Hitch Height of Curt Trailer Hitch for 2013 Ford Explorer for Picking Out Ball Mount

Published 11/20/2017

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

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Question:

Ive never installed a hitch, wiring, etc Ive always driven a truck with the tow package already installed and I was hoping you could send me a list of everything needed. I drive a 2013 Explorer that does NOT have the tow package. I know for sure I need a hitch and wiring harness, pin and clip I am currently trying to figure out heights so I can buy the proper ball mount. Is there anything else Im missing. Thanks for any help.

asked by: Zeke

Expert Reply:

When we installed the Curt hitch part # C13386 on a 2013 Ford Explorer like yours we found the distance from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground to be 16-1/4 inches. So since your trailer has a distance from the bottom of the coupler lip to the ground when level of 14-1/2 inches you'd want a drop of 1-3/4 inches.

The closest we have to that is a 2 inch drop like the Draw Tite ball mount part # 2923 which would work well.

For a 2 inch ball you'd want the part # 63845 or for a 1-7/8 inch ball part # 19260.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Zeke

11/20/2017

Jameson C.

11/20/2017

The Curt hitch and ball/ball mount I mentioned is a great start. Then for trailer wiring the part # 118540 would be the kit to use. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.