Can't find trailer wiring

[tdel1948]

I just purchased a 2001 explorer XLS. Does this model come with trailer wiring? I have looked everywhere but I can't find it. But then I have been known to be somewhat blind. Also, I will be hauling a 1200 lb boat. Can I use the bumper hitch for this purposr. Thanks Tim

 

[martin123]

Do not know if it is the same, but mine was right behind the driverside rear light.

 

[bryanhbre]

wouldn't tow with the bumper if I were you, it may work with the boat being that light but you should probably just install a hitch. I just did my class III this evening, pretty straight forward. Took about 1/2 hour & bolted right on. The wiring should be below the drivers side taillight-look up under there & you should see a grey connector with a red cover. I purchased the $10 adapter to plug into that which turns it into a standard 4 wire plug & I'm ready to go.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Look for a parts recycler- whether a junkyard or whatever- go to www.car-part.com and search for hitches in your area- I got mine for $15 and 5 minutes/4 bolts later, I was all set.