I've got an '06 F150 XLT without a tow package. Obviously no hitch/receiver either. I'm looking to get a bolt-on hitch/receiver but don't know which to get. Could someone point me in the right direction of where and which one I should get. I did check the dealer but their option was about $600. Seemed a little high to me. Any help would be cool.

 

Call any place that sells trailers, they should be able to install a hitch for you.
Going price is about $450 installed with a 4 pin vehicle/trailer wiring harness.

Parts seperately:
Hitch $250-350
Wiring harness $20-40

Don't be concerned with brand names. Personally I like the 1 piece hitches over the 3 piece design. U-Haul is also usually a reasonable place to have a hitch installed.

Get a Class III hitch with a Class IV endorcement and your hitch will lbe good to trailer loads of 6k or 10k with Weight Distribution Bars.

 

I can order a hitch for you no problem. We are currently getting products uploaded to our website and do not have hitches...yet... but feel free to give me a call and we can get you taken care of!

714-582-3330

 

I added a Reese Hitch to my 05 screw. The instructions said 30 min it took me 90. Fishing the bolts through the frame was a PITA. The tool they give you is like a spring with a metal string and by the last bolt the spring is worn out. My truck has a 4 pin trailer harness already there.

 

http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2006_Ford_F-150.htm

You will also need a wiring harness.

 

I got my hitch for 150, and put it on myself, locktite and a big socket, wrench, and thats about it.

As for the plug, get that from the dealer for the rear, it makes it way easier, I mean I spliced mine in and paid 30 for the plug and it works fine. Just take your time and do it right, I posted somewhere what the wires are and your plug with also say.

 

I appreciate the info folks. Puting on a hitch is not a problem and there seems to already be a 4 pin socket underneath a cap installed. So basically all I'm looking for is a hitch reciever that bolts directly to the frame. Should be pretty simple install. I've done much worse mods to my other vehicles.

I checked out this site and out of those 5 options, I still don't know what direction to go. I won't be towing that much, and the most I'll be towing is probably a 1950 Chevy Pickup on a dolly. Suggestions??

 

got my hitch from walmart for 100 bucks and its solid...

 

I have a OEM hitch for sale that will fit 04-08 F150 styleside body, it is new and never been used.


Email me if you are interested.

06F150@comcast.net

 

Any of those eTrailer hitches would work fine. They are all name brands. Your 4 pin is fine unless you tow something that has electric brakes. You need to choose a drawbar that has the correct rise/drop to have a level trailer. You can buy drawbars, *****, and pins at Autozone.

 

Good to know. I'm looking at that first Draw-Tite listed there. I'm familiar with the company. I just need to know if there is anything else I need to consider before I buy. I'm not too knowledgeable on this sort of thing and want to make sure the specs are sufficient.

Anything special in this I should consider based on these specs:

Weight Carrying:
Gross Towing Weight (GTW) 6,000 lbs.
Gross Tongue Weight (TW) 600 lbs.

Weight Distributing:
Gross Towing Weight (GTW) 10,000 lbs.
Gross TongueWeight (TW) 1,000 lbs.

 

I usually like to go for the highest rating possible. I would rather have the load rating of 10000 and not need to use it to full capacity, than have the 6000 and worry about overloading it.

Feel free to give me a call and I can get that ordered for you.

Alon
714-582-3330

 

Alon, are you able to match eTrailer.com's hitch prices?

The cheaper hitches are fine - they are all good to 6000# without weight distribution bars - which is something you WILL want anyway if you go over that weight. With WD, they are all good to 10000#. No need for a hitch that will do 10000# without WD, leave those to the Super Duty guys. A F-150 is gonna sag like a ***** with over 6000# without WD.

 

I will do my best to match pricing, if you give me a part number and link to Etrailer.com's website I can see what I can do

 

IMHO, if you ever think you'll be doing any trailering, buying the factory trailer tow package is a must. It gives you so much - heavy duty alternator, oil cooler, transmission cooler, frame mount hitch, brake controller pre-wiring and harness, and two different kinds of light plugs (4 pin and 8 pin), that it's a great way to set your truck up for towing. I also recommend the 5.4 L V8.

C