Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

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I have a 2005 Ford Explorer Sporttrac it has a 350lb tongue weight 3500 gross max weight. Need a hitch to tow a 2800 lb motorcycle trailer being used as a food truck. It is advisable for a truck this size and with age of truck?

asked by: Tina

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Hey Tina, for your 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac you can use the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75112. This hitch has a max weight capacity of 6,000 lbs, a 600 lb tongue weight capacity, and is custom fit so it'll bolt right up.

Since you're planning on towing a trailer, you're also going to need a ball mount # 989900 and a wiring harness # C58044.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

Yes, the Curt Class III Hitch, part #13407, will fit your 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac without removing the factory size spare tire. Spare tires larger than the factory size are not tested with trailer hitches so if your spare is larger than OEM it…

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Answer 2

We do have a solution for a bike rack and cargo carrier; your best option would be to use the Yakima EXO Swing Away 2 Bike Rack w/ Enclosed Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches #Y34ZR because this has a 40 lb per bike capacity and the carrier has a 100 lb…

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Answer 3

Good news! I was able to go out to our warehouse and measure the Curt Hitch #13407. I have attached an image to this page for your viewing convenience. The Curt #13407 is the confirmed fit for the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. This Curt Hitch #13407…

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Answer 4

There are two options of trailer hitches that are confirmed for your 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac so first you will need to find out which one you currently have. There is the Draw-Tite Hitch #75112 and the Curt Hitch #13407. When you find out which…

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Answer 5

We have a very similar hitch that does fit your 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac but the #C13550 only fits the non-Sport Trac models. Instead you would want the Curt hitch part #13407. This hitch fits all Sport-Trac models including ones with factory…

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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 7

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 8

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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Answer 9

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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