Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 1996 Ford Ranger Splash

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Hitch needed for 1996 Ford Ranger Splash 6 cyl. Hauling a 750lb motorcycle and trailer will weigh about 400 lb. what do you recommend and do you have a video showing install.

asked by: Randall M

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Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 1996 Ford Ranger Splash the Draw Tite hitch part # 75082 is the best option as it has more than needed towing capacity, is mostly hidden, and installs easily. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.

If you need trailer wiring too the Tekonsha kit part # 118325 is very easy to install and very reliable.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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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Drilling is required to install Curt Class II trailer hitch #C12012 on your 2007 Ford Ranger. The instructions state that relocation of the spare tire bracket is not required but does not mention anything about the hitch interfering with the spare.…

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The 1997 Ford Ranger has separate turn signals and brake lights. Trailer lights have combined brake lights and turn signals. What you will need to do is use trailer wiring harness #118325 which plugs into the factory tail light connectors on the…

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No the curt is a great fit. Your spare tire will fit right back in its original position after installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III part #13138 . I have included a photo of it installed for you to reference hoe it fit with the spare.…

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The hitch part #E-3S that you referenced would not bolt up the bottom of the Westin Bumper part #66000-97200 without a lot of modification that I can't recommend. Instead I have a much better option for you for a hitch for your 1996 Ford Ranger.…

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The best solution for towing a trailer with a 1994 Ford Ranger affordably will be with the Draw Tite hitch part #75082 which is a custom fit hitch that is priced great, using the part #D-4 that you referenced as a ball mount, the Hitch Pin and Clip,…

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The recommended trailer wiring harness for your 1997 Ford Ranger is the Tow Ready #118325. As long as you don't exceed the amperage ratings of the wiring (Stop/turn lights: 2.1 amps per circuit and Tail lights: 4 amps per circuit), you would be…

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We have several trailer hitches for your 1997 Ford Ranger but #75082 will fit.Please note it will not fit GT models. If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit #989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a…

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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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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