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  • Can I Use A Thule Hullavator With My Yakima Crossbars On My 2015 Ford Explorer
  • You can use your Yakima crossbars with the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs - Side Loading, part # TH898. Here is the Yakima rack you will need for your 2015 Ford Explorer. Round 58" CrossBars for Yakima Roof Rack System (QTY 2), part # Y00409, or Round 66" CrossBars for Yakima Roof Rack System (QTY 2), part # Y00410 You will choose the crossbars that provide the 4" to 8" of extension beyond the Yakima Timberline towers. TimberLine Towers for Yakima...
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  • Recommended Tow Mirrors For 2015 Ford Explorer
  • I have another option for you, but the Original Custom Towing Mirror Slide-On Mirrors # CTM2200A is designed for the 1995 - 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 - 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and will not fit your 2015 Ford Explorer. Since there are not any custom fit mirrors for your Explorer I recommend the K-Source Universal Towing Mirrors - Clip On # KS3891-2 which are confirmed to fit your 2015 Ford Explorer, and are a great choice due to the ratcheting system that makes sure that the mirrors...
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  • Carhartt Second Row Bucket Seat Cover Recommendation for 2018 Ford Explorer with Bucket Seats
  • For the second row bucket seats that your 2018 Ford Explorer has the Covercraft Carhartt SeatSaver Custom Seat Cover set that you need is the part # SSC7478CAGY which is the Carrhartt style black covers like you mentioned.
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  • Locating the Rectangular Connector for Trailer Wiring Harness Install on a 2015 Ford Explorer
  • I am sorry to hear about the issues you are having trying to install the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector part # 118272 on your 2015 Ford Explorer. I spoke to my contact at Tekonsha and they said that all models should have the rectangular 16 pin connector behind the rear passenger tire. However, not all models will have a harness that attaches to this connector that the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness ties into. In certain cases, the rectangular connector is present...
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  • Weight Distribution Recommendation for 2015 Forest River Wildwood 195BH Xtra Lite
  • The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use. The # RP66558 has a tongue weight...
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  • Trailer Wiring Recommendation for a 2015 Ford Explorer
  • If your 2015 Ford Explorer has the tow package I have a trailer wiring option for you that won't require any splicing, but the # HM56001 would not be the correct kit. Instead you would want the # C56172. If you don't have the tow package you will need to splice your taillight wiring to install the correct kit. For that you would want the part # C59496.
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  • Recommended Snow Tire Chains for a 2020 Ford Explorer XLT with 255/55-20 Tires
  • The Konig Premium Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains, # TH02230K77 are confirmed to fit the 2020 Ford Explorer equipped with 255/55-20 tires, this is my preferred option. The Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains, # TC2324 that you linked to are an excellent option in their price point but not confirmed for the 255/55-20 tires. My other recommendation for a lower price point than the Konig option is, the Glacier V-Bar Snow Tire Chains with Cam Tighteners, # PWH2828SC using the Glacier Multi-Arm...
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System for 3600 lb Pontoon Boat/Trailer
  • Assuming the 3600 lb figure you mentioned includes the weight of the trailer, the tongue weight will be somewhere between 360-550 lbs. Since surge actuators and the standard chain-suspended type weight distribution systems don't play well together, I'd recommend an e2 system from Fastway, part # FA92-00-0600. This system is rated for trailers with tongue weights ranging from 250-600 lbs, and will offer proven weight distribution performance along with sway control that works great against...
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  • Parts Needed To Install Redarc Tow-Pro Elite RED44FR In 2020 Ford Explorer W/ Factory Tow Package
  • Since your 2020 Ford Explorer came with the factory tow package you will need the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers # RED87FR which will plug into the factory trailer brake controller port underneath the dash of your vehicle, and will plug into the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller # RED44FR you were looking at. I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System With Sway Control For 2017 Coleman FQ Trailer
  • In looking up your 2017 Coleman FQ online, it appears that your trailer has a dry weight of 3205 and a dry hitch tongue weight of 453. Based on it's length and weight, I think you are wise to consider a weight distribution system with sway control as I believe sway will be an issue and the weight distribution anti-sway systems are far better than the friction bars. With a lightweight trailer with a 21 foot 5 inch length preventing sway is just as important as correcting sway. With a weight...
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  • Which Thule XB16 Tire Chains Fit Tire Size 245/60-18 of 2017 Ford Explorer
  • Sometimes there is overlap between tire chains sizes, but for the tire size of 245/60-18 that you have installed on your 2017 Ford Explorer the Thule XB16 tire chains you'd need are the part number # th01571250 and not the part # TH01571265 that you referenced.
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  • Does Draw Tite Hitch 76034 Fit Police Interceptor 2017 Ford Explorer
  • Yes, the Draw Tite hitch part # 76034 that you referenced will fit the Police Interceptor models of the 2017 Ford Explorer. We have confirmed this with Draw Tite. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
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  • Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2006 Ford Explorer 4WD Towing Trailer
  • I have suspension enhancement that does fit your 2006 Ford Explorer 4 wheel drive, but there isn't an Air Lift or any other air bag kit that is a fit for your vehicle. Instead what you'll want is the SumoSprings Coil Helpers part # CSS-1094F which install between the coils of the rear suspension and give it the additional support you are looking for.
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  • Towing Mirrors For 2006 Ford Explorer
  • I have a solution for you, but we do not have a custom fit towing mirror designed to fit the 2006 Ford Explorer. I recommend using the K-Source Universal Dual Lens Towing Mirrors - Clip On - Pair # KS3990. These universal fit mirrors are designed to fit vehicles with mirrors that have a space between the mirror and the mirror housing. This part number includes both the driver's and passenger's side towing mirrors. The dual lens help expand your field of view to give you a better view...
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  • How To Pick The Correct Rise/Drop Ball Mount for a 2006 Ford Explorer
  • I attached an FAQ article on how to pick out the correct ball mount for your application for you to check out. Basically you will take your trailer on a level surface and measure from the distance from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler. Next, you will compute the difference between the hitch height and the trailer coupler height. Whatever the difference is will be the drop that you will need in a ball mount. So if your hitch is 6 inches taller than the bottom of your coupler...
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  • Availability of Trailer Hitch for 2017 Ford Explorer
  • For your 2017 Ford Explorer, we only have hitches like the Draw Tite part # 76034 that hang below the rear bumper like in the picture I attached. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and 4-Bike Rack for a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
  • The Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack part # TH9025XT is an excellent option for you. It provides three attachment points on each bike for maximum security and comes with an integrated cable lock for the bikes. In order to use this bike rack to its fullest extent on your 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7315. This is currently the only hitch we have that will allow for 4 bikes to be carried on the back of your vehicle. The other...
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  • When Is Roadmaster Charge Line Kit # RM-156-75 Needed When Using # RM-156-25
  • The Roadmaster Charge Kit part # RM-156-25 is designed to tap into the 12 volt power circuit that's carried from the tow vehicle to the towed vehicle through the wiring used for the lighting. If the trailer wiring at the rear of your 2013 Thor Palazzo already has the 12 volt circuit active then you would not need to use the # RM-156-75 but if it does not then you would need this kit as it comes with extra wire to run from the motor to the connector.
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  • Does Air Line of Bulldog Winch Compressor # BDW41000 Use Standard Quick Connect Fitting
  • The air hose of the Bulldog Winch Compressor # BDW41000 has a standard quick-connect fitting on the end of it so if you had an extension hose that fit that style of fitting this would work well for you.
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  • Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller in 2016 Ford Explorer
  • If your 2016 Ford Explorer does not have any trailer wiring present at the rear of it there isn't a factory wiring option for installing a brake controller. You can still pretty easily install trailer wiring but you have to hardwire everything. You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # C56172. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller...
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