Ford Explorer 1998 Eddie Bauer Trailer hitch.

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JW - 09 Aug 2006 01:01 GMT

Is it possible to add a hitch tho this vehicle !?!?

Many thanks,

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Vic Klein - 09 Aug 2006 12:03 GMT

Yes, the step bumper is already rated as a Class II hitch capable of 3000
lbs pull. Just add a ball.

=Vic=
Bear Gap, PA

> Is it possible to add a hitch tho this vehicle !?!?
>
> Many thanks,

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JW - 10 Aug 2006 02:27 GMT

What about connecting it to the SUV's lighting system !?!?

Many thanks

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JW - 10 Aug 2006 02:34 GMT

Also (forgot to add this !) why did U-Haul refuse to rent us a trailer
!?!?!

> What about connecting it to the SUV's lighting system !?!?
>
> Many thanks

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Al Williams - 15 Aug 2006 19:35 GMT

This has to do with their lawyers and the Explorer/Firestone tire issue.
Search back in this forum and you will long discussions on this stupid
policy.

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> Also (forgot to add this !) why did U-Haul refuse to rent us a trailer
> !?!?!
>> What about connecting it to the SUV's lighting system !?!?
>>
>> Many thanks

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shizznick - 01 Sep 2006 04:22 GMT

Go to your local Ford Dealership, service counter and have them order you a
"pigtail" for connecting a trailer plug. I went all over trying to find
anyone to install a hitch and wiring, with no luck. Which actually saved me
a lot of $$$. Did the wiring myself in 10 minutes and installed the reese
hitch in 30 mins.

> This has to do with their lawyers and the Explorer/Firestone tire issue.
> Search back in this forum and you will long discussions on this stupid
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>>> Many thanks

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Vic Klein - 10 Aug 2006 14:41 GMT

Behind the driver's side taillight you will find a connector harness. Go to
Wal-Mart and buy the trailer lighting kit from Hopkins that matches your
model for about $15-20 and that will insert there and give you the plug to
attach to the trailer on Explorers that came with "tow prep" (virtually all
of them, I think). The Explorer is already equipped with the coversion to
combine the separate amber turn signals and the brake light that the trailer
needs.

=Vic=
Bear Gap, PA

> What about connecting it to the SUV's lighting system !?!?
>
> Many thanks

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