Tow Package Recommendation for a 2011 Ford Explorer
Question:
I have been reading some forums that say I cant just install this hitch I also need to upgrade the transmission coolant as well as the button for the trailer in the dash. I will only be towing a boat under 3,000 lbs in and out of the water and drive it twice a year about 100 miles for storage. Are those upgrades necessary or will just the hitch do?
asked by: Bryan B
Expert Reply:
There are a few items I would recommend so that you can tow safely with your 2011 Ford Explorer.
First let's start with a hitch. For that the Draw Tite Hitch part # 76034 would be an excellent choice. I attached an install video for you to check out.
For ball mounts I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag.
For trailer wiring you will want the Curt Wiring Harness part # C56093.
Your Explorer has a decent transmission cooler installed, the cooler that the tow package Explorers get is an oil cooler. For that you would want the Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15405.
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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 T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
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Derale Plate-Fin Engine Oil Cooler Kit w/ Adjustable Sandwich Adapter (Multiple Threads) - Class V
- Engine Oil Coolers
- Plate-Fin Cooler
- Class V
- 9-7/8W x 9-1/2T x 1-1/4D Inch
- With - 8 AN Inlets
- Derale
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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
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