Recommended Hidden Trailer Hitch, Wiring, And Bike Rack For a 22021 Ford Explorer XLT

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Hello, I have a 2021 Ford Explorer XLT. I would like to purchase 2 seadoo jet skis with a trailer in the future and to tow a bike rack for two mountain bikes. I was looking for your hidden class 3 hitch with trailer wiring connector and ball mount kit as best to look OEM. Is this the way to go? DT66GR Thx

asked by: Pat C

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Great it sounds like you are already on the right track here. The Draw tite hidden hitch # DT66GR is a great choice for your 2021 Ford Explorer XLT. Once installed, only the 2" Receiver is visible under the bumper. Once you pull the pin and remove the receiver, you will not even know its there, save for a small square cut out of the underbody panel, which is really not visible to the naked eye. The 2" receiver will be perfect for a jet ski trailer and virtually any bike rack.

For your wiring all you will need is a 4 flat connector for a jet ski trailer. For vehicles with the factory tow package I recommend the # C55384 which is plug and play. If you do not have the factory tow package you will need the # C56093 instead. You can refer to your owners manual to confirm if your particular vehicle came with the tow package or not.

Last but not least I recommend getting the Curt towing starter kit # C45534. This will come with everything you need to hitch up your trailer including ball mount, ball, and a locking hitch pin.

If you are in the market for a bike rack allow me to recommend the Kuat NV 2.0 # BA22B. This is a fantastic bike rack and one I have been using personally for about 3 years now. Loading and unloading bikes is very easy, and it is fully lockable. It also has a built in hitch tightener so it will be very stable behind your Explorer. My personal favorite thing about this rack it that it is all black and it LOOKS COOL!

I have linked an installation video below as well as some other literature if you want to take a look. Cheers!

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

Thanks for the question, Chris! The Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT66GR is confirmed to fit all models of the 2022 Ford Explorer so it will definitely fit the ST-Line you're asking about. If you'll be doing any towing be…

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The hands-free liftgate may still be functional with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C33NR installed on your 2020 Ford Explorer Limited, but I don't have a way to confirm it at this point in time (Oct 2023). Typically what we see is that the…

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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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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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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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You are correct that both the Curt #C94WR and Draw-Tite #DT22MR you were looking at for your 2022 Hyundai Tuscon are very similar. Both hitches share the same 525lb tongue weight and 3,500lb trailer weight ratings, both share the same hidden…

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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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To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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