Parts Needed For Towing a Trailer With Electric Brakes by a 2018 Ford Explorer Without Tow Package

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How are you I have a 2018 Explorer with out factory tow package, trying to get everything I need in 1 shot I have E98867 Hitch C56306 WIring C67UR Bracket for 7 pin 90195 Controller Is there anything else that I need? for everything to work correctly with brakes. Thank you

asked by: William S

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The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98867 is the correct receiver for your 2018 Ford Explorer. This class III 2" receiver is rated for 400lbs of tongue weight and a trailer weight of 4,000lbs. With a weight distribution hitch capacities increase to 500lbs of tongue weight and 5,000lbs trailer weight.

The wiring is where things can be confusing. As your Explorer does have the correct connectors for the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56306 as well as the Plug-In Wiring Adapter 3035-P to connect the Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195. You will have to take your Explorer to a Ford Dealership to have the computer flashed so that the brake controller and 7-way will work properly. I was told from Ford that this is typically a 30 minute process that if not done everything will appear to work but it just won't send the power to the trailer. The Curt No-Drill Bracket # C57202 will allow you to attach the Curt Mounting Bracket # C67UR

If you prefer not to have to take your Explorer to a dealership to have this done, you can use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118540 Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7 and Brake Controller Pigtail # 20127 to attach the Draw-Tite I-Command Trailer Brake Controller # 5535. The installation kit does include a mounting bracket for the 7-way but you can still use the Curt No-Drill Bracket # C57202 to mount to the receiver cross tube.

The etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900 will include 2 ball mount with different rise and drops along with a 1-7/8" and 2" hitch ball with carry bag and 2 hitch pins for securing the ball mounts in your receiver.

If you are pulling a larger travel trailer or enclosed trailer a Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37060ET would be the best route to go. This will also give you sway control as well as leveling your Explorer to reduce light steering and diminished braking caused by suspension sag. This particular Equal-i-zer system is rated for trailers up to 6,000lbs with a tongue weight of 200-600lbs. You will need a 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket # ALL643216 to install the included 2" hitch ball. If your trailer has a 2-5/16" coupler you will need the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # EQ91-00-6100 for your system.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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 3

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 4

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 6

There is a trailer hitch receiver as well as a 4-way wiring harness that fit your 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL; that said, we don't have any way to reference a VIN so you'll need to confirm if you do have the WL, which is the new model of…

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Answer 7

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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Answer 8

Yes, it is! Honda and other manufacture's like to leave the fuses out of new vehicles that do not come with a functional towing package to save on costs. You can verify if you're missing the fuses by checking your fuse box but I am pretty…

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Answer 9

As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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Answer 10

Yes we do, we have plenty to choose from. For your 2024 Toyota RAV4 I recommend checking out the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13416. This hitch has a 4,000 lb maximum capacity, a 600 maximum tongue weight capacity, and is made in the USA.…

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Answer 11

I have attached a picture below of the Curt Hitch item #C26VV installed on a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. I really like this hitch because the crosstube installs behind the rear bumper leaving only the 2" receiver exposed. The Curt Hitch item…

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Answer 12

The best hitch for your 2023 Honda Passport is going to be the Curt Hitch item #C13421. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Honda with included hardware. I really like the Curt hitch because it tucks up underneath your rear bumper cover nicely…

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