Class III Trailer Hitch for a 2006 Ford Explorer

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I own a 2006 Ford Explorer with a class 2 hitch and need to upgrade to a class 3 hitch how will I be able to do this.

asked by: Dick

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Actually, both of the hitches we offer for a 2006 Ford Explorer are designed to mount below a factory hitch with a Class II 1-1/4 inch opening. I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Round Tube Trailer Hitch, item # 75437, because it will do exactly as mentioned above.

expert reply by: Andi

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Answer 1

The Ford Explorer models changed after 2001 for the 4 door and 2003 for the 2 door models. For your 2006 Explorer, I recommend using the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75437 which is designed to fit under the factory 1-1/4 inch receiver.…

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Answer 2

I did some checking and it looks like your 2007 Mercury Mountaineer has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. You would need to check your owners manual or with Mercury to verify this based on how the vehicle is equipped. We have hitches like the Draw Tite…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

While I can sympathize with your issue, it is not safe to tow a trailer if you only have a 2" hitch ball and your trailer coupler is designed for a 2-5/16" hitch ball, even for a short distance; the insecure connection between hitch ball…

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Answer 8

Yes, you can use a hitch adapter like this one from Brophy #HTAD which fits into a 1-1/4" hitch receiver and has a 2" receiver on the other end. If you want an adapter with a rise, there's also #HT5R which gives you a lift of 5 inches.…

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Answer 9

You are correct, the use of an adapter typically reduces the tongue weight capacity by 50%, but the amount can vary slightly. Since you are towing a trailer, you do not want to use the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 6" Drop/Rise…

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Answer 10

If you have the factory 7-way connector on your 2007 Ford Explorer the factory brake controller plug will be located behind the glove box on the left side. You will open the glove box, push in the two tabs it rests on to get it to open further and…

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Answer 11

You are going to be able to use either the original Voyager WiSight or the WiSight 2.0 with the Voyager Prep on your 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1700BH. The prep is simply the electrical connection and the specific mounting pattern for the screws on…

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Answer 12

All the brake controller needs to sense a trailer connection so that you can test it is a slight amperage draw on the output circuit. For that you can use a circuit tester like the part #PTW2993 with one pin grounded and the other on the output pin.…

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