The 4-pole harnesses for your 2014 Ford Explorer that has the 12-pin OEM connector, such as Tow Ready # 118540 and Curt # C56172, do not carry a 12V power feed for a trailer, only the basic stop/turn/tail lighting functions.
However, the 7-way kit # C56306 for vehicles with the factory towing package does include a 12V power feed. This too plugs in behind the passenger side rear tire. Please refer to the linked installation video showing a 2013 Explorer. You might care to add the brackets... view full answer...
To add a fully-functioning 7-Way to your 2021 Ford Explorer you'll need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118599 as well as the Universal Wiring Harness # ETBC7.
The T-One harness gives you the standard trailer light wiring and then the ETBC7 wiring gives you the additional wiring functions so that you have the fully-functioning 7-Way that you're looking for.
If you're looking to install a brake controller then I recommend checking out the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR. I really like... view full answer...
Please check out the attached image which shows the current Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform underside for installation. If your platform rack looks the same, then you just need Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs # RRSX100 to install the rack on your 2021 Ford Explorer with factory raised rails.
If your rack doesn't match the attached photo, then you will need to upgrade to the current style of rack as there aren't legs available to adapt the older setup to your 2021 Ford Explorer. For this, Rhino-Rack... view full answer...
On a 2014 Ford Explorer that came with a factory installed 7-Way, you can use brake controller wiring harness # 3035-P. If your Reese Brakeman does not have a plug in on it then you would just need to cut off the end of the 3035-P harness that would normally plug into the back of the controller and instead splice the wires color for color.
I have included a link to a video to the right showing how the harness installs on a similar vehicle. view full answer...
There are a few things that you can do to help out your 2013 Ford Explorer for when you are towing. You can add an air intake system, a tuner, and also an aftermarket transmission cooler to get the most out of your Explorer. I do recommend getting your check engine light taken care of though as that is something you don't want on, especially when towing.
The best intake system that we have is the Airaid MXP Cold Air Intake System # AR400-260 which feature an oiled filter for superior engine... view full answer...
The Curt # CU78FR is the correct hitch for your 2020 Ford Explorer and the powder coating on Curt hitches is a bit thicker, so it's going to help protect the hitch from scratches better than other hitches. For wiring, the Curt # C55384 is designed for Ford Explorers with the factory towing package, so it's likely that this 2020 Explorer doesn't have this towing package. Instead of the # C55384 you'll want to use the # C56093 which comes with all of the fuses and parts needed to install... view full answer...
Exactly what is included in a vehicle "tow package" varies between auto makers, vehicle models and even model years. It could mean a hitch, wiring, transmission cooler and heavy-duty suspension. Or it could refer to only one or two of these towing-related components. There is no absolute fixed standard for what it means. If you give your local Ford dealership your VIN they can look it up to see what factory equipment was installed on your Explorer.
I see that you have Curt 2-inch hitch... view full answer...
Depending on what options your 2003 Ford Explorer has, there are different ways in which to install the Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller, # 39510. If the Explorer came with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector, you will just need the brake controller and wiring harness # 3035-P. One end of the harness plugs into the brake controller, the other end connects to a factory plug located behind the vehicle glove box on the Passenger side. There will be a 6-pin connector that mates with... view full answer...
Since wiper blades come in many different sizes for each vehicle, the driver's side and passenger's side wiper blades for your 2018 Ford Explorer need to be purchased separately. From my available research, you need a 26-inch driver's side blade and a 22-inch passenger's side blade. For those parts, I recommend the following:
- ClearPlus Intelli Curve Windshield Wiper Blade - Hybrid Style - 26" # CP91261
- ClearPlus Intelli Curve Windshield Wiper Blade - Hybrid Style - 22" # CP91221
With... view full answer...
There is a big difference in terms of what is needed to flat tow the vehicles and while you do not need to disconnect the battery on the 2015, you do need a battery charging kit. Nothing was "figured out" so to speak, they are simply very different vehicles. You mentioned getting a 2015, and because all of the parts needed is so extensive, listing everything for both is going to be a bit overwhelming so is there a year you are leaning towards that I can start with for you? Let me know and... view full answer...
The Forest River website does not provide coupler size information for the many different pop-up campers in their Freedom series. However, on the coupler itself, either stamped into the metal or noted on a sticker, should be an indication of the ball size needed to match the supplied coupler. It is likely to be a 2-inch ball.
To give you maximum flexibility for your towing needs I suggest the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900 which includes two ball mounts, two hitch balls (1-7/8-inch and... view full answer...
From what I could find, you can flat tow your 2017 Ford Explorer as long as you have the 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost. If you have the 2.3L EcoBoost then you cannot flat tow your Explorer.
If you have the 2017 Ford Explorer 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost then you will need at least 5 parts to flat tow. Those parts are a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring and a supplemental braking system. I have included those parts below, along with a brief description of their purpose.
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We can get your 2018 Ford Explorer set up to flat tow, and the Demco Dominator is a great choice for a tow bar. The other things you will need are base plates, like you mentioned, a wiring kit, and a supplemental braking system to apply your Explorer's brakes while you are towing it. I'll make a list for you of the parts to make it easier to order.
- Base Plate Kit: Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM9519329
- Tow Bar: Demco Dominator Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511008
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster... view full answer...
I would say that it's entirely possible that since this is a police interceptor model that there just isn't a plug in for a trailer wiring harness on the vehicle anywhere; however I do believe this is unlikely. I would look on the driver's side (assuming that you haven't already). If you absolutely cannot find any type of wiring harness towards the back of the vehicle, then you've potentially got 2 options.
The first would be the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole... view full answer...
Yes. I was able to find out from my contact over at Curt that there is a factory plug in on the Police Interceptor models of the 2016 Ford Explorer. If you're using a Tekonsha brake controller like the P3 # 90195 you'll want to use the # 3035-P adapter and if you've got a Curt brake controller you can use the # C51322. The location of this plug is the same place that it would be on a standard Explorer, under the dash near the center console, but it might just be tucked behind some other... view full answer...
Sometime auto makers include certain features, like tow wiring connectors, even on vehicles that do not have the tow package. The term's exact meaning varies by auto maker, car model and even by year. If your Explorer has the mating rectangular connectors to join those on # C56278 then all you may need to do is install some fuses and/or relays in the power box under the hood. It all depends on how the car was equipped at the factory.
If you check under the car and instead find a round... view full answer...
For your new 2016 Ford Explorer with a factory-installed 7-way trailer connector you'll use Tekonsha brake controller wiring adapter # 3035-P to install your Prodigy P2 proportional controller # 90885. No other parts are required. view full answer...
Flat towing a vehicle requires a number of components: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution and a supplementary braking system. All of these components are described in detail in the linked article.
You can use Roadmaster base plates # 4427-3A; an installation video is linked as a guide along with the written instructions. For a tow bar I suggest Roadmaster's Blackhawk 2 # RM-422 which is an all-terrain type with heavy-duty construction. For safety cables use... view full answer...
Since you said you want a Prodigy P2, part # 90885, so the trailer has brakes. In order to power its brakes you need the 6- or 7-way trailer connector to provide that function. Simply using an adapter from a 4-way to a 6- or 7-way won't do so because the 4-way doesn't have a brake circuit.
Instead you need to convert the 4-way to either a 6-way with part # ETBC6 or a 7-way with part # ETBC7. Both kits use an existing 4-way and convert it to a fully functioning connector of whichever... view full answer...
For a base plate kit for your 2016 Ford Explorer the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX2668 has been confirmed as a fit and would work well.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Blue Ox Alpha part # BX7380 that comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting you can use the bulb and socket... view full answer...
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