MaxxTow Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ford Explorer Video

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Review of the MaxxTow Ball Mount on a 2014 Ford Explorer

Today on our 2014 Ford Explorer, we'll be test fitting the MaxxTow Ball Mount with a 2" Accessory Receiver for 2" Hitches, with a 2-1/4" drop, rated at 5,000 lbs., part number MT70066. Before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. This is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. We'll get a measurement of about 20-1/2".… see more >

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