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Ford Explorer Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Installation And Review Videos

     

Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ford Explorer- Video

Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ford Explorer

Today on our 2014 Ford Explorer we'll be test-fitting the Curt Tri-Ball Mount for 2 inch hitches, Part Number C45001. This tri-ball mount is a great alternative to purchasing different sized ball mounts for your different styles of trailers. We'll start off our test-fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch. We'll then secure it with a pin and clip. Now since this ball mount has no drop or rise, if your vehicle's hitch height matches your trailer ride height, this ball mount would be appropriate for you. With the ball mount in this position, the 2 and 5/16ths inch ball is at the top. more


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1/27/2014 4:12:58 PM



MaxxTow Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ford Explorer- Video

MaxxTow Ball Mount Review - 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". Keep in mind, this measurement may vary, due to tire size, hitch style, or other after-market accessories. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch. We'll then secure it with the pin and clip. Now, this ball mount is a great way to haul a bike rack or a cargo carrier while towing a small boat or trailer. more


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1/27/2014 11:39:35 AM



MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ford Explorer- Video

MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ford Explorer

Today on our 2014 Ford Explorer we'll be test fitting the Maxxtow Adjustable Height Ball Mount for Two Inch Hitches with a 10 inch drop or an 8 inch rise rated at 5000 pounds, Part Number MT70067. 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 inches. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or other after-market accessories. We'll begin our test fit in the drop position by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch. We'll then line up the pinholes and secure it with the pin and clip. more


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1/27/2014 11:39:22 AM



Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ford Explorer- Video

Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ford Explorer

Today on our 2014 Ford Explorer, we'll be test fitting the Draw Tite Ball Mount with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop rated at 7,500 pounds, part number 2923. 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 inches. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tar size, hitch style or other after market accessories. We'll nor begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch. Once secured with the pin and clip, we'll go ahead and measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform, getting a measurement of about 18 1/4 of an inch. Now if your vehicle's hitch height matches ours and your trailer's right height matches this measurement, this should be an appropriate ball mount for you. We can now flip the ball mount over into the rise position and again measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform and this position, this measurement if about 21 1/2 inches. Again, if your trailer's right height matches this measurement, this should be an appropriate ball mount for you. And that would complete today's test fit for the Draw Tite Ball Mount, part number 2923 on our 2014 Ford Explorer. . more


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1/27/2014 10:23:59 AM



Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2014 Ford Explorer- Video

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2014 Ford Explorer

Today on our 2014 Ford Explorer we'll be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount for 2 inch hitches with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop rated at 10,000 pounds, part number AMSC2. 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 inches. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or other aftermarket accessories. In the drop position we'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch. We'll then secure it with the pin and clip. more


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1/27/2014 9:39:51 AM



Convert-A-Ball Heavy Duty Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2014 Ford Explorer- Video

Convert-A-Ball Heavy Duty Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2014 Ford Explorer

Today on our 2014 Ford Explorer we'll be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount for 2 inch hitches with a 1 inch rise or 2 inch drop rated at 14,000 pounds, part number AMSC2HD. 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 inches. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or other aftermarket accessories. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount in the drop position and securing it with the pin and clip. We'll now go ahead and measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform getting a measurement of about 19 inches. more


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1/27/2014 9:39:47 AM



Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Ford Explorer- Video

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Ford Explorer

Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer well be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball cushion ball mount for two inch hitches with a three-quarter inch rise or two inch drop, rated at 10,000 pounds, part number AMSC2. Before we begin our test fit well first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. The hitch height for our vehicle is about 16 inches. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or other aftermarket accessories.Well begin our test fit in the drop position by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch. Well then secure it with the pin and clip. more


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11/5/2013 10:00:22 AM



Convert-A-Ball Heavy Duty Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Ford Explorer- Video

Convert-A-Ball Heavy Duty Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Ford Explorer

Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer we'll be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushion ball mount for 2 inch hitches with a 1 inch rise or 2 inch drop, rated at 14,000 pounds, part number AMSC2HD. Now before we begin our test fit we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. The hitch height for our vehicle is about 16 1/4 inches; keep in mind that this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or other aftermarket accessories.We'll now begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch. We'll then secure it with the pin and clip. In the drop position, from the ground to the top of the ball platform is about 14 inches. more


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11/5/2013 10:00:22 AM



Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 8 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Ford Explorer- Video

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 8 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Ford Explorer

Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer we'll be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushion ball mount for 2 inch hitches with a 6 3/4 inch rise or 8 inch drop, rated at 10,000 pounds, part number AMSC8. Now before we begin our test fit we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. The hitch height for our vehicle is about 16 1/4 inches; keep in mind that this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or other aftermarket accessories. We'll begin our test fit in the drop position by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch. We'll then secure it with the pin and clip. With the ball mount secured well measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform getting a measurement of about 8 inches. more


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11/5/2013 10:00:22 AM



Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2013 Ford Explorer- Video

Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2013 Ford Explorer

Speaker: Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer we'll be test fitting the curt tri-ball mount for 2 inch hitches in black part no. C45001. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch. We'll then secure it with a pin and clip. Now, since this ball mount has no drop or rise if your vehicle is hitch height matches your trailer ride height this ball mount would be appropriate for you. In this position we have the 2 and 5 16 inch ball on the top. We can pull the pin and rotate it to the right to access the 2 inch ball or to the left to access the 1 and 7, 8 inch ball. This ball mount is a great way to hold different size trailers without the need of additional ball mounts. That completes today test fit for the curt tri-ball mount part no more


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11/5/2013 10:00:22 AM



Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2013 Ford Explorer- Video

Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2013 Ford Explorer

Today, on our 2013 Ford Explorer, we'll be test fitting the Draw-Tite Ball Mount with three quarter inch rise or two inch drop rated at 7,500 pounds part number 2923. Before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. The hitch height for our vehicle is about 16 1/4 inches. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or other after-market accessories. We'll now begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount in the drop position into the opening of the hitch. We'll then secure it with a pin and clip and measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform. more


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11/5/2013 10:00:22 AM



MaxxTow Ball Mount Review - 2013 Ford Explorer- Video

MaxxTow Ball Mount Review - 2013 Ford Explorer

Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer, we'll be test fitting the Maxxtow Ball Mount with the 2" accessory receiver for 2" hitches with a 2-1/4" drop. Rated at 5,000 pounds. Part number MT70066. Now, before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch heightis the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. The hitch height for our vehicle is about 16-1/4". Keep in mind that this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or other aftermarket accessories. We'll now begin our test fitby sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of thehitch.We'll insert our pin and clip, and measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform. more


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11/5/2013 10:00:22 AM



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