Trailer Hitch Recommendations for a 1999 Ford Explorer Sport with Full Size Factory Spare Tire
Question:
Will the Valley V81680 fit on my 1999 Ford Explorer Sport with 16 inch factory spare tire? I read a reply that it will fit on a 2001 with the 16inch spare. Thank you.
asked by: Sam A
Expert Reply:
I have included a link to the trailer hitches that are for the 1999 model. For a hitch that will accommodate a factory full size spare tire, you can use CURT Trailer Hitch, # 13540. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
If you plan on doing some towing, I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit, # 989900, which comes will 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, and pin with clip, and a carrying bag.
For trailer wiring, if the vehicle does not have a tow package, use # 118345. If it does have a tow package, use # 118241. I have included links to the installation details for both wiring harnesses.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tow Package Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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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
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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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
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
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