Best Hitch for Towing a Trailer with a 2024 Ford Explorer
Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 11/25/2024
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Question:
What is the best hitch for my 2024 Explorer? this is for towing a small trailer.
asked by: Fischer J
Expert Reply:
Hey Fischer,
The best trailer hitch for your 2024 Ford Explorer is the etrailer # e29YR because it has a hidden crosstube and a matte black finish. This means you'll be getting a sleek looking hitch that also does a better job at hiding scratches than the hitches with a standard glossy finish.
To wrap up your towing setup I recommend picking up the T-One Wiring # 118599 and the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # e38NR. Whenever Tekonsha wiring is available I always recommend going that route as they are the most reliable, and then our ball mount kit is my recommendation because the matte finish looks better and is more resistant than the standard glossy finish we see on the other options.
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
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Lazer S.
12/15/2025
Hey Fischer, how did the hitch and wiring setup work out on your Explorer? Your experience could point others in the right direction when choosing a towing setup for a small trailer.