Comparing Trailer Hitches for 2014 Ford Explorer
Question:
Hi, I have a 2014 Ford Explorer. What is the difference between the hitches? Curt Draw-tite Thanks
asked by: Randy H
Expert Reply:
The Curt # C13386 and Draw-Tite # 76034 trailer hitches for your 2014 Ford Explorer both feature 2 x 2 inch hitch receivers, a Class III rating, and will not require drilling for installation.
When used with a weight distribution system, the Curt and Draw-Tite trailer hitches all allow you up to 500 pounds total tongue weight capacity and 5,000 pound gross trailer weight towing capacity. When not using a weight distribution system, the Curt hitch has a 4,000 pound towing capacity with a 400 pound tongue weight capacity. The Draw-Tite hitch offers a 4,500 pound towing capacity with a 675 pound tongue weight capacity.
These trailer hitches do not require any drilling for installation, and the exhaust must be temporarily lowered to install the trailer hitch. The Draw-Tite trailer hitch installation requires the exhaust to be repositioned.
I recommend the Curt trailer hitch # C13386. This hitch doesn't require your exhaust to be repositioned and is economically priced without sacrificing quality.
I have attached installation videos of the Curt # C13386 for you.
If you are planning on pulling a trailer, I also recommend the Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118540. This wiring harness plugs into your vehicle's existing wiring system and doesn't require and cutting, splicing, or tapping. I have included an installation video of this wiring harness for you.
I recommend the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # 989900 if you will need a 2 inch hitch ball mount. This kit comes with two ball mounts that have different drop and rise sizes, as well as two hitch balls with different ball diameter.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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