Trailer Hitch Comparison and Recommendation for a 2013 Ford Explorer

Updated 08/29/2015 | Published 08/28/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(134)

$177.36

etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs

(1382)

$94.77

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(469)

$49.59

Question:

Whats the difference between the Curt Class III, part # C13100 and the Draw-Tite # 75710?

asked by: Ahmed

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Draw-Tite # 75710 has been discontinued and replaced with part # 76034.

Due to their very similar design and capacities they are not really that different at all. Curt has only a powder coat finish whereas the Draw-Tite has an e-coat base covered by powder coat.

I would recommend the Curt # C13386 as that is what I would buy for your 2013 Ford Explorer.

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 part # C56172. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.