The recommended trailer wiring harness for your 2014 Ford C-Max is the Curt Harness part # C56496. The local trailer rental place would have no problem at all installing this kit as I am sure they install similar harnesses on vehicles on a regular basis. There are instructions included with this kit that I attached to the right in a link as well as an install video.
For ball mounts I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with... view full answer...
The Thule OutWay PRO # THJV45 is the best trunk mount bike rack for you. It locks to your 2013 Ford C-Max and the bikes will lock to the rack. It connects to your car using 2 retractable cables and secures the bikes at 3 points.
Another option, that may be better since you're going to be driving that far, is to get a trailer hitch receiver for your C-Max and use a hitch mounted bike rack. A hitch mounted rack will be much more stable than the trunk mount and will not make any contact... view full answer...
Yes, the Malone J-Pro2 Kayak Carrier # MPG117MD will work with your Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2. All aero type crossbars are a somewhat standard size, the brackets that come with the Malone Kayak Carrier can be used with any brand aero bar with no issues. view full answer...
In order to tow your 2013 Ford C-Max behind your 2001 Ford F-250 you'll need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables and magnetic tail light kit.
To start, I recommend that you use the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Car Mount - 2" Ball - 6,000 lbs # RM-501 and the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 524432-1, which will work well together and provide you with the base parts needed to tow your C-Max. You'll also need a set of safety cables like the # RM-643 and some... view full answer...
Yes, the # PW99 adjusters fit the # PW1034 Glacier Cable snow tire chains. They're labeled for light trucks but they're also the correct size for 17 inch rims. view full answer...
It is possible that Curt trailer hitch # C12092 will block the sensor for the hands-free liftgate on the 2015 Ford C-Max. In some cases it will just limit the coverage area of the sensor. Ford must angle that sensor differently amongst vehicles because some people seem to have trouble and others do not.
The Eco-Hitch trailer hitch # 306-X7200 is confirmed to work with the hands-free liftgate. We had a customer install this hitch and come back and tell us that the sensor was not affected... view full answer...
I do see you can flat tow your 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid as long as you do not exceed 70mph according to the owners manual for the vehicle. Here is a list of the parts I recommend using.
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate # 524432-1
Roadmaster Crossbar # 910021-00
Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar # RM-676
Roadmaster Accessory Kit # RM-9284-2
Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25
You will need a supplemental braking system of which I prefer the Demco Air Force One #... view full answer...
Thanks for the picture!
Based on the location of the safety cable bracket it appears that you have the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 524432-1, but I do not see the actual arms in your picture. If you are missing the arms you can order replacements using # RM-ARMS and filling out the order form by clicking the instructions link.
For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Roadmaster Flacon All-Terrain # RM-522 as it is our most popular tow bar due to its non-binding... view full answer...
For your 2013 Ford C-Max there are only 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches available. 2 inch trailer hitches are reserved for larger vehicles that have higher towing capacities like trucks and SUVs.
The highest capacity hitch available for your vehicle is the Curt hitch part # C12092 that you referenced which has a 350 tongue weight capacity and a 3,500 lb trailer capacity. There still are several bike racks that will fit this style of hitch though.
The most popular bike rack we carry that has... view full answer...
The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
For a base plate kit I would recommend the part # 524432-1 which I attached an install video for as well.
The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2 # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off... view full answer...
The stop light switch circuit on the 2017 Ford C-Max is not active while in tow mode so there will be no way to power the monitor light for a braking system like the Stay-In-Play Duo part # SM99251 without a stop light switch, the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit part # RM-751459. view full answer...
There isn't a need to pull any fusees to flat tow your 2018 Ford C-Max. I checked with Roadmaster and they state that no fuses need to get pulled so none of their fuse switch kits are needed.
So you'll need a base plate kit part # 524432-1 first. Install video attached.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522.... view full answer...
There is a way for your 2013 Ford C-Max to carry 4 bikes, but a cargo carrier is not a viable option.
We do not carry cargo carriers wide enough to support 4 bikes.
Fortunately, we do have hitch-mounted bike racks that can carry 4 bikes on a 1-1/4" hitch. I recommend the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part # TH934XTR. It's a hanging-style rack that folds down when the bikes are not attached to save on space. It also tilts away to allow access to your hatch. I've linked to a video review of... view full answer...
We had the chance to install the Curt trailer wiring harness part # C59236 that you mentioned on a 2013 Ford C-Max just like yours and we did not have any issues. I attached the install video we shot of the process to this page for you to check out. Maybe you can use it as a guide to find out where the problem is and fix as needed. view full answer...
For your 2013 Ford C-Max the Curt trailer hitch part # C12092 would be a great option confirmed to fit. It's a Class II with plenty of capacity as well at 3,500 lbs trailer weight.
For trailer wiring you'd then want the part # 119250KIT which is also a fit.
For a ball mount you'd then want the part # C45571 for a 1-7/8 inch ball or part # C45572 for a 2 inch ball. view full answer...
The base plate from a 2009 Ford Focus would not fit a 2014 Ford C-Max as the vehicles are very different. So you would need a new base plate kit depending on what brand tow bar you have. If you have a Roadmaster you would need the part # 524432-1, Blue Ox part # BX2639, or Demco part # DM9518305. view full answer...
I believe the measurement you're looking at is referring to the HD Bars # RB1375B-2 which you don't have, however I can say with certainty that the Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack for Naked Roofs - Vortex Aero Crossbars # RR25SR will fit your 2017 Ford C-Max just fine.
The front crossbars measure 43-9/16" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1-3/16" tall, and the rear crossbars measure 41-3/8" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1-3/16" tall. view full answer...
The trailer hitch you will need to use to carry three bikes on a 2013 Ford C-Max is the 1-1/4" Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12092 because of the class II rating and 350lb tongue weight rating or the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7200 with the 2" receiver opening and a 300lb tongue weight rating. Your choice of the EcoHitch is a good one since it has the 2" opening and doesn't require the stabilizer strap.
For a bike rack, three bike carriers are pretty limited so... view full answer...
For your 2013 Ford C-Max we have trailer hitches like the Curt part # C12092 which have towing capacities of 3,500 lbs which would easily tow a trailer that has a 500-600 lb boat on it.
For a ball mount you then would want the part # C45521, hitch ball # A-82 for a 2 inch ball, part # A-80 for 1-7/8 inch and then for wiring part # C59496.
You will need to check the owners manual of your vehicle to determine what Ford says are the towing capacities and be sure to stay under that. view full answer...
It is definitely a smart idea to use the BrakeAway Kit # RM-8600 with your Roadmaster BrakeMaster although there is not necessarily a recommended spot we can offer to install the reservoir in a 2016 Ford C-Max. We have not had a chance to install this specific part in this specific vehicle, but I took a look at the owner's manual and since the air lines do need to be two feet away from a heat source like the engine, your best bet is off to the right (if you are facing the front of the car).... view full answer...
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