III hitches for your 1998 Ford Explorer 2-Door and these are offered with several different tongue weight and gross trailer weight ratings. The link at right will let you see all Class III hitches for your Explorer, including the Curt # 13540. None of these require drilling for installation and many still allow for re-installation of a full-size spare tire after the hitch is in place. Of all hitches offered I suggest the Curt # C13106 since it...
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  • Class III Trailer Hitch Options for 2004 Ford Explorer with 1-1/4-Inch OEM Hitch
  • All three of the 2-inch Class III hitches we offer for your 2004 Ford Explorer can be seen on the linked page and all three are as you noted intended for use along with the OEM 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch that came on the vehicle from the factory. We do not offer any Class III or Class IV hitches that actually replace the factory hitch. The highest rated hitch option is the Draw-Tite # 75132, which is rated for 500-lbs tongue weight (TW) and 5000-lbs gross trailer weight (GTW). If you use...
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  • Replacement Mounting Hardware for Rooftop Cargo Carrier to Fit 2017 Ford Explorer Roof Rack
  • I could not find order history from you for a rooftop cargo carrier purchase but we can help. We do carry loads of replacement parts, adapters and other accessories for rooftop cargo boxes like # Y07337and cargo baskets like # C18115. The Ford Explorer is currently in its 5th generation; both the 2015 and 2017 model years are within that same generation. I could find no information suggesting that Ford changed the OEM roof rack crossbars from the 2015 model year to the 2017. Please confirm...
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  • Front Hitches for 2003 Ford Explorer
  • If you are referring to the draw bars (also called arms) for a set of flat towing base plates that are installed on your 2003 Ford Explorer we do offer these. If you are referring to factory tow hooks these we do not offer and you will need to obtain them from Ford. The replacement draw bars/arms for base plates will be specific to the brand and model of base plate. All such base plates we offer for the vehicle are shown on the linked page. If you mean a front-mounted hitch we do have...
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