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• Do The Curt C12130 And 13707 Hitches Use The Same Mounting Holes For Installation?
  Hello Daniel. The Curt # C12130 hitch and the # 13707 do use the same bolt holes for installation. If you change out the hitch I do recommend you remove the old hardware and use the new hardware that comes with the new # 13707 hitch.
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• 2000 Grand Marquis Trailer Hitch Receiver Capacity Rated Higher Than Vehicle Capacity
  Your owners manual will give you the towing capacity of your vehicle. The hitch receiver, like # C12130 has a higher capacity rating, but you will be limited to the manufacturer's specs. The hitch although rated for more, does not increase your vehicle's rating. In towing, the weakest rating of any of your parts is the one that is your maximum rating of all your parts. In this case, your limit will be 2000 lbs max towing capacity.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for the 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
  We have several hitches available for your 2010 Mercurt Grand Marquis. I have included a link to the options that we offer for your reference. The Curt # C12130 that you mentioned is not considered a fit for your 2010, it was a fit from 1992-2009. Of the hitches that are confirmed as a fit for your I recommend a Class III option like the # 41116. This hitch offers a 2 inch receiver that is compatible with a wide range of towing products, and a hitch accessories. If you plan on doing...
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• Does Curt Hitch C12130 Fit 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis
  Yes the Curt hitch part # C12130 is a confirmed fit for your 2008 Mercury Marquis. Then for trailer wiring the Curt harness part # C59236 would be a great option. It's a universal style harness that will require hardwiring to the taillight wiring.
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• Will My 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Require Modifications to Install a Trailer Hitch
  Modifications to the exhaust are only needed on 2003 and later model years. The exhaust is moved from its factory installed hanger on the car to the actual hitch. Your 2001 model year will not need these modifications.
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• Using the etrailer e98873 Motorcycle Carrier on a 1997 Lincoln Town Car
  I would not recommend using the etrailer Motorcycle Carrier # e98873 on your 1997 Lincoln Town Car. From the research I have done, your vehicle probably has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs. Once you add the weight of the motorcycle carrier and weight of the item you are carrying you will probably exceed the limit of 200 lbs. I would recommend checking your owners manual for the tongue weight and trailer weight capacity of your vehicle and looking into a small trailer. If...
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• Availability of and Installation of Class III Receiver Hitch for 2011 Lincoln Town Car
  There are 2 Class III receiver hitches available for your 2011 Town Car, the Draw-Tite Class III, part # 41116 and the Curt Class III, part # 13707. Both Hitches will work great for you. Luckily enough, on your particular vehicle, the vast majority of the cross bar will be hidden behind the rear bumper structure, with a very small amount of the bottom of the cross bar and the receiver opening visible below the bumper. Town Car models with the dual exhaust will require the removal and...
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• How to Order Replacement Hardware for the Draw Tite Hitch part # C12130
  The part number you would need for ordering a replacement hardware kit for your Curt hitch part # C12130 is the part # RHK. On the product page for the RHK you need to type C12130 in the "Hitch Number Box" and addit to your cart. Once purchased, we will ship you out the correct hardware.
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• Recommend Hitch and Wiring For 1997 Toyota Tacoma
  I do have an option for you but the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12130 is designed to fit certain years of the Lincoln Town Cars and Mercury Grand Marquis so it will not fit the Toyota. The part # 36063 the sticker references is a ball mount that is recommended for use with the hitch determined by Draw-Tite. For a 1997 Toyota Tacoma, I recommend Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13013 which is a custom fit design for the Toyota Tacoma that will not require any drilling to install....
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria for Towing 2,600 lb Boat Trailer
  There isn't a way we can recommend you reinforce a Class I hitch so that it's capacities increase. Only solution we have for your 2001 Ford Crown Victoria would be a higher capacity hitch. Ideally you'd go with a Class III like the Curt part # 13707 which has more than enough capacity, but a Class II like the Curt # C12130 also has enough capacity for your 2,600 lb boat as it has a 3,500 lb trailer capacity. For trailer wiring you'd then want the Hopkins kit part # HM11140504 which is...
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• What Modifications Need to be Made to Install Curt Hitch # C121030 on a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis
  You will need to relocate the exhaust pipe hanger on the passenger side to accommodate your dual exhaust on your 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. There is a hole in the plate bracket of the Curt Hitch # C12130 that will allow you to do this. Aside from that you will need to drill holes in the frame of your 2002 Mercury Grand for the mounting hardware to secure this hitch to the vehicle.
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• Trailer Hitch Fit for 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
  The Curt Trailer Hitch # C12130 has been determined to fit the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. I have attached links to our hitch mount Class II cargo carriers and bike racks for 1-1/4 inch hitch receivers for you.
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• Hitch, Ball Mount and Wiring Recommendation For 1997 Lincoln Continental
  We do not currently have a hitch to fit your 1997 Lincoln Continental, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12130 is a fit for 1981 - 2011 Lincoln Town Cars not Continentals. We could do a roof rack or a trunk mounted bike rack. If either of those would help, please let me know and I can help you find everything you need.
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• What Vehicles Does Trailer Hitch # C12130
  The Curt Trailer Hitch, # C12130, (installation instructions linked below) will fit the following vehicles: 1983 to 1991 Mercury Colony Park Wagon 1979 - 1991 Mercury Colony Park Wagon 1992 - 2011 Ford Crown Victoria 1992 - 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis 1983 - 1991 Mercury Grand Marquis excluding Wagon 1979 - 1986 Ford LTD Sedan 1979 - 1986 Ford LTD Wagon 1983 - 1991 Ford LTD Country Squire Wagon 1983 - 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria excluding Wagon 1983 - 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon 2003...
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• Can Trailer Hitch From 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis Be Installed on 2000 Model
  Both the 1998 and the 2000 Grand Marquis are of the Third Generation of that vehicle, so they can both use the same hitches. The hitch removed from your 1998 can be used on your 2000 Grand Marquis if it's in good shape, but you'll need new hardware, as the hardware is meant for a one time use only. If your hitch is a Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch or Curt, we can provide replacement hardware. The replacement hardware kit is part # RHK, which you can see by clicking the provided link. To get...
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• Can Appearance Panel be Trimmed and Reinstalled After Hitch Installation on 2003 Lincoln Town Car
  A lot of vehicles have those body or appearance panels. On the 2003 Lincoln Town Car it is not structural meaning that it isn't there to help hold the bumper or fascia up. It is basically helping to protect the metal parts above it from the elements. You might be able to reinstall the panel but it would require some extensive trimming and there aren't specific instructions that explain how to do so. Leaving it off is the way I would go. I have linked a video and the instructions to the...
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• Is Drilling Involved when Installing Trailer Hitch # C12130 on a 1983 to 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
  For the 1983 to 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, Sedan and Wagon, you will need to drill 4 holes in the frame in order to install Curt Trailer Hitch, # C12130. I have included a link to the installation details. Step 4 in the instructions explains the required drilling. I have also included a link to a video showing installation on a similar vehicle, a 1992 Lincoln Town Car. The main difference on the Town Car and other vehicles compatible with this hitch is that on the Town Car there are some...
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• Replacement Hardware Kit for Curt C12130 Hitch
  Yes, you can order an install kit for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C12130. You will want the Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches item # RHK. You will want to go to the product page and where it says item number put C12130 and under the manufacturer drop down select Curt.
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• Replacement Hitch Installation Hardware for Curt Hitch C12130
  We have the replacement hitch hardware you need. Part # RHK is a complete replacement hardware kit for your Curt hitch # C12130. Just click on the link for that part, enter the hitch item number in the field provided and click Add to Cart and you're all set. I have linked the written installation instructions for this hitch along with a helpful article for an easier installation. We also have many videos available on the hitch page; just select your vehicle to view the entire process.
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• Is There Drilling Required to Install Curt Hitch C12130 in a 2009 Lincoln Town Car
  The Curt trailer hitch part # C12130 does require some frame drilling for installation. The frame should not be too hard to get through but frames are made of steel. Your best option would be to invest in a nicer drill bit and drill to get through the frame quicker.
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• Availability of Non-Powered Trailer Wiring for 2004 Lincoln Towncar
  While Curt doesn't have a non-powered trailer wiring harness that fits your 2004 Lincoln Town Car Hopkins does with the part # 40505.
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• Which Trailer Hitches Fit a 2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.8 Liter
  Trailer hitch # C12130 fits Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles but not the 2002 Volkswagen Passat. There are a few trailer hitch options for the 2002 VW Passat. I have included a link to them for you to view. You will need to use the drop down menu to select the model Passat you have: Sedan, except 4Motion and W8 Engine Wagon, except 4Motion and W8 Engine Wagon with 4Motion only, excluding W8 Engine Sedan with 4Motion only, excluding W8 Engine
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• Does Curt Trailer Hitch for 2000 Lincoln Town Car Come with the Mounting Hardware
  Yes, all of the hardware needed for installation is included with Curt trailer hitch # C12130. If you plan on doing some towing you can use the nifty Curt Euro ball mount # C45592 for a 2 inch ball or # C45591 for a 1-7/8 inch ball. And for trailer wiring you can use # C59496 to add a 4-Way flat to the rear of the vehicle.
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• Will the Curt Class II Hitch # C12130 fit 1988 and 1995 Lincoln Town Car
  The Curt hitch you referenced, part # C12130 will fit a 1980-2010 Lincoln Town Car. It will indeed fit both of your vehicles. This being said, a hitch is not meant to be repeatedly installed and removed or swapped between vehicles. If it is removed and installed on a second vehicle, the manufacturer recommends using new hardware. A hardware kit can be purchased by ordering part # RHK, and typing "C12130" in the part number field. For installation details, click the provided link. I have...
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