Trailer Hitch, Wiring and Ball Mount for 2017 Ford Mustang  

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There is a potential way for you to haul an electric wheelchair with a 2017 Ford Mustang, although there is not an adapter that is going to work. The reason for that is there is just one 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch adapter with rise that works with a Class I hitch, and that adapter, the Brophy # HT5R, has a 5 inch rise, which doesn't meet your needs. Additionally, the use of any adapter will reduce the weight capacity of your hitch by 50 percent, and since there are only Class I hitches with a 200 lb tongue weight capacity available for your '17 Mustang, that would leave just 100 lbs of capacity for an electric wheelchair and wheelchair carrier, which I have to imagine is not close to enough.

Due to those reasons the only solution to haul an electric wheelchair with a 2017 Ford Mustang is to put it on a small utility trailer and tow it. The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24928 is will fit either a Fastback or Convertible model of '17 Mustang and has a 2,000 lb towing capacity and 200 lb tongue weight capacity. You will also need a 4-way connector to power your trailer's lights, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118487.

The recommended ball mount for this hitch is the Draw-Tite Drawbar # 3594 along with a hitch ball, the size of which will be determined by your trailer's coupler. You will need either 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # 19256 or 2" Hitch Ball # 19258.

I have added links to video reviews for you to check out as well.

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Ken S.

3/13/2019

What price n part number for the trailer for electric wheelchair please. Can u help me with that

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Kyle S.

3/13/2019

The utility trailer we carry which may work is the Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer # K2MMT4X6, depending on the size of the electric wheelchair you are looking to haul; prices can be found on the product page. The Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer # K2MMT4X6 will require you use a 1-7/8" hitch ball so the proper one for you would be part # 19256. The bed of the Detail K2 measures 72" long x 48" wide x 7-1/2" tall which should tell you if your wheelchair can fit in the bed or not. It has a payload capacity of nearly 1,300 lbs which I believe should be more than adequate for an electric wheelchair. The tailgate of this trailer folds down to act as a ramp or the bed can tilt down for loading. Additionally you could use loading ramps such as the Erickson # EM07435. To tie down the wheelchair you can use s such as the CargoBuckle Cam Buckle Tie-Down Straps # IMF12637 or Erickson Ratchet Tie-Down Straps # EM31408. I have added links to video reviews of the trailer and straps for you to check out.

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