Hitch Recommendation for a 2008 Ford Taurus X for Towing a Pop Up Camper

Updated 04/13/2015 | Published 04/11/2015

Question:

Can I haul a small popup trailer with a Taurus X equipped with a Class II Curt Hitch?

asked by: JDW

Expert Reply:

If you plan to do some towing with your 2008 Ford Taurus X I would recommend going with a Class III hitch like the Draw-Tite Max-Frame # 75299, which has been confirmed to fit your vehicle. Class III hitches have more capacity than Class II hitches and have more options for future hitch accessories like bike racks or cargo carrier.

I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.

If you wanted to do 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.

For trailer wiring you would want the Tow Ready Wiring Harness part # C56055.

You will need to check the owners manual of your Taurus X for it's towing capacities and be sure that your pop-up does not exceed this figure. Otherwise you should be fine to tow with your vehicle.

expert reply by: Jameson C