Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Question:
I have a 2005 Ford Explorer Sporttrac it has a 350lb tongue weight 3500 gross max weight. Need a hitch to tow a 2800 lb motorcycle trailer being used as a food truck. It is advisable for a truck this size and with age of truck?
asked by: Tina
Expert Reply:
Hey Tina, for your 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac you can use the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75112. This hitch has a max weight capacity of 6,000 lbs, a 600 lb tongue weight capacity, and is custom fit so it'll bolt right up.
Since you're planning on towing a trailer, you're also going to need a ball mount # 989900 and a wiring harness # C58044.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ 60" Harness and Wire Taps
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- 5 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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