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Thanks to everyone for their advice and responses. This is a great forum. I think I'll be picking up this Explorer on Thursday.

Am I wrong in thinking I need a class iv? From what I've read, a class iv is for loads up to 10000 lbs., and a class iii is for loads up to 5000 lbs. I will have, in my estimation, at least 6000 lbs including trailer weight, fuel ,etc., and therefore a class iii just wont do. Am I wrong (I...

If it is only a class 2, when installing the class iv, do I take out the class 2, and could a simpleton such as me be able to accomplish this properly? I'm sorry if this is a stupid question.

If it is only a class 2, when installing the class iv, do I take out the class 2, and could a simpleton such as me be able to accomplish this properly? I'm sorry if this is a stupid question.

This is a photo of the hitch - is it obvious what class this is by looking? http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_popup.jsp?car_id=265218671&photoIndex=3&isStock=false

Well I don't actually have it yet, but its a virtual lock that I will. It's a bargain deal through a friend of the family - relatively low miles, single previous owner who took good care of it, etc. I haven't driven it yet, but it is said to be in great condition. I don't believe they used...

I am considering buying a gently used 23-24 foot bowrider or deckboat and want to be sure a 2006 Explorer Limited will handle towing it safely and reliably. The 2006 Explorer Limited, with the 4.6L V8 has a tow rating of 7300 lbs, I believe. The listed dry weight of the boats I'm looking at are...