etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Ford Explorer Video

First you will need either the Base Plate #RM79RR for the factory plastic bumper or the Base Plate #RM92ZR if you have the Ford Modular front bumper. I recommend using the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar #RM-676 as the arm…

I do have an option for you but we don't carry replacement parts for Dometic awnings unfortunately. That said, we do still have a way to get you back up and running and it's with the Solera 12V Electric RV Awning Conversion Kit part #LC434723…

The best way to determine if your Explorer is equipped with the tow package is to check with your Ford dealer. They should be able to run the VIN and be able to tell you exactly how the vehicle was equipped. I'm assuming you're needing the…

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2016 Explorer is the Draw-Tite #76034. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. The hands-free liftgate option will still work. You just need to run your foot under either side of the…

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98867 will still fit your 2019 Ford Explorer. You will have to remove the exhaust from all 4 hangers to lower it for the hitch installation. That will be the only exception for the installation process. Make sure…

Yes, the hands free liftgate feature on your 2018 Nissan Pathfinder will still be functional with the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76031 installed. However, in order to activate this feature you will need to place your foot on…

I did some checking and it looks like your 2017 Ford Explorer 4WD with a 3.5 liter engine is flat towable as-is as long as you follow the flat towing procedures outlined in the owners manual. Only restriction is that you have to stay under 65 mph and…

Hitch manufacturers have to work with how the vehicle manufacturers design the vehicles. On your 2017 Ford Explorer there happens to be access to a third hole on the frame on the one side so they went ahead and utilized it. With it's current…

There is a trailer hitch receiver that fits your 2016 Ford Explorer which will still allow your Hands-Free liftgate to work, but you may have to kick to the side of the receiver, as opposed to the exact center where the receiver is. What you will…

Yes, a 2016 Ford Explorer (4WD) can be flat-towed with all four wheels down so long as it has the 3.5L V6 or 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine. That said, there are no modification needed for this unless a specific flat-tow part you are looking at requires…

In general, snow tire chains are generally placed on drive wheels, but they can sometimes also be used on non-powered wheels. If a vehicle is front-wheel-drive only, then generally the front tires are the priority but it is permissible to place them…

According to your owners manual, you can absolutely flat tow your specific model. It is not recommended to tow this vehicle over 65 mph. You will also need to start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and…