Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2013 Ford Explorer
Question:
All Concern, I would like to know about the following product. Does this product meet towing requirements to tow 5x8foot cargo trailer? I have 2013 frod explorer. Also im looking for wiring for tail lights . 2013 Ford Explorer Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III - 2. Thanks
asked by: Zia, A
Expert Reply:
The Curt Trailer Hitch part # C13386 that has been confirmed as a fit for your 2013 Ford Explorer would be more than capable of towing a 5 by 8 foot cargo trailer. This hitch has a 4,000 lb trailer weight rating and a 400 lb tongue weight rating so it would have more than enough capacity.
Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
For trailer wiring you would then want the part # 118540. I attached an install video for you to check out for this product as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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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 Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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