How do I figure out what receiver option to get? This is a gift for my hubby and he drives a Ford Expedition.
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We have a Ford Ranger Edge which has a 2" receiver. As we use this on both our Toyota Prius, which has a 1-1/2" hitch and the Ranger, we just bought the 1-1/2" hitch and an adapter to put in the truck to reduce it down. If the Expedition has a hitch on it, just measure it. It will probably have its size stamped somewhere on the hitch. When you use an adapter, you need to be careful of the weight limits, because it changes the tongue weight to a lower level. I believe ours was around 100 lbs with the two heavy electric bikes.
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You can purchase either the 1 1/4 inch or 2 inch hitch....it depends upon which receiver the car has installed. You need to know which size is on the car. If it does not have a hitch receiver on the back, you can easily get one installed. I would recommend the 2", which is sturdier and can be used to haul trailers or boats as well.
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On a Ford Expedition it makes sense to get the 2 inch receiver. The smaller receiver is for smaller cars.
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Easy way would be to measure it if you aren't familiar with either receiver. https://www.etrailer.com/faq-hitch-size.aspx
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When I bought this, I wondered the same thing. After searching for a while on Google, everything I was finding was saying they have the same specs so I ordered it. I can't say for sure that this is the right answer, but I am very happy with this receiver.
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I think you can find a better receiver for less than you'll pay for this one, do your research. I'm not very happy with the performace and the pirce I paid for it at the time, guess should done my homework and a leson learn for me. good luck.
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Assuming that it's not possible to purchase the receiver only at Amazon, my only thought is that one should attempt to go direct to the manufacturer. I'd start by entering the company name or the device name and model in a search engine.
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Good morning , I returned my receiver , the best way is to find a software to update for sat selection !! Or just go to sat forum . Good luck
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Boy there is a lot going on in that receiver isn't there. I'lld like to see that work. Maybe I'll find it on youtube somewhere. But you can check with Weaver and see what they have.
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Stephen G., I'm interested in connecting 2 receivers and switching between them. I have a modern home theater receiver (Yamaha RX-V477) and a vintage receiver (Realistic STA-76 circa 1975). Each one does some things better than the other and I want to easily switch between them depending on what I want to do (like play vinyl on the vintage) and watch movies on the home theater receiver. If you know of something that can do this, please let me know. Thanks.
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Like the other reply, yes, "but" you will need to buy some extra equipment. Especially if you have/want a MRV setup. I suggest googling your model of receiver and researching the different setup options and suggestions. I'm not going to point you to any particular website or company, I don't work for them and don't want to suggest someone or something that may not work for you. Hope this suggestion/advice helps.
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Buy a receiver and hook up external speakers to the receiver. Only way you will get a decent sound out of this unit.I have a similar problem and after much debate, I am planning to buy Sherwood RX-41 9 105WAat model to augument this stereo system.Good Luck.
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I am looking to buy this receiver and wanted to know the same thing. Did you ever get an answer?
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Is it really easier for someone else to do the search for you? And I'm stupid enough to do it I guess.Swift Hitch PB01 Receiver BatteryThere are cheaper out there but I won't tell you where they are.
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I had a similar problem with my Expedition. I bought an extension that works very well.
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Chances of Ford dealership having a Fortin Flash-Link Updater module (required to update Fortin Evo-All module and set options) are slim to none - dealerships prefer to install overpriced "Original" modules. I can program this module for your specific car remote dot start at yahoo dot come
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most of our information was obtained from the net can't remember what site. What you need depends on what type of receiver you have. Sorry couldn't be of more help
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I got a receiver also. This appears to be a common problem. Amazon - where are you?
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Look at the kind of receiver yiu have nit the kind if garage door opener. You will need to get whatever matches up with your reciver
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I've got a Denon AVR-1613 Integrated Network AV Receiver and love it. Damn thing's smarter than I am and it took several calls to both Denon and the dealer before I got it all set up. Partly my fault cause I didn't have all HDMI equipment at first so some manual settings were required. If you have all HDMI, the thing sets itself up beautifully. Don't remember exactly what I paid for it (at ABT Electronics) but they had it on sale ($400-$500 range). Love the speakers too, good luck.