Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2014 Lincoln MKX AWD

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Do you recommend the Curt or the Draw Tite for this SUV? Im leaning towards the Draw Tite. I would be getting the complete set : the Ball Mount Kit and the wiring Harness. This is going to pull a MAX Capacity Coachman Travel Trailer 14R, its 164 from hitch to bumper. 14foot Interior space and total gross weight capacity of 3886. Trailer Weight alone is 2662. The hitch on my MKX now can pull 3500, I just want to be safe. Do you recommend anything else? Thankyou so much,

asked by: Patricia I

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For your 2014 Lincoln MKX the hitch I recommend is the etrailer hitch part # e98870 as this is a USA made hitch with more than enough capacity for your vehicle, is priced great, and only has the hitch opening hanging below the rear bumper which means it's mostly out of plain sight.

The best trailer wiring option is the Tekonsha kit part # 118519 because it's easy to install and comes with a very reliable converter box. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.

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.

You might also consider rear suspension enhancement to help prevent sagging when you are towing like with the Air Lift kit part # AL60819 which is a confirmed fit. You can air the bags up at any point and gain additional rear suspension support as needed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The only solution we'd have is rear suspension enhancement for your 2010 Ford Edge to reduce the sag at the rear of the vehicle when using the carrier so that you have better ground clearance. For that the Air Lift kit part #AL60819 would be the…

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Answer 2

Since you are dealing with a ground clearance issue with your tow vehicle and trailer, your best bet is to look into a short weight distribution shank like the Blue Ox shank, #BXW4017. This will provide the most ground clearance possible for your…

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We have yet to have the chance to install Air Lift air bags #AL60819 on a 2010 Ford Edge so there isn't a video yet. But I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. The air line will be at the top of the springs.

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It's not permitted to use a weight distribution system on a 2011 Ford Edge due to the unibody frame construction. That said, if you are simply after ways to fix the rear end sag/squat I have a great option for you in the Air Lift 1000 Air Helper…

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Answer 5

The weight of a trailer you are able to tow with your 2015 Edge depends on a couple of things. I have attached a chart from page 228 of the owner's manual that shows the maximum trailer weight you can tow based on the drivetrain and engine size.…

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Answer 6

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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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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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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Hey Tarek, for your 2023 Ford Raptor I recommend checking out the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System #T75MR. This suspension enhancement system has a load leveling capacity of 3,000 lbs, will increase stability while reducing sag, and will install…

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Answer 10

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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