Do The Towing Capacity Differences of Curt and etrailer Trailer Hitches For 2021 Ford Ranger Matter
Question:
I am looking for a trailer hitch for my 2021 Ford Ranger and noticed that the Curt and etrailer hitches available have pretty different towing capacities. Does that make any difference for my truck?
asked by: Joe C
Expert Reply:
I looked up the capacities of your 2021 Ford Ranger and found that as long as the trailer you are pulling has trailer brakes then your truck will have a maximum towing capacity of 7,500lbs.
The Curt # C13417 and etrailer Trailer Hitch # e63AR actually have the same towing capacities. They only have a 6,000lb trailer weight rating and 900lb tongue weight rating. The towing capacities increase to 8,000 pounds when used with weight distribution, so they could limit how heavy of a trailer you can tow unless you use weight distribution.
You will also need to have a 7-way connector installed on your truck so I recommend the # C56431, and to be able to control your electric trailer brakes you will need a trailer brake controller. I recommend the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 as it plugs directly in to your newly installed 7-way connector and will not require any additional wiring or drilling holes in the interior of your truck like other controllers.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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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
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- etrailer
more information >
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- etrailer
more information >
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