How to Install: Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver on your 2017 Ford Explorer Video

Installing a hitch, like #76034, on a 2017 Ford Explorer will still allow you to use your auto lift gate. The hitch will only block some of the sensors that are used in the auto lift system. We have installed hitches on Explorers with this option and…

Your picture didnt make it through. Could you email it to me? I wonder if maybe you found wrong connector.

Both the Draw-Tite #76034 and Curt #C13386 trailer hitch receivers that are designed for your 2017 Ford Explorer will allow the hands free lift gate sensor to work. However, you will need to activate it by putting your foot to the side of the hitch…

According to page 249 of the owner's manual for your 2013 Ford Edge, the 3.5L V6 has a max towing capacity of 2,000 lbs without the tow package but 3,500 lbs with the tow package. I'm not sure what all comes with the Class II Trailer Tow…

There is a trailer hitch receiver that fits your 2016 Ford Explorer which will still allow your Hands-Free liftgate to work, but you may have to kick to the side of the receiver, as opposed to the exact center where the receiver is. What you will…

I can help explain the difference between the listing for towing weight and weight distribution towing capacity for you. Let's use the Draw-Tite Class V Trailer Hitch #DT45502, which is a confirmed fit for you 1992 Ford, that you were looking at.…

To add a 7-Way to your 2020 Ford Explorer you first need the T-One #118599 to add the basic trailer light functions. This tees in behind your tail lights and then draws power directly from your vehicle battery. Then for the 7-Way you also need the…

If your 2017 Ford Explorer has the factory prep towing package installed, then you might have a brake controller plug-in wiring on the vehicle to connect your brake controller. However, not all models with the tow package had the wiring installed and…

Based on the information I was able to find on your 2021 Coleman lantern 17B Travel Trailer it looks like it has either a 4" or 4-1/2" square rear bumper. I recommend measuring your rear bumper to confirm this, and if you do in fact have a…

No modification of the rear bumper is needed when installing the Curt #C13386 or Draw-Tite #76034 hitch receiver on your 2017 Ford Explorer. Both trailer hitch receiver options will sit below the rear bumper so they will be visible at all times as…

For your 2018 Ford Explorer the trailer hitch I recommend is the etrailer.com part #e98867 because it's made in the USA, has a 2 inch opening, has plenty of towing capacity, and allows the hands free liftgate to still work as long as you kick to…

With the installation of a trailer hitch on your 2016 Ford Explorer like the part #C13386 that you referenced you will still be able to use the hands free liftgate option, but you will need to kick your foot to the sides of the trailer hitch between…