Front Mount Trailer Hitches for a 2013 Ford Explorer and 2013 Honda Pilot

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Im thinking about buying a 2013 Ford Explorer, or a 2013 Honda Pilot, but need a front hitch to push my boat up a driveway not too steep, but not level and then into a 90 degree turn into a garage. With unibody construction, are the front hitches for either or both of those vehicles able to handle this? I currently drive a 1995 Dodge Dakota and have done this maneuver many times with that car and my boat.

asked by: Jeff B

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Either vehicle can most likely handle pushing around the boat and trailer without any trouble unless the boat and trailer are really large and heavy. For either vehicle the front mount hitches are rated for 350 pounds vertical load (like tongue weight) and 9,000 pounds line pull. In terms of stress on the vehicle, whether the vehicle is pushing or pulling the load a lot of the stress are the same. So basically, check to see the towing capacities of the vehicles to make sure they can handle the weight.

For the 2013 Ford Explorer you would use front mount hitch # C31052. This hitch will fit all models of the 2013 Explorer EXCEPT EcoBoost models.

For the 2013 Honda Pilot the correct front mount hitch is # C31064. The lower fascia will have to be permanently removed to install this hitch. I have linked instructions for both hitches for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

You are correct! Curt front-mount hitch #C31064 is a confirmed fit for your 2015 Honda Pilot. This hitch installs without drilling using included hardware. The linked installation instructions detail the basic hand tools required. You will need a…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my contact at Curt and was able to get an installed picture of front mount hitch #31514. I have included it for you. Also, according to Curt the hitch measures just under 12 inches from the ground up to the center of the hitch pin hole.…

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Answer 3

As long as your e-bikes weigh less 60 lbs each or less, your Kuat NV 2.0 #BA22B bike rack will work great with the Curt #31514 front mount receiver. I can't say for certain if the handlebars of the closest bike would clear the hood, but as you…

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Answer 4

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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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 7

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Front Mount Trailer Hitches for a 2013 Ford Explorer and 2013 Honda Pilot

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