Parts Recommended to Tow a Jet Ski Trailer with a 2013 Ford Escape
Question:
I want to buy a 2013 ford escape sel with NO towing hitch to tow 2 jet skis
asked by: Walter
Expert Reply:
You're going to need to add a trailer hitch and a wiring harness to the 2013 Ford Escape to tow that trailer. Of the available hitches I like the etrailer.com hitch, part # E98866, because of the concealed crosstube and matte black finish. Both make the hitch less obvious. Then the Tekonsha wiring harness, part # 118566, has the highest amp draw rating and also a higher quality converter so you shouldn't have to worry about it going bad. I've linked install videos for both items.
In addition to the hitch and wiring you need a ball mount too. Take a look at our ball mount kit, part # 989900, that includes a couple different options of ball mounts and hitch balls to determine what you need.
I've linked you to an article explaining how to choose a ball mount as well as some other general towing articles. I also did a little research to find your Escape can tow up to 2,000 pounds. I recommend verifying this with your owner's manual just to be sure.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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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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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- etrailer
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