Class III Trailer Hitch for a 2006 Ford Explorer

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I own a 2006 Ford Explorer with a class 2 hitch and need to upgrade to a class 3 hitch how will I be able to do this.

asked by: Dick

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Actually, both of the hitches we offer for a 2006 Ford Explorer are designed to mount below a factory hitch with a Class II 1-1/4 inch opening. I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Round Tube Trailer Hitch, item # 75437, because it will do exactly as mentioned above.

expert reply by: Andi

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Answer 1

The Ford Explorer has a 6-pin connector behind the glove box on the passenger's side. The port behind the glove box is shown in the video of the Trailer Brake Controller Installation on 2004 Ford Explorer that I have included. You can see it at…

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Answer 2

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 3

Your 2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer could have either a 1-1/4 inch hitch or a 2 inch hitch. You will need to measure the size of the receiver opening on the hitch to make sure what size you have. You might also see if there is a label on your hitch…

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Answer 4

You can use that factory port for the brake controller, however, there is no 7-Way kit available for the 2007 Ford Explorer with factory 4-Way. You will have to find were the blue wire for brakes terminates. From our experience it terminates in a…

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Answer 5

I have a solution for you. You would want the Draw-Tite part #75437. This is a Class III 2 inch hitch specifically designed to fit your 2007 Ford Explorer with a factory hitch. You will need to retain your factory hitch to install this hitch. It will…

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Answer 6

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2006 Explorer is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch, part #75437. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. This will install beneath your factory hitch as it is not a replacement hitch.…

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Answer 7

While I can sympathize with your issue, it is not safe to tow a trailer if you only have a 2" hitch ball and your trailer coupler is designed for a 2-5/16" hitch ball, even for a short distance; the insecure connection between hitch ball…

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Answer 8

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 9

We do not fabricate trailer hitch receivers. We don't have any replacement options for your OEM hitch, but we do have add on hitches that fit directly underneath the OEM hitch to give you the 2 inch receiver. The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 10

For your 2006 Ford Explorer the hitches we offer for your vehicle all require the factory hitch to be left on. The reason is that your factory hitch is part of the rear bumper so it has to remain installed. The Draw Tite hitch part #75437 would fit…

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Answer 11

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #13112 will fit right under your 1-1/4 inch receiver as you stated. Your vehicle has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs, so you will be able to tow you the Rockwood Pop-up you referenced.…

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Answer 12

The hitches we offer for your Explorer, the Curt Class III, part #C13386 and the Draw-Tite #76034 both have the receiver tube sitting below the rear bumper fascia as shown in the photos I provided for you. We don't offer an OEM style hitch for…

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