Towing Capacity and Trailer Hitch Recommendation 2010 Ford Flex for Towing 2,000 lb Boat Trailer

Published 01/17/2019

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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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Question:

2010 Ford Flex. 2000 pound total weight pontoon. 850 mile trip. SEL, AWD and 70000 miles on the Flex. Any advice?

asked by: Curtis J

Helpful Expert Reply:

I looked up the towing capacity of your 2010 Ford Flex and it has a capacity of 4,500 lbs total trailer weight which means you'd pretty easily be able to tow a 2,000 lb boat and trailer. You'll need a few things to do this safely. First is a hitch like the Draw Tite part # 75679 that you referenced. This has a 2 inch opening which means it will have plenty of capacity and is also the size that is most popular with hitch accessories. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.

For trailer wiring you'd then want the T-One kit part # 118472. This kit installs without requiring any splicing. I attached an install video link for this for you to check out as well.

Since you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C