Trailer Hitch Receiver, Wiring and Ball Mount for Trailer Towing With a 2016 Ford Flex
Question:
I am renting a motorcycle trailer from U Haul for one motorcycle. I am not sure which product I should be looking at and what other accessories I need. The trailer is for a 2inch ball and 4 pin connector. Please help.
asked by: Paul
Expert Reply:
I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75679 for your 2016 Ford Flex. This is a class III 2" receiver that is capable of 400lbs of tongue weight and towing 4,000lbs. Be sure to consult a Ford dealer for your maximum towing ratings on your Flex, and do not exceed those ratings.
The etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900 will give you 2 separate ball mounts so that you can use the one that will best level the u-haul motorcycle trailer. It also includes a 2" ball and 1-7/8" ball for when you tow other trailers besides the u-haul.
The Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM11140275 is a plug and play wiring harness that will plug into your Flex's taillights and give you a 4-way flat connector for the trailer. It does require a ground strap be installed with the included self drilling screw.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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