Recommended Pop-Up Camper Trailer Towing System for 2007 Ford Explorer

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Thank you so much for your recommendations. Just a couple of additional questions: (1) What is the difference (if any) between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver that you referenced and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer - Class III - 2" - Hitch Receiver (Item #75437)? (2) If I were to decide to use a Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller as I have used in the past on our E150 Ford van, what wiring package/harness would I need for our 2007 Ford Explorer already equipped with the 4-flat wiring harness?

asked by: Gary B

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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. The rear differential is the 3.55.

Most will have the 4 flat wiring harness already, so then you will use the # ETBC7L to give you the adapter from the 4-way to the 7-way with power and circuit breaker. Then you can use the Curt Echo # C51180 which doesn't require any wiring under your dash which will make installation easier and the ability to move the brake controller to another vehicle easily.

I've attached some videos to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Gary

6/10/2020

Thank you so much for your recommendations. Just a couple of additional questions: (1) What is the difference (if any) between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver that you referenced and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer - Class III - 2" - Hitch Receiver (Item #75437)? (2) If I were to decide to use a Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller as I have used in the past on our E150 Ford van, what wiring package/harness would I need for our 2007 Ford Explorer already equipped with the 4-flat wiring harness?

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Jason S.

6/10/2020

The difference between the Curt # 13112 and the Draw-Tite # 75437 is basically the manufacturer. They are very similar hitches in style and quality with the Curt hitch being assembled in the USA which is why it is my preference in this case. You can absolutely use the Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller. You will simply use wiring harness # 3035-P and then the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole # 37185 to complete the wiring.

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Answer 1

Yes, the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, item #13112, will fit on your 2010 Ford Explorer, with factory 1-1/4 inch hitch. Since your vehicle is equipped with the factory hitch you cannot use both hitches at the same time, damage to the hitch or vehicle…

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Answer 2

The hitch part #13112 that you referenced will sit underneath your factory hitch. This hitch requires your factory hitch to be present in order for it to install. I attached a review video for you to check out as well.

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Answer 3

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 4

The Curt Class III Custom Fit Trailer Hitch, item #13112, is designed to fit on your vehicle with the OEM Class II hitch installed. The #13112 hitch is a bolt on installation that bolts around the existing hitch. You need to make sure not to use both…

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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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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…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

Yes, the Curt Custom Fit Trailer Hitch Receiver, #13112, fits the 2007 Ford Explorer models with the factory installed 1-1/4 inch receiver. If you are planning to do some towing with your Explorer, I have included an article that covers the steps to…

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Answer 9

I attached a link to the installation instructions for the Curt Hitch part #13112 that you referenced that includes the torque specs you are looking for. Since we link the instructions directly from the manufacturer and they are subject to change we…

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Answer 10

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 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

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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