Towing a Trailer with 2014 Mustang GT vs 1999 Honda Civic Coupe

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Im looking to be able to tow a sport bike ~450lbs+trailer with my 2014 Mustang GT. The car itself is lowered 1.4inch in the rear, 1.2inch in the front. I want to make sure I have the right hitch receiver/hitch combo to carry a single axle trailer to account for the lowered ride height. Or would you recommend performing this towing feat with a completely factory 1999 Honda Civic EX coupe. I thought the added power/braking/grip of the mustang would make a much superior choice. But if the civic can handle it. Who wants to buther their mustang?? : thanks in advance!

asked by: Justin

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I did some checking in the the owners manuals for both the 2014 Ford Mustang GT and the 1999 Honda Civic Coupe for you. The owner's manual for the 1999 Civic Coupe instructs that the vehicle is not designed for and should not be used to tow a trailer. I was able to find the 3.7L and 5.0L Mustang have a maximum trailer weight capacity of 1,000 pounds. Per the owner's manual, the Shelby GT should not be used to tow a trailer.

The biggest concern in towing with the Mustang will be ground clearance. When we installed a hitch on a stock 2014 Mustang convertible, we found the measurement from the top of the hitch receiver to the ground to be 9-1/2 inches. Since your GT is lowered, the ground clearance on your vehicle will be even less. Once the trailer's tongue weight is added, your vehicle will ride even closer to the ground.

If you decide you want to tow with your vehicle, the trailer hitch I recommend for your 2014 Ford Mustang GT is the Draw-Tite Class I Receiver Hitch # 24863. You will need the recommended ball mount, part # 3594. I have attached the installation instructions and an installation video of this hitch for you.

For a wiring harness, you will want the Tow Ready T-one Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118487. This wiring harness will install behind the taillights of your vehicle. I have attached an installation video for you.

I have also attached some help articles on towing and choosing a ball mount for you to check out.

expert reply by: Victoria B

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Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 2

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 3

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 4

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 5

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 6

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 8

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Answer 9

The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2023 Hyundai Tucson is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C94WR which I confirmed as a fit with Curt for all models, including the Hybrid. This trailer hitch features a bolt-on installation so there is no…

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Answer 10

I'm happy to say that there is indeed both a trailer hitch and trailer wiring for your 2024 Chevy Trax. The fits for both parts on your '24 Trax are the following: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C75VV - Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat…

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Answer 11

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 12

Reese has a gooseneck ball that fits the OEM pucks of your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with the part #RP23FR but this doesn't have any rise built into it. The ball you mentioned does not fit your truck.

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