Recommendation for a Trailer Hitch to Fit a 2006 Ford E-350 Van

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Is that hitch the highest rated class available?

asked by: BG

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For your 2006 Ford E-350 van, I recommend the Curt Class III Receiver Hitch, # 13055. The hitch has a 600 lbs tongue weight capacity and a 6,000 lbs towing capacity.

What I like about this Curt hitch over the other brands we carry is the ease of installation. The Curt hitch will install to the frame of your Ford using already existing bolt holes. There will be no drilling required making installation less labor intensive.

If you are going to use the hitch to tow trailer, then you will need a trailer wiring kit, ball mount, and trailer ball.

I recommend the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness, # C56020. This harness is custom-fit to your 2006 Ford E-350. The harness will plug into existing plugs in your vehicle's wiring harness. No cutting or splicing of your Ford's wiring.

For the ball mount and ball, I like etrailer.com's Ball Mount Kit, # 989891. This kit will include a standard ball mount, hitch pin and two balls. One ball will be for 1-7/8 inch trailer couplers and the other will fit a 2 inch couplers.

I have linked some help articles on hitches and towing a trailer for your to review. I also included two installation videos on the wiring harness and the trailer hitch for you to watch.

expert reply by: Jared P

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Bg

2/24/2017

Is that hitch the highest rated class available?

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Jared P.

3/3/2017

Curt also has a hitch, # 14053, that is a Class IV rated hitch. The towing capacity is 10,000 lbs and the tongue weight rating is 1,000 lbs. Before deciding on a hitch make sure that you know what your towing and tongue weight capacities are for your 2006 Ford E-350 van. Even though this hitch is rated for 10,000 lbs with a 1,000 lbs tongue weight, this hitch will not raise your vehicle's towing and tongue weight capacity to this level. You will need to consult your towing weight limits in your owner's manual or call your local Ford dealer with your VIN # to see what limits are recommended for your van.

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Answer 1

While the body style of the Ford vans has changed quite a bit over the years luckily the frame has stayed basically the exact same so the Curt hitch part #14053 does fit Ford full size vans from 1975 through 2006. Here's complete list: 2004 -…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C56020 that you referenced fits 2004-2010 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350's so it would work for you. I attached an install video for you to check out also.

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Answer 3

For starters, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #14055 is an excellent option for your 2008 Ford E-350 and will work well for you. It is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver tube opening. I have attached a sample installation video on this…

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Answer 4

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 5

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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Answer 6

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 7

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 8

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 11

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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