Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1986 Ford F-150

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I have a 1986 ford F-150 short box pick-up which hitch would be the correct one for my make and model.?

asked by: Braun T

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The most popular trailer hitch for your 1986 Ford F-150 is # C15300 if it is a regular pick-up truck model, not a cab and chassis, and if it has the standard or step bumper. Cab and chassis models will have a more narrow frame width and are used to make service trucks and emergency vehicles.

The regular pick-up models will have a frame width of 37-1/4 inches measured from the outside of one frame rail to the outside of the other frame rail.

If you have a regular pick-up model and it has a deep drop bumper, also called a cowboy bumper, the most popular hitch option is # BWHDRH25198.

And if you have a cab and chassis model with the 34 inch wide frame spacing then the most popular option is # 13028.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

When measuring the frame width on a vehicle, you will need to measure from the outside of one frame rail to the outside of the other frame rail. It sound like you have the 37-1/4 inch frame on your 1994 Ford F-250. Usually, you see the more narrow…

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The 34 inch frame like what you have is typically found on the cab and chassis models of trucks. The hitch confirmed to fit your 1987 Ford F350 with a 34 inch frame is the Curt hitch part #C14082.

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When measuring the frame width on a vehicle, you will need to measure from the outside of one frame rail to the outside of the other frame rail. If you have the larger frame width of 37-1/4 inches you would want the Curt Hitch part #C15300, or if you…

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Correct! TW stands for tongue weight and WD stands for Weight Distribution. I have a class V hitch for your 1990 F150,F250 or F350. The Curt Class V #C15300 will fit your 1990 Ford. This hitch has a max gross trailer weight of 16,000 lbs and a max…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 8

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 9

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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