Class III Trailer Hitch for a 2006 Ford Explorer

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I own a 2006 Ford Explorer with a class 2 hitch and need to upgrade to a class 3 hitch how will I be able to do this.

asked by: Dick

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Actually, both of the hitches we offer for a 2006 Ford Explorer are designed to mount below a factory hitch with a Class II 1-1/4 inch opening. I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Round Tube Trailer Hitch, item # 75437, because it will do exactly as mentioned above.

expert reply by: Andi

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Answer 1

I did some checking and it looks like your 2007 Mercury Mountaineer has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. You would need to check your owners manual or with Mercury to verify this based on how the vehicle is equipped. We have hitches like the Draw Tite…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

When it comes to installing a lift kit on your 2022 Airstream 33 Foot Classic The Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle - 3-1/8 inch Lift #K71-725-02 will work for you if you have a tandem axle. This system is not compatible with top-mounted axles, and is…

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Answer 4

For the SAE AP2 99 DOT lens we know that the part #A2RB is the correct replacement.

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Answer 5

Your 2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer could have either a 1-1/4 inch hitch or a 2 inch hitch. You will need to measure the size of the receiver opening on the hitch to make sure what size you have. You might also see if there is a label on your hitch…

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Answer 6

You can use that factory port for the brake controller, however, there is no 7-Way kit available for the 2007 Ford Explorer with factory 4-Way. You will have to find were the blue wire for brakes terminates. From our experience it terminates in a…

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Answer 7

I have a solution for you. You would want the Draw-Tite part #75437. This is a Class III 2 inch hitch specifically designed to fit your 2007 Ford Explorer with a factory hitch. You will need to retain your factory hitch to install this hitch. It will…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

The hitches we offer for your Explorer, the Curt Class III, part #C13386 and the Draw-Tite #76034 both have the receiver tube sitting below the rear bumper fascia as shown in the photos I provided for you. We don't offer an OEM style hitch for…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, item #13112, will fit on your 2010 Ford Explorer, with factory 1-1/4 inch hitch. Since your vehicle is equipped with the factory hitch you cannot use both hitches at the same time, damage to the hitch or vehicle…

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Answer 11

We do not fabricate trailer hitch receivers. We don't have any replacement options for your OEM hitch, but we do have add on hitches that fit directly underneath the OEM hitch to give you the 2 inch receiver. The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 12

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #13112 will fit right under your 1-1/4 inch receiver as you stated. Your vehicle has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs, so you will be able to tow you the Rockwood Pop-up you referenced.…

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