Recommended Ball Mount And Ball For A 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Question:
Hi there. My husband and I just bought a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and it has a little hitch on it. We need the ball and the mount. We are hoping to get a trailer to haul some items. What would I need for our truck?
asked by: Jennifer S
Expert Reply:
I can certainly help point you in the right direction. The big thing here is we want to make sure your trailer will be level when you are towing. A 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac should have a hitch height right around 14". You can confirm this by measuring from the upper inside edge of your hitch receiver to the ground.
We also want to confirm the coupler height of your trailer. Most average trailers have a coupler height around 17". You can confirm this by parking your trailer on level ground and measuring from the bottom edge of the coupler to the ground. If your trailer is close to the 17" average, you will want a ball mount with about 3" of rise. For that I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # EBMK4, provided your vehicle does have the standard 2" hitch receiver. This will come with your ball mount, both a 1-7/8" and 2" ball, a pin and clip and a carrying case.
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etrailer 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
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- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 2" Rise, 4" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
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