need towing equipment

[Joe M 2]

I will be pulling a single axle enclosed trailer with luggage for our youth group from B'ham to Orlando with the Sport Trac. I won't be towing much of anything very often, so I only need the basics. My last two vehicles had the ball and harness already.



1) Can I pull this trailer with only the use of the bumper? I was told by a friend that I could easily. It's a u-haul sized trailer.



2) I know I need a 2 inch ball, but.....what size shank is the hole in the bumper?



3) Where can I get a wiring harness? Wal-Mart or Auto Zone?

AND How and where do I connect it to the 2005 Trac?



Thanks,

Joe

 

[Ben Poche]

your ST is pre wired it is on the driverside under the bumper and the ball is going to be what ever the trailer requires

 

[TRACket Paul]

You'll need a ball with a 3/4" shank.

 

[Aaron Yarbough]

As long as the tongue weight of the trailer does not exceed the bumper's max. rated capacity (~200 lb) you should be fine. The 2" ball should have a 3/4" shank which is extremely common and can be found anywhere (Wal*Mart, U-Haul, Home Depot, etc.)

 

[Rick T 2]

I asked the same questions. Checkou some good replies i got.



http://www.mysporttrac.com/shared/msgboard9e.asp?



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