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  • Available Lengths of Replacement RV Shower Hose
  • For just a shower hose we have 59-inch and 60-inch hoses like # 277-000032 and others shown on the linked page and in our complete RV shower sets like # 277-000009 the included hoses are also 59 or 60-inches long. At this time we have no hoses in an 80-inch length.
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for 2018 Ford Explorer that Gives Complete Access to Rear Cargo Area
  • That would depend on a few things like the handlebar length of the inner most loaded bike on the Hollywood Racks # HR1400Z as well as the height of the bike and the hitch you have installed. There is a rack I can guarantee will give you full access to rear cargo area of your vehicle with bikes loaded with the Thule Apex Swing # TH9027XT which swings out and away from the rear of the vehicle to give complete access without any guesswork. Check out the review video link I attached for more...
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  • Can 550 LB Spring Bars Be Used on Pro Series Weight Distribution w Friction Sway Control # PS49903
  • When it comes to the spring bars for the Pro Series Weight Distribution with Friction Sway Control, # PS49583, you can replace your current spring bars with the Pro Series Replacement Round Bars, # PS58439, which would offer you the 550 lb tongue weight capacity.
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  • Redarc Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness TPH-006 Availability
  • Yes, the TPH-006 wiring harness is the same as the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness # RED87FR we have on our site.
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  • Is There a 1-1/4" Pintle Hitch With 2" Ball To Fit On a 2016 Ford Explorer?
  • With pintle hitch trailers typically being a very high weight they do not offer one for a 1-1/4" receiver due to the light duty capacity of the small receiver. I do see you input your vehicle as a 2016 Ford Explorer which we do offer a 2" Receiver # e98867 for. This would allow you to use a B&W Tow & Stow Pintle Hook with 2" Ball # BWTS10055. The Curt Hitch # C45910-15-20 you found has a 2-5/16" ball.
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  • Towing Mirrors for 2008 Ford Explorer Limited
  • We do have universal fit towing mirrors but there are no custom fit towing mirrors for the 2011 Ford Explorer at present. I recommend the door mount mirror # 11650. It will fit as long as there is no molding or cladding at the bottom of the door. Another popular towing mirror is # KS3891 which straps to the factory mirror. I have linked videos of these mirrors for you to check out.
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  • Available Adapter to Fit Older Yakima Roof Mount Bike Racks on a 2016 Ford Explorer w/ Factory Bars
  • I contacted Yakima to see if they offered an adaptor that will allow the Viper and SteelHead bike racks to attach to the factory crossbars of the 2016 Ford Explorer. Unfortunately, they told me that there is no adapter that can attach to these racks that will attach to the factory crossbars. Fork style mounts will not mount directly to factory crossbars. The bike mount gets its side to side stability from the crossbar. Fork mounts stress crossbars more that upright styles because of their...
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  • Towing Mirrors for 2005 Ford Explorer XLT
  • The Longview # CTM2200A slip-on mirrors you mentioned will not fit either the XLT or the Eddie Bauer edition Ford Explorers. Your best bet would be one of the universal mount mirrors. The K-Source clip-on mirror, # KS3891 typically fits really well and offers a minimum of vibration. A door mounted mirror like the CIPA # 11650 is not the greatest looking mirror, but it is easy to install, its secure attachment method greatly reduces vibration and is highly rated by our customers. Both mirrors...
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  • Thule Roof Rack in Silver for a 2017 Ford Explorer
  • Yes, you can get the Thule roof rack in silver for your 2017 Ford Explorer. The only parts you need for the install are the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711400, Rapid Podium Feet # TH460R, and Fit Kit # THKIT3151.
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  • Trailer Hitch With Minimal Fascia Trimming Availability for 2020 Ford Explorer
  • All the hitches available for the 2020 Ford Explorer would require trimming the fascia in similar fashion. Of the available choices, we'd recommend the etrailer brand Class III hitch, part # e29YR because of its reasonable price, high quality and mostly because it's manufactured here in the US. The installation isn't too terribly difficult, we'll link to the install instructions and an install video to check out.
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  • Adapting 4-Pole on 2005 Ford Explorer to a 7-Way for Towing a Boat
  • Since boat trailers don't typically have electric brakes, I'm assuming you mainly need the 7-way for the lighting circuits and perhaps for an electric reverse lock-out solenoid on a hydraulic brake actuating trailer coupler. The Hopkins # 37185 adapter will plug directly into the4-pole that's already installed on your Explorer and provide a functioning 7-way, as well as retaining an operational 4-pole. The adapter will have four remaining wires. The blue wire would usually be used to carry...
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  • Solution to Add Trailer Wiring to 2021 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor
  • In the past we've found that the Police Interceptor versions of the Ford Explorer (and other "Interceptor" models) do not typically have the same wiring harnesses available as standard passenger models. For this reason there is not a T-connector harness available for your vehicle. With that said, you can add a trailer wiring harness to your 2021 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor with the 4-Pole Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # C59496. This kit will allow you to install a 4 way...
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  • Does Valterra Offer a 4 Inch Diameter Replacement Access Hatch in Black
  • It is indeed available in black, as part # A10-2170BKVP. I've linked to a product description video featuring the # A10-2170BKVP.
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  • What is Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Ford Explorer Sport
  • For recreational towing there is limited trim levels/configurations of the 2016 Ford Explorer that can be flat towed. According to Ford from their online owners manual neither front-wheel-drive or four-wheel drive models of the 2016 Explorer can be flat towed. The front-wheel-drive models can be dolly towed. For this I suggest the Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes and Tilt Bed Frame, # DM9713093. You can flat tow versions of the 3.5L EcoBoost or 3.5L Duratec equipped vehicle...
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  • Can I Mount a Front Hitch and Bull Bar or Grille Guard Together on a 2015 Ford Explorer XLT
  • I may have a solution for you, but there will be interference issues when trying to mount these two types of accessories on the front of your 2015 Ford Explorer XLT so you would need to choose one or the other; unfortunately there is not a combo of these two available. If you'd like to go with the front hitch, the Curt # C31052 is the available front hitch for your Explorer and will give you a durable hitch with a 2" receiver. Curt hitches typically have a much thicker powder coating on...
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  • Availability of a Trailer Hitch that is Hidden For a 2013 Ford Explorer
  • All of the trailer hitches we carry for the 2013 Ford Explorer will have the receiver and part of the crosstube visible beneath the rear fascia on the vehicle as you can see in the video I have linked showing installation of Curt hitch # C13386. If you plan on doing some towing with the hitch I also recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. And for trailer wiring you can use # C56093.
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  • Are Inno Feet Available Separately From Crossbars for 2022 Ford Explorer
  • Yes, the feet are available without buying the Inno Aero Crossbars # INXB145-2. Assuming you have these 57" or the 60" bars you need the Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars # INXS150. If you have the 48" bars you will need the Inno Flush Feet # INXS100 instead.
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  • Base Plates Compatible with Roadmaster Eagle Tow Bar for 2012 Ford Explorer
  • The correct base plates for your Explorer will depend on how the vehicle is equipped. The Roadmaster # 4427-1A will work for you if your Explorer does NOT have the EcoBoost motor. If you have the EcoBoost motor, you would need to go with a Blue Ox base plate, part # BX2632 and the Blue Ox base plate to Roadmaster tow bar adapter, part # BX88151. The website we use to confirm the towability of a given vehicle does not have any information about the 2012 Explorer model. They state that...
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  • Will Putco Halogen Headlight Bulbs # P239007NW Fit on 2001 Ford Explorer
  • The Putco PURE 9007 Halogen Headlight Bulbs # P239007NW will provide a very bright and blue headlight beam for your 2001 Ford Explorer. The wattage of the bulbs are 55 watts at 12 volts for the low beam and 65 watts at 12 volts for high beams with a color temperature of 6000 degrees K and come with a 1-year warranty. Another option, although it does not meet Department of Transportation specifications and is intended for off-road use only, is the EVO CIPA Formance Lights # CM93373. The...
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  • Replacement T-Frame and Main Frame For Detail K2 Avalanche Snow Plow
  • You are looking for the Replacement T-Frame for Detail K2 Avalanche Snowplows # K2CRM-TFRAME. This will fit into the Main Frame to replace the crossmember on a custom fit plow mount to give you a mount like the Detail K2 Snowplow # K2AVAL8422.
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