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  • Replacement T-Frame and Main Frame For Detail K2 Avalanche Snow Plow
  • You are looking for the Replacement T-Frame for Detail K2 Avalanche Snowplows # K2CRM-TFRAME. This will fit into the Main Frame to replace the crossmember on a custom fit plow mount to give you a mount like the Detail K2 Snowplow # K2AVAL8422.
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  • Can Thule Rapid Traverse Feet Be Used on Flush Side Rails on 2016 Ford Explorer
  • I have a solution for you, but the Thule Rapid Traverse Feet # TH480R are not designed to fit on flush mounted roof rails, so there's not a fit kit that will allow this; additionally, your older square bars will not fit in the feet that are available for your 2016 Ford Explorer. For these reasons, if you wanted an aftermarket roof rack for your 2016 Ford Explorer so that you've got flat bars, you would need to get an entirely new system. If you wanted to go the aftermarket route, I recommend...
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  • Is There a Detachable Version of the 20" Wide TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps
  • We do not have a 20" wide quick attach model of step similar to the TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps # TLA7802. The closest we have to 20" wide that are detachable are the Brophy Camper Scissor Steps # SS02 which are 17" wide.
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  • Front Hitches for 2003 Ford Explorer
  • If you are referring to the draw bars (also called arms) for a set of flat towing base plates that are installed on your 2003 Ford Explorer we do offer these. If you are referring to factory tow hooks these we do not offer and you will need to obtain them from Ford. The replacement draw bars/arms for base plates will be specific to the brand and model of base plate. All such base plates we offer for the vehicle are shown on the linked page. If you mean a front-mounted hitch we do have...
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  • Class III Trailer Hitch Options for 2004 Ford Explorer with 1-1/4-Inch OEM Hitch
  • All three of the 2-inch Class III hitches we offer for your 2004 Ford Explorer can be seen on the linked page and all three are as you noted intended for use along with the OEM 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch that came on the vehicle from the factory. We do not offer any Class III or Class IV hitches that actually replace the factory hitch. The highest rated hitch option is the Draw-Tite # 75132, which is rated for 500-lbs tongue weight (TW) and 5000-lbs gross trailer weight (GTW). If you use...
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  • What is Needed to Flat Tow a 2016 Ford Explorer Sport
  • For recreational towing there is limited trim levels/configurations of the 2016 Ford Explorer that can be flat towed. According to Ford from their online owners manual neither front-wheel-drive or four-wheel drive models of the 2016 Explorer can be flat towed. The front-wheel-drive models can be dolly towed. For this I suggest the Demco Kar Kaddy X Tow Dolly w/ Disc Brakes and Tilt Bed Frame, # DM9713093. You can flat tow versions of the 3.5L EcoBoost or 3.5L Duratec equipped vehicle...
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  • Available Adapter to Fit Older Yakima Roof Mount Bike Racks on a 2016 Ford Explorer w/ Factory Bars
  • I contacted Yakima to see if they offered an adaptor that will allow the Viper and SteelHead bike racks to attach to the factory crossbars of the 2016 Ford Explorer. Unfortunately, they told me that there is no adapter that can attach to these racks that will attach to the factory crossbars. Fork style mounts will not mount directly to factory crossbars. The bike mount gets its side to side stability from the crossbar. Fork mounts stress crossbars more that upright styles because of their...
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  • 2016 Ford Interceptor Utility Trailer Wiring Harness Availability
  • The Ford Interceptor is based on the Ford Explorer so it is very likely that the Curt wiring harness part # C56172 would fit it. What you can do is check out the install video I attached that shows this harness being installed on a similar 2015 Explorer and then check your vehicle once it arrives to see if the install connectors are there.
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  • Solution to Add Trailer Wiring to 2021 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor
  • In the past we've found that the Police Interceptor versions of the Ford Explorer (and other "Interceptor" models) do not typically have the same wiring harnesses available as standard passenger models. For this reason there is not a T-connector harness available for your vehicle. With that said, you can add a trailer wiring harness to your 2021 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor with the 4-Pole Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # C59496. This kit will allow you to install a 4 way...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for 2019 Ford Explorer with Flush Side Rails
  • In order to put crossbars on the flush mounted side rails of your 2019 Ford Explorer you'll want to use the Rhino Rack # RRRCH4 feet with # RRRCP45-BK fit kit and the Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA137B-2. Rhino Rack offers a similar quality and durability of the more expensive roof racks at a much better price point and they will allow you to carry a kayak carrier Thule Hull-A-Port # TH834. This Rhino Rack will mount to the fixed mounting points on your flush mounted side rails...
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  • Does Valterra Offer a 4 Inch Diameter Replacement Access Hatch in Black
  • It is indeed available in black, as part # A10-2170BKVP. I've linked to a product description video featuring the # A10-2170BKVP.
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  • Is There a 1-1/4" Pintle Hitch With 2" Ball To Fit On a 2016 Ford Explorer?
  • With pintle hitch trailers typically being a very high weight they do not offer one for a 1-1/4" receiver due to the light duty capacity of the small receiver. I do see you input your vehicle as a 2016 Ford Explorer which we do offer a 2" Receiver # e98867 for. This would allow you to use a B&W Tow & Stow Pintle Hook with 2" Ball # BWTS10055. The Curt Hitch # C45910-15-20 you found has a 2-5/16" ball.
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  • Aries Grille Guard For 2017 Ford Explorer
  • The Aries Grille Guard - 1 Piece - Semi-Gloss Black Powder Coated Steel # AA3068 comes with the necessary installation kit for your 2017 Ford Explorer and you do not need anything else to install this. It offers a simple bolt-on installation. I did confirm that Aries does not have the replacement installation kit available at this time.
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  • Hitch Adapter for Travel Trailer to Allow Use of 2-Inch Cargo Carrier
  • We do not offer hitch adapters for 1-1/2-inch hitches. You may want to re-check your measurement to be sure since the 1-1/4-inch Class I or Class II hitches are far more common on travel trailers. The linked article will be helpful. If you do have a 1-1/4-inch hitch you can use an adapter like # HT5R from Brophy which will give you additional ground clearance thanks to its 5-inches of rise. But please note that like all hitch adapters it will cause a 50-percent reduction in your hitch...
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  • Availability of 1-1/4 hitch cover with American Flag
  • The only trailer hitch cover that features a flag and is directly compatible with an 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver is our American Flag Trailer Hitch Cover, part # AUT2-FLAG-C. This premium hitch cover has a polished stainless steel base so you won't have to worry about rust or corrosion. To secure the hitch cover to your hitch, I recommend using a pin and clip # C21410 or a hitch lock like # e98879 which will deter theft.
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  • Available 2-Inch Class III Trailer Hitches for 1998 Ford Explorer 2-Door
  • We offer several brands of 2-inch Class III hitches for your 1998 Ford Explorer 2-Door and these are offered with several different tongue weight and gross trailer weight ratings. The link at right will let you see all Class III hitches for your Explorer, including the Curt # 13540. None of these require drilling for installation and many still allow for re-installation of a full-size spare tire after the hitch is in place. Of all hitches offered I suggest the Curt # C13106 since it...
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  • Redarc Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness TPH-006 Availability
  • Yes, the TPH-006 wiring harness is the same as the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness # RED87FR we have on our site.
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  • Trailer Hitch With Minimal Fascia Trimming Availability for 2020 Ford Explorer
  • All the hitches available for the 2020 Ford Explorer would require trimming the fascia in similar fashion. Of the available choices, we'd recommend the etrailer brand Class III hitch, part # e29YR because of its reasonable price, high quality and mostly because it's manufactured here in the US. The installation isn't too terribly difficult, we'll link to the install instructions and an install video to check out.
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  • Solar Battery Charger/Maintainer That Is Safe For Lithium Batteries
  • Yes, the OptiMate Solar Duo Solar Charging System with Controller # MA49JR is safe to you on your Lithium batteries and can also be used with lead acid batteries. The multistage smart charger helps to extend battery life by not overcharging your batteries. It can be used on batteries from 2 amp hours up to 240 amp hours.
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  • Replacement Drum and Disc Brake Kits for Tandem Axle Boat Trailer Used in Salt Water
  • We can help you with new brakes for your tandem-axle boat trailer that is used in a salt water environment. We offer both electric and hydraulic drum brakes. Electric brakes are more and more supplied as the OEM equipment on boat trailers. This is mostly due to their lower cost and generally far simpler installation than hydraulic brakes. However, we do not have any drum brakes of either type with stainless steel construction. We DO have disc brake kits with stainless components and...
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