The best hitch for towing with your 2018 Ford Explorer is the Draw-Tite # 76034 because it has the highest weight rating of all options but is just as simple to install. This hitch is rated for tongue weight (TW, which is down-force on the hitch) of up to 675-lbs and towing weight of up to 4500-lbs. Your Explorer can be rated from 2000 to 5000-lbs towing capacity depending on its factory equipment so this hitch will work great for your ultra-light travel trailer so long as it does not exceed... view full answer...
If your 2012 Ford Explorer came with a factory pin then there should be a connector up under the driver's side dash. To install a brake controller, like the popular Prodigy P3 # 90195, you simply need an adapter. For the P3 you would need part # 3035-P. One end of the adapter plugs into the connector under your dash and the other end plugs into the back of the P3. view full answer...
I would be happy to help you set up your 2021 Ford Explorer for towing. You're going to need a receiver hitch, wiring harness, brake controller, and ball mount kit.
For a receiver hitch I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item # CU78FR. This is a custom fit hitch that will attach to your Explorer's frame with no drilling. It is a class III receiver hitch with a maximum gross trailer weight of 6,000 lbs and a maximum tongue weight of 900 lbs.
For a wiring harness you are going to need... view full answer...
Yes, we have base plates for the 1993 Ford Explorer. You can use the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 449-2. This base plate kit will fit all of the 1993 Explorers including the Eddie Bauer Edition and the XLT, but will not fit the Limited Edition vehicles.
To use the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, 5,000 lbs, item # 63180, with Roadmaster base plates you will also need the Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, item # RM-025, and a set of Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnects,... view full answer...
According to the owner's manual, you can flat tow a 2018 Ford if and ONLY if it's equipped with the 3.5L engine. If you have the 4 cyl engine, you must use a tow dolly or a trailer. You'll want to consult your owner's manual for yourself to confirm this.
The owner's manual lists a specific procedure that must be followed before towing:
If the vehicle has keyless start, start the engine while holding the brake pedal down. While still holding the brake, shift into Neutral. Turn off the... view full answer...
Sorry to hear about the confusion!
I took a look at the RoadMaster BrakeMaster Custom Seat Adapter # RM-88296 that you mention, and it is actually listed to be a confirmed fit for the:
-2009 - 2014 Ford F-150
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-2010 - 2014 Ford F-150 Raptor, but it is not listed to be a fit for your 2015 Ford Explorer, which would explain why it's not fitting properly.
Instead, you'll actually want to use the:
-RoadMaster BrakeMaster Custom Seat Adapter # RM-88294.
From here, you should be all set... view full answer...
For a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver on your Ford Explorer, we have two ball mounts that fall within the 3-1/2 to 5 inch drop range. The first one is the Draw-Tite Class II Ball Mount, part # 36078. This ball mount has a 4-3/4 inch drop and measures 7-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball mount hole. It has a tongue weight rating of 300 pounds and a towing weight capacity of 3500 pounds. The pin and clip are included with this ball mount.
The second ball... view full answer...
To add a 7-Way to your 2020 Ford Explorer you first need the T-One # 118599 to add the basic trailer light functions. This tees in behind your tail lights and then draws power directly from your vehicle battery. Then for the 7-Way you also need the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 which connects to the T-One and then has some wiring that is routed to the front of your Explorer.
Since you have the etrailer Trailer Hitch # e29YR installed on your Explorer you'll need to use the Curt Mounting... view full answer...
For the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # 325-GH-12001, there is unfortunately no way that you'd be able to use a weight distribution system.
I do have another solution though. Sticking with a cushioned Gen-Y ball mount, the:
-Gen-Y Torsion Weight Distribution Shank # GY54FR would work fantastic for you.
This ball mount has a maximum towing capacity of 10,000lbs, has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 400-1,100lbs, and is compatible with a weight distribution systems. view full answer...
I can definitely get you set up with a trailer wiring harness for your 2022 Ford Explorer with no tow package. The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118599 will provide you with a 4-way connector. The T-One connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located inside your trunk, behind the tail lights on both the driver's side and passenger's side. You will need to remove the threshold panel and some of the trunk liner to access the harness. Once you've plugged in the T-connector,... view full answer...
Please check out the attached image which shows the current Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform underside for installation. If your platform rack looks the same, then you just need Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs # RRSX100 to install the rack on your 2021 Ford Explorer with factory raised rails.
If your rack doesn't match the attached photo, then you will need to upgrade to the current style of rack as there aren't legs available to adapt the older setup to your 2021 Ford Explorer. For this, Rhino-Rack... view full answer...
The exact replacement hardware depends on what your Thule Cascade originally had. The Replacement QM3 Hardware # TH04997 is what you will need if your box only has pre-drilled holes for the hardware.
If your box has a metal track along the bottom used on later models of the Cascade utilized u-bolts that have been discontinued. view full answer...
For your 2018 Ford Explorer XLT with a factory 7-way, the plug-n-play harness you need is the # RED87FR. This harness works with both the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR and the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller # RED44FR on your vehicle.
As far as mounting hardware, you can use the Redarc Tow-Pro Electric Brake Controller Mounting Kit # RE67FR and the Universal Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob # 331-TPSI-001. view full answer...
In your 2017 Ford Explorer XLT with the factory tow package installation of a Tekonsha brake controller like the Prodigy # 90885 will require wiring adapter part # 3035-P. This will plug in between the controller and the under-dash connection port.
Part # 3016 allows controller installation in compatible GM vehicles. view full answer...
The Blue Ox # BX2632 Base Plate Kit fits all models of the 2013 Ford Explorer, including those with EcoBoost and the adaptive cruise control.
According to the owner's manual, vehicles equipped with the 2.0L engine must be towed on a car dolly like the Demco # DM9713045 Kar Kaddy SS. Explorer models with the 3.5 or 3.7L engine may be flat towed if the procedures in the owner's manual are followed.
You'll also need a few other items to complete your flat towing system. For a tow bar, I'd... view full answer...
Since you have the Roadmaster Explorer tow bar the remaining items you will need are the base plate kit for the 2005 Ford Explorer, the safety cables and the wiring for the lights.
The base plate kit you will need for your 2005 Ford Explorer is the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 480-1. This base plate kit is the only kit that will work with your Roadmaster Explorer tow bar. It has brackets that will attach to the Ford Explorer and the visible portions of the bracket can be removed when... view full answer...
If your 2016 Ford Explorer is equipped with a factory-installed 7-way trailer socket all you need for a no-splice brake controller installation is the controller itself, such as the excellent Prodigy P2 # 90885 or P3 # 90195, and the mating wiring adapter # 3035-P. Both an installation video and helpful article are linked for you. view full answer...
You do not have to have the # ETBC7 to install a brake controller on a 1997 Ford Explorer with a factory 4-Way flat trailer connector. You will at least need # 37185. However, the # ETBC7 kit will make installation much easier and will provide all of the parts you will need including wire, circuit breakers, and the 7-Way.
Some Ford vehicles do have additional wires under the truck where the 4-Way plugs into a harness that leads to the front of the vehicle, but you will still need additional... view full answer...
We may have the hardware you're needing depending on the winch you're planning on using for your 1997 Ford Explorer.
For example, for Bulldog winches, we have the:
-Bulldog Winch Mounting Hardware # BDW20180 which contains 4 grade 5 10mm x 40mm bolts.
-The Bulldog Winch Hardware for Universal Mounting Plate for Truck Winches # BDW20297 which contains 4 grade 8 10mm x 30 mm bolts.
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-The Bulldog Winch Mounting Hardware # BDW20179 which contains 4 grade 5 10 mm x 30 mm bolts.
If you... view full answer...
Since wiper blades come in many different sizes for each vehicle, the driver's side and passenger's side wiper blades for your 2018 Ford Explorer need to be purchased separately. From my available research, you need a 26-inch driver's side blade and a 22-inch passenger's side blade. For those parts, I recommend the following:
- ClearPlus Intelli Curve Windshield Wiper Blade - Hybrid Style - 26" # CP91261
- ClearPlus Intelli Curve Windshield Wiper Blade - Hybrid Style - 22" # CP91221
With... view full answer...
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