Availability of Trailer Hitch for 2005 Ford F-150 XLT

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I have a Ford F-150 that has a trailer ball that screws right into the bumper. I dont tow anything heavy, so it works great except that it is too high and causes my smaller trailer to be at a severe angle. Do you have a bumper mounted receiver hitch that would mount below my bumper that you would recommend?

asked by: Braden M

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A level trailer tows much better so I understand your interest in a hitch that will allow your trailer to remain level when it is hitched to your truck. For your 2005 Ford F-150 we do offer hitch receivers that will provide a hitch tube that sits below your bumper. These hitches mount to the truck's frame and the receiver tubes will sit below your bumper. There is no bumper-mounted hitch for your truck.

Since your truck does not have a factory hitch you can use either round-tube Curt Class III hitch # C13352 (which requires some drilling) or square-tube hitch # 13357 (which does not require drilling). All hitch fits are shown on the linked page.

Once you have a hitch installed you can select the correct ball mount that allows your hitched trailer to remain level. The linked article explains how to take the measurements at your installed hitch and trailer coupler. A link to all 2-inch ball mounts is included along with a link to hitch balls.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C14357 is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Ford F-150 but will not fit with the factory installed hitch. You will need to remove the factory hitch to install an aftermarket hitch like this. This is the strongest hitch…

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Answer 2

The #C14360 is for the 2006-2008 Ford F-150 without the factory receiver. For a Class IV hitch that is confirmed to fit your 2005 Ford F-150 I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C14357. This hitch has a 2" receiver with a maximum gross…

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Answer 3

I checked with Curt and am happy to confirm that the Curt Trailer Hitch item #13357 does fit all of the 2004 Ford F-150's without a factory hitch installed. You will just need to lower the exhaust to access the pre-drilled holes in your trucks…

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Answer 4

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 5

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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

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 8

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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