Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch For 2021 Ford Explorer ST Towing 2020 Keystone Passport 239ML

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Tow Vehicle:2021 Ford Explorer St 5600 tow, 560 tongue weight limits. Camper: 2020 Keystone Passport 239ML, Dry Weight, 4189:GVRW, 5400:Hitch 425, Length 255. Local towing maximum 50 miles to campground. What hitch would you recommend for this setup?

asked by: David P

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Since your 2021 Ford Explorer ST has a 560lb tongue weight rating I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW # FA92-00-0800 which works with tongue weights between 400-800lbs. The Fastway systems are very high quality for the cost, and the built in two point sway control does a great job of keeping your trailer going straight down the highway.

The # FA92-00-0800 does not include a hitch ball so you will also need 2" hitch ball # A-90 or 2-5/16" hitch ball # 19286 to match the coupler on your trailer.

While you mentioned your 2020 Keystone Passport 239ML has a hitch weight of 425lbs, that is unloaded so you will need to make sure once loaded you stay under the 560lb tongue weight rating of your vehicle when the trailer is loaded.

I included a video of the # FA92-00-0800 for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Kevin B.

7/26/2024

Samuel, Do you have info on whether or not Ford recommends, allows, forbids, etc. the use of a WD hitch with the factory tow package? Thank you.

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Samuel C.

7/29/2024

@KevinB In the owner's manual for a '21 Ford Explorer, page 292, Ford says: A weight distributing hitch is not required for your vehicle. I'd recommend checking the sticker on your hitch to make for it is rated for a weight distribution hitch if you're going to be using one, and using the above in the owner's manual to make your best judgement if one can be used or not.

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Mike

8/25/2024

My trailer is about 3850 lbs tongue weight of 600 lbs towing with 2021 Ford Explorer has 305 engine eco boost What size of weight distribution hitch do I need

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Samuel C.

8/26/2024

@Mike Hey Mike. # FA92-00-0800 would be right, but you're going to need to check the sticker of your hitch to make sure it's rated for use with weight distribution, because they aren't all rated for it. Also your trailer is over 15% tongue weight, so I'd recommend shifting some weight in your load too before setting up the hitch. At that weight you need to be closer to 550lbs tongue weight.

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Answer 1

If your 2020 Explorer is equipped with the factory 7-way trailer connector, it will have the brake controller connector under the dash. The connector is located under the dash, above and to the right of where the driver's right knee would be. The…

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Answer 2

I'm not sure which you consider to be the top since the Fastway shank, part #FA92-02-4213, can be flipped so I went ahead and took both measurements. Although, there's very little difference. I found that in the drop position from the top to…

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Answer 3

The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank #FA92-02-4213 is a great option, but if you're needing a little more drop then I recommend picking up the Shank #FA92-02-4214 instead because it offers an additional 2" of drop so you can achieve the…

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Answer 4

The flashing output of a Curt Triflex normally indicates that the brake pedal is pressed but a trailer isn't connected. Since yours is flasing all the time that would indicate that you most likely have a short between the 12 volt power wire for…

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Answer 5

Brake controllers are designed to be on all the time and leaving yours on would not be an issue at all. The reason you don't want to cut power to the controller is that you'd lose all your settings if you did so.

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Answer 6

Yes a proportional Curt controller like the part #C24VV could easily replace a #C74VV. It would be just a matter of unplugging the old controller and plugging in the new one. For suspension enhancement I would go with the Timbren kit part #TJRJK…

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Answer 7

The issue is most likely on the trailer instead of a brake controller like #C24VV for example. I know you said you adjusted the brakes but I recommend adjusting the brakes more. Take a look at our video on how we adjust trailer brake assemblies,…

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Answer 8

I attached an install video that uses the 7-way adapter part #37185 and a Tekonsha brake controller but it would be the same process as any Curt brake controller like the #C24VV since the wire colors are the same.

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Answer 9

Your Triflex controller is a proportional controller which means that with the brake pedal it's only going to apply braking power if it senses deceleration. If you are sitting still when you performed this test (most likely) then the controller…

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Answer 10

Great question Max! Yes, the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller #C24VV is just an upgraded version of the Curt TriFlex C51140 with the upgrades being a refreshed computer system and the ability to be mounting in any orientation instead of…

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Answer 11

That means that your Curt Triflex brake controller part #C24VV is putting out "1.1" braking power to your trailer brakes. That's the initial braking power that applies and then from there it will apply more braking power based on how…

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Answer 12

Since the Curt TriFlex #C24VV isn't detecting the trailer I would start by checking the 7-way at the rear of your 2007 Toyota Highlander. Make sure it's clean and free of any corrosion. Then test the brake circuit pin in the 5 O'clock…

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