If your 2015 Ford Explorer has any of the V6 engines available it will have a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs. Your Class III hitch like the Draw Tite # 76034 should have capacities that are right at the same capacity.
For a transmission cooler you would want the Derale part # D13503 which would work well in your Explorer. view full answer...
The Curt Universal Wiring Kit for Trailer Brake Controllers # C51500 that you referenced comes with all the wiring to install a brake controller, but if you want to complete the 12 volt power circuit on the 7-way you will need to also purchase a 40 amp breaker like part # 9510 and then 10 gauge wire part # 10-1-1.
The # 10-1-1 is sold by the food so you would need to order a quantity of how many feet you would need. I would order longer than you think you will need just to be safe. view full answer...
The bike rack that will be the quickest and easiest to install and remove would be the Thule Gateway 2 Bike Trunk Mount Carrier, part # TH88VR. This is one of the easiest bike racks to put on and take off of a vehicle. It uses a FitDial system with Quick-Fit levers. This rack is also very light weight at 13 pounds.
If you are going to be carrying womens or childrens bikes that do not have the horizontal bar at the top of the frame, you will want to use the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, part... view full answer...
The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # C31051 is a custom fit for your 1998 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition. Installation requires removal of the air dam and/or radiator guard. Drilling required for installation. view full answer...
All of the trailer hitches for your 2015 Ford Explorer will have the receiver just below the rear fascia. None of them will have the receiver higher like the OEM hitch.
If you decide to go with an aftermarket hitch the most popular option is Curt hitch # C13386. If you plan on doing 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... view full answer...
The Draw-Tite Hitch # 76034 is a fit for your vehicle. Your liftgate will still function just fine. You just might have to run your foot under either side of the hitch opening instead.
For trailer wiring you would want the part # 118540 as it is a confirmed fit as well. I attached install videos for this and the hitch for you to check out.
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... view full answer...
For vehicles like your 2018 Ford Explorer that require disconnecting the vehicle battery when flat towing the solution for powering supplemental braking like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR is the outlet kit part # RM-9332.
This connects to the battery directly to provide the power source so your vehicle being disconnected would not be an issue at all. view full answer...
You need to pick out a ball mount for your setup that will allow your trailer to sit as level as possible when towing. In order to determine the correct ball mount rise/drop you will want to check out the FAQ I attached to the right that details this. Having your trailer sit level should help tremendously with any sway or bouncing of the trailer.
Since the 2 inch hitch will have a higher capacity I would recommend using it for towing purposes. Suspension enhancements aren't recommended... view full answer...
You are absolutely right. The installation process for the Curt Hitch part # C13386 and the Draw-Tite Hitch part # 76034 will be virtually identical.
The install times were created by each manufacturer, and since Curt is a different company than Draw Tite they approximated the install times differently. I can guarantee one will not be harder or take longer to install than the other.
If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes... view full answer...
For luggage for 5 people you would need a decent amount of cubic feet so either route you suggested could work. But the big thing will be considering the amount of weight you plan to carry and if the roof of your vehicle has the capacity.
For a long distance drive though, I think you would be happier with a hitch option. A hitch option won't cause a reduction of fuel mileage like a roof box and would be less noisy too.
If you don't have a hitch yet the Curt part # C13386 has been confirmed... view full answer...
For a set of front and rear floor mats confirmed to fit your 2015 Ford Explorer the WeatherTech part # WT110039-120039 would be the correct mudflaps to get as they are confirmed as a fit. view full answer...
For installing the Tri-Flex brake controller part # C24VV in a 2013 Ford Explorer the correct install harness is the part # C51322.
I confirmed this with Curt as a fit for your vehicle. he Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer have 6-pin connectors behind the glove box on the passenger's side that this connector will install into. view full answer...
Most of our hitch mounted bike racks will allow you to open the rear hatch of your 2004 Ford Explorer without having to remove the bike rack. I have attached a link to all of our bike racks for you to check out. As long as the bike rack has a folding, tilting or swinging feature, then it will allow you to open your back hatch.
For 3 bike models, I recommend are the Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Rack, # S63365, or the Thule Helium Aero 3 Bike Rack, # TH9043PRO. Both bike racks have many useful... view full answer...
The most popular cargo carrier for 2013 Ford Explorer owner's is Pro Series carrier # 63153. This is a 24 inch by 60 inch carrier rated for a maximum of 500 pounds or the vehicle or hitch tongue weight capacity, whichever is lower. It fits in a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver opening.
This carrier can also be fitted with a light kit, # 20174. I have linked a video on the carrier and a link to the most popular hitch mounted cargo carriers for the 2013 Ford Explorer.
If you do not already... view full answer...
I do have a roof rack option for a 2020 Ford Explorer but the only clamp on options currently available are for models with the raised side rails. Therefore, you will need to use the SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack part # 298-SX6000B which is still a great option just as capable as a standard roof rack. In fact, it is better in ways such as being much easier and faster to install and remove. view full answer...
We do offer tow bar wiring that is designed to fit the 2015 Ford Explorer.
I recommend the Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring Kit, part # 154-792-118158. This kit is designed to work with your 2015 Ford Explorer with the separate lighting system. This kit includes the converter that will adapt an RV 2-wire system to work with the Explorer separate lighting system. I have attached a wiring diagram you can check out. I have also attached a link to an installation video for this kit. It is on a different... view full answer...
For your 2003 Ford Explorer with a factory hitch and 2 doors the Draw Tite hitch part # 75096 would be the best option we have as it has a 5,000 lb trailer towing capacity and is a confirmed fit.
For trailer wiring you then would want the # 118344 for a 4-way.
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 a... view full answer...
First let's start with a trailer hitch. The most popular option we carry is the Curt part # C13386. I attached a install video link.
For wiring you would want the # C56278 to add a 7-way to your vehicle since you mentioned that your vehicle has the factory tow package.
The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle... view full answer...
I have a set of towing mirrors I can recommend for your 2014 Ford Explorer, but they are universal fit mirrors and not custom fit ones.
You would want the part # KS3891. I attached an install video that shows us installing them on a 2014 Ford Explorer just like yours. view full answer...
The Yakima MegaWarrior Extra Large Roof Rack Cargo Basket # Y07080 that you referenced is designed to fit most factory crossbars, as well as Yakima and Thule bars with its universal attachment system. As long as you have cross bars that do not have a spread of more than 41 inches and are no wider than 4 inches on your 2005 Ford Explorer the # Y07080 should work well for you.
If you do not have a roof rack with cross bars that run from side to side on your vehicle you would want to get... view full answer...
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