Replacement Draw-Tite Hitch Hardware And Wiring For Trailer Brakes On A 2014 Ford Explorer
Question:
Took my draw tite hitch off my 2018 Ford Explorer and will be installing on my 2014 Explorer. What hardware kit should I purchase to do the correct install. Also recommend an electric harness to connect, will be pulling a boat with electric brakes.
asked by: Mark W
Expert Reply:
You need the Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches Item # RHK to install the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" Item # 76034 on your 2014 Ford Explorer. As far as a wiring I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector Item # C56278. This harness plugs directly into factory plugs, located under the vehicle, on the passenger side. I recommend using Dielectric Grease for Electrical Connectors, 2 oz. Item # 11755 on the connectors under the vehicle. This will help keep the plugs pins from corroding and causing a short.
To mount the plug, I recommend the Mounting Bracket and Installation Hardware - Pollak 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Vehicle End Item # PK12711U.
If you are needing a brake controller I recommend the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional Item # C51180. This controller doesn't require any additional wires to be connected or a brake controller inside the vehicle. It simply plugs into your 7 pole plug, the cable from the trailer plugs into the end and it utilizes your cell phone as the controller.
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Dielectric Grease for Electrical Connectors, 2 oz.
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring
- Dielectric Grease
- LubriMatic
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Mounting Bracket and Installation Hardware - Pollak 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Vehicle End
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 7 Round
- Pollak
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Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches
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- Trailer Hitch
- Hardware
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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