OEM Style Trailer Hitch for 2011 Ford Explorer

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I am looking for a trailer hitch for a fifth generation Explorer that will mount behindinch the bumper like the OEM hitch does. I understand I will have to change the configuration of the bumper itself with the appropriate panels from Ford, but I want the hitch at the OEM installed height and completely covered when not in use like the OEM hitch.

asked by: Mark B

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The hitches we offer for your Explorer, the Curt Class III, part # C13386 and the Draw-Tite # 76034 both have the receiver tube sitting below the rear bumper fascia as shown in the photos I provided for you. We don't offer an OEM style hitch for your Explorer. You would need to see a Ford dealer about that.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

For your 2017 Ford Explorer, we only have hitches like the Draw Tite part #76034 that hang below the rear bumper like in the picture I attached. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.

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Answer 2

There are 3 trailer hitches available for your 2018 Ford Explorer and none of them require any kind of modification to the rear bumper on the vehicle. All are custom hitches that use existing holes in the Explorer's frame for a no-drill…

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Answer 3

All of the trailer hitches we carry for the 2013 Ford Explorer will have the receiver and part of the crosstube visible beneath the rear fascia on the vehicle as you can see in the video I have linked showing installation of Curt hitch #C13386. If…

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Answer 4

This is going to be a very easy fix and make your rides much quieter! The hangers on the exhaust system were not supposed to be re-installed. The Curt Hitch #C13386 has hanger brackets literally on the hitch that replace your hangers for your 2013…

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Answer 5

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #13112 will fit right under your 1-1/4 inch receiver as you stated. Your vehicle has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs, so you will be able to tow you the Rockwood Pop-up you referenced.…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

Actually, both of the hitches we offer for a 2006 Ford Explorer are designed to mount below a factory hitch with a Class II 1-1/4 inch opening. I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Round Tube Trailer Hitch, item #75437, because it will do exactly as…

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Answer 8

For your 2006 Ford Explorer the hitches we offer for your vehicle all require the factory hitch to be left on. The reason is that your factory hitch is part of the rear bumper so it has to remain installed. The Draw Tite hitch part #75437 would fit…

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Answer 9

We do not fabricate trailer hitch receivers. We don't have any replacement options for your OEM hitch, but we do have add on hitches that fit directly underneath the OEM hitch to give you the 2 inch receiver. The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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