What Hitch Receiver Do You Recommend for My 2021 Ford EcoSport for Towing a Small Trailer?
Question:
What hitch do you recommend to tow my 2021 Ford EcoSport? I plan on towing my small trailer
asked by: Clare
Expert Reply:
For a great hitch that will be able to accommodate a small trailer on your 2021 Ford EcoSport, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" # C12188. The Curt hitch will provide your vehicle with up to 3,500 pounds of gross tow weight capacity and is manufactured in the U.S.A.
For brake light and turn signal functionality, I recommend the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236. The Curt connector installs directly to your battery to avoid overloading your vehicle's electrical system. Along with the trailer wiring harness, I recommend the Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop # C45521 if you need a ball mount for the tow.
I went ahead and attached videos of the installation process (for the hitch and wiring harness) and a product overview (for the ball mount) to this answer.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
more information >
Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
more information >
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
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