Installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on your 2011 Ford F-150 Video

The 3.5 liter EcoBoost motor was not available until the 2011 model year Ford F-150. Based on the 2011 owner's manual your truck will have a capacity of 8,200 to 11,300 pounds depending on the configuration of the truck. I have included a picture…

Yes, it will. The Kuat Pivot Swing Away Hitch Adapter part #PVP20B can be used with the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 4 Bikes item #TH69TX. You shouldn't have an issue with weight because you are driving a truck but the Kuat Swing Away reduces…

Curt actually offers three different hitches for a 2010 F150 (see link). Part #13368 is a Class III with a square tube crossbar and #13371 is a Class III with a round tube crossbar. Both hitches have a 600 lb tongue weight, 6000 lb towing capacity. A…

For towing a 6,000 lb trailer I would highly recommend a brake controller and transmission cooler for your 2014 Ford F-150. The controller will allow your towing setup to stop safely in an emergency situation and will take wear and tear off of your…

The Class lV hitch we offer for your 2013 Ford F-150 is the Curt Trailer Hitch, part #C14002. This is a custom hitch designed to fit your truck and is a bolt-on installation. this hitch has a 2 inch receiver opening. The ball mount kit I recommend is…

You gave me all of the information I need to answer your question. For that I thank you! To install a Tekonsha brake controller in your 2015 Ford F-150 that has a 4-way all you need is the part #22292 for attaching the controller to the port you…

Thank you for all of the detailed information! To install a brake controller, like the recommended Prodigy P3 #90195, on your 2016 Ford F-150 you will first need the Universal Wiring Kit #ETBC7. This connects to your 4-Way and comes with all of the…

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…

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…

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.

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…