Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 Ford Mustang GT
Question:
What is the beefiest trailer hitch I can put on a 2006 ford mustang gt? Is tongue wt the wt of what I would put on a carrier? I am not sure how much I am going to tow. If I put a carrier on it, it would be four tires. If I tow a trailer it would have a kart on it. Thanks
asked by: Joseph
Expert Reply:
All of the trailer hitches available for your 2006 Ford Mustang GT are Class I hitches with a 200lb tongue weight capacity and a 2,000lb towing capacity. The Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch, # 24747, will fit the GT model, but it will not fit the specialty GT models like the California Special, Shelby GT and GT500. I have attached an installation video for you to check out. This hitch comes with a ball mount and a pin and clip. To tow a trailer, you will just need a hitch ball, # 19258 for a 2 inch ball or # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch ball. The trailer you are towing will dictate the size ball you will need.
You will also need a trailer wiring harness, I recommend the Wiring Harness, # C59496.
When choosing a cargo carrier, it is important to choose a carrier that is compatible with a Class I trailer hitch. Not all cargo carriers fit Class I trailer hitches. The Curt Cargo Carrier, # C18110, is our lightest Class I rated carrier. This carrier weighs approximately 30lbs, so you will have about 170lbs of cargo capacity to work with.
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- 8 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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