Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-150

Updated 06/29/2017 | Published 06/28/2017

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

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

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7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End

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Question:

With or without a factory hitch? My new 2017 F150 came without a hitch but looks to be drilled and wired. I dont understand the difference or which to choose?

asked by: Thomas G

Expert Reply:

For your 2017 Ford F-150 without a factory trailer hitch the most popular hitch option is the Curt hitch part # C86HR. We had the chance to install this hitch on a 2017 Ford F-150 (see attached install video link below), and found that it fit and worked really well.

If you have the round 7-way trailer wiring connector already on your truck then all you need to use is the part # HM40975 to have trailer wiring.

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.

expert reply by: Jameson C