Recommended Pop-Up Camper Trailer Towing System for 2007 Ford Explorer

Published 06/10/2020

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

(83)

$235.40

Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford, Lincoln, Mercury

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$18.94

Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole

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$61.81

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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$229.61

Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug-in w/ Bluetooth App - Up to 2 Axles - Proportional

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$279.95

7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires

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Question:

Thank you so much for your recommendations. Just a couple of additional questions: (1) What is the difference (if any) between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver that you referenced and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer - Class III - 2" - Hitch Receiver (Item #75437)? (2) If I were to decide to use a Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller as I have used in the past on our E150 Ford van, what wiring package/harness would I need for our 2007 Ford Explorer already equipped with the 4-flat wiring harness?

asked by: Gary B

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 13112 will fit right under your 1-1/4 inch receiver as you stated. Your vehicle has a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs, so you will be able to tow you the Rockwood Pop-up you referenced. The rear differential is the 3.55.

Most will have the 4 flat wiring harness already, so then you will use the # ETBC7L to give you the adapter from the 4-way to the 7-way with power and circuit breaker. Then you can use the Curt Echo # C51180 which doesn't require any wiring under your dash which will make installation easier and the ability to move the brake controller to another vehicle easily.

I've attached some videos to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

Gary

6/10/2020

Jason S.

6/10/2020

The difference between the Curt # 13112 and the Draw-Tite # 75437 is basically the manufacturer. They are very similar hitches in style and quality with the Curt hitch being assembled in the USA which is why it is my preference in this case. You can absolutely use the Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller. You will simply use wiring harness # 3035-P and then the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole # 37185 to complete the wiring.