Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford F-150 - Curt C14002 Video

The actual towing capacity of your truck will depend on which 6cyl engine it has (3.37 or 3.5L), cab style and which gear ratio in the rear end it has. For the 3.7L engine, the max towing capacity number I see is 6700 lbs for a regular cab 4x2. For…

It would be technically possible to measure trailer tongue weight with a hanging scale assuming you had a way to put it at the exact height to attach it to your trailer as it sits level and the weight capacity was high enough. We have floor scales…

When equipped with the Max Trailer Tow Package, specific axle ratios, and cab size, your 2011 Ford F-150 XLT with the 3.5L EcoBoost can have a maximum towing capacity of 11,300 pounds. Again, this is dependent on how your truck came equipped from…

All of the hitches available for the 2009 Ford F-150 are rated for 6,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 600 pounds tongue weight capacity. However, all of the available hitches (see link) are rated for use with weight distribution which will allow…

We have everything needed to equip your 2014 Ford F-150 so that it can tow your utility trailer and power its electric brakes. The exact parts you need will depend a bit on what is already installed on your truck. Starting at the rear bumper, if you…

Based on the sticker and weight ratings showing it would be a class III hitch. The difference between a class III like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Item #C13903 and IV hitches like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Item #C14002 is typically the…

For your R-pod travel trailer, the biggest issue you will face is sway , so I recommend he Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW #RP66086 which is rated for total tongue weight between 200 and…

Since your 2012 Ford F-150 did not come with the factory to package, the blue wire for the electric brake output can be located at the manufacturers connector in the engine compartment on the drivers side near the firewall. You will notice a dark…

For the Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger #PD4135K, the battery positive lead is connected to the red lead coming out of the back behind the DC fuse board. You may connect the refrigerator to…

A factory 7-way trailer connector isn't all you need to power a trailer's electric brakes. You still need a brake controller. Some Ford F-150s are equipped with a factory integrated brake controller, which you may have. If your 2012 Ford…

It sounds like you may already have the factory towing package wiring present, so to install a 7 way connector on your 2013 Ford F-150 XL you can use the Curt #C55774, which will plug into the same port your 4 way is plugged into. I do recommend…