Best 2013 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitch Options- Video
Today, we're going to be taking a look at your best trailer hitch options for your 2013 Ford Explorer. Up top we have the etrailer.com hitch, here in the center, this is the Curt hitch and down here at the bottom is a Draw-Tite hitch.We found that the draw tight is going to have the highest weight capacity rating. Also, when it comes to towing we found that the draw tight is going to be the best choice there. When it came to the appearance of the hitches, we found that the etrailer.com hitch is going to look the best.Now, we found a few differences in between all these hitches. The first one is going to be the actual weight capacity that these hitches can handle. Now, the etrailer.com and the Curt hitch, they're going to be the exact same. more
3/8/2019 10:12:14 AM
etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford Explorer- Video
Speaker 1: Today on this 2013 Ford Explorer, we're going to review and install the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number E98867.This is what our hitch looks like when it's installed on our Explorer. First off, we have a 2" x 2" opening here, which is very popular for all kinds of accessories and ball mounts. Has a nice rounded collar around it for reinforcement, and also look back in receiver tube, you have a standard 5/8 diameter hitch pinhole, which will work great with your existing hitch pin or your favorite locking pin. For your safety chains on your trailer, you get this plate right here with the holes in it, so our safety chains work just like that.Overall quick view of our hitch, you notice it's constructed of a round tubing, and it stays below the bumper course but goes up as soon as possible behind the bumper and up into it's attachment points up on the frame. Some things to know about the weight rating on the hitch is that it's good for 400 pounds of tongue weight, which is the weight that pushes down on the hitch, and it's also good for 4,000 pounds pulling weight. Now, when you add a weight distribution assembly between your hitch and your trailer, the weight goes up to 500 pounds of tongue weight and 5,000 pounds of pulling weight.One final note is the finish of our hitch here is a powder coat black carbide finish, which is actually seems to me a little bit stronger than the other finishes on some other competitor hitches. more
9/25/2018 8:02:13 AM
Curt Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford Explorer- Video
Speaker 1: Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer you're gonna be taking a look at, I'm gonna show you how to install the Curt class III trailer hitch receiver, part number C13386. Now, the only thing really noticeable is this bottom part of our crossbar, and our receiver tube. However, it has a nice round shape, so it's gonna fit nicely with the contour of the vehicle. The outer part of our receiver tube is not gonna stick out past the edge of our bumper fascia, so we're not gonna have to worry about hitting our legs or our shins on it when we're loading and unloading the back of the vehicle.This is gonna be a class III hitch. It's gonna be two inch by two inch. You can see it has a nice reinforced collar to give it a little extra stability on the receiver tube. more
9/13/2018 8:12:22 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford Explorer - Draw-Tite- Video
Today, on our 2013 Ford Explorer, we're going to be installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame trailer hitch receiver, part number 76034. Here's what our hitch looks like fully installed. This is a class III, so it's going to give us that 2"x2" receiver tube opening. It does have a reinforced collar around the receiver tube giving it added strength and that nice, clean, finished look. The forwardmost hole here is going to be for our pin and clip, and it's going to use a standard 5/8" pin and clip. They're not included, but you can pick one up on our website using part number PC3. The rearward hold here, that's going to be for a J-Pin stabilization device, which is sold separately. It is great if any of your accessories don't have a built-in anti-rattle. As far the safety chain loops, it's going to be a plate style. more
5/8/2017 9:37:11 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford Explorer - Hidden Hitch- Video
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer well be installing hidden hitch, part number 87720. This is what out hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is three and three-quarter inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 15 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. more
10/11/2012 7:44:44 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford Explorer - Curt- Video
Toda on our 2013 For Explorer well install the Curt hitch part number C13100. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is four and three-quarter inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 16 and a quarter inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a drawbar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. more
10/8/2012 3:47:23 PM
