Does the Spare Tire on a 2001 Ford Explorer Have to Be Removed to Install Trailer Hitch # 13540
Updated 06/29/2010 | Published 06/27/2010
Question:
WILL THIS WORK WITH THE 16 SPARE TIRE?
asked by: PHIL S
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Expert Reply:
The Curt Trailer Hitch, # 13540, for the 2001 Ford Explorer is designed to fit around the factory spare tire. If your 16 inch spare is OEM from the factory or smaller, then you will not have to permanently remove the spare. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this hitch below.
expert reply by:
Michael H
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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