The tires on your Eze-Tow Dolly are ST145 R12 which is a 10-ply E-rated tire. To replace it you would use the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # AM10140 along with the 12-inch Aluminum Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 # LH45FR. this set will be a great replacement. They do not come mounted, so you will need to have them mounted at a local shop upon delivery.
The tire is an E-rated tire and is 10 ply. It has a maximum load capacity of 1,520 pounds at 80 psi. The wheel... view full answer...
According to the owner's manual, a manual transmission equipped 2008 Toyota Yaris can indeed be flat towed behind a motorhome. To flat tow the vehicle, you'll need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring harness, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low hitch adapter.
For base plates, I'd recommend the Roadmaster # 521181-1 and # RM-643 for safety cables. For a tow bar, we really like the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, part # RM-522. This particular tow bar features... view full answer...
The final authority on whether or not a vehicle can be flat-towed and if there is anything special that needs to be done is the vehicle's owners manual or manufacturer.
I did some checking and it looks like on your 2014 Ford Focus with a manual transmission you would be okay to flat-tow as long as you do not exceed 70 miles per hour. It is also recommended that you start the vehicle as often as possible to prevent battery drain.
There are several components needed to flat tow a vehicle,... view full answer...
Malone has no roof rack fits for your 2016 Ford Focus 5-Door hatchback with a bare roof but since your Malone rack # MPG202 uses the same size square crossbars as other rack brands you can use your existing 58-inch bars with new feet from Inno. You'll just need rack feet part # INSUT and fit kit # INK528 view full answer...
There are 5 components needed to flat tow your 2012 Ford Focus and those are a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, tow bar wiring and a supplemental braking system.
The base plate for your vehicle is the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit, # RM-524430-5. You will also need safety cables, # RM-645, as they are required by law when flat towing a vehicle. You should not have a problem, but check your tow bar and make sure it is compatible with EZ5 style base plates. If it is not compatible,... view full answer...
If your Focus does NOT have the 2.3L engine, you can use the Demco # DM9517088 base plate kit.
If you do have the 2.3L engine, you could use the Roadmaster EZ base plate, part # 52491-1 along with the
# RM-032 adapter. The adapter would allow the Roadmaster base plate to work with your Demco Commander II tow bar. If you don't already have them, you'll need safety cables like part # RM-643.
To wire up your Focus, I'd recommend a diode kit like the # RM-15247 from Roadmaster. For your... view full answer...
The first thing that you're going to need for your 2009 Ford Focus, is a different base plate. The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 52922-1A that is currently attached to your Ready Brute tow bar is not compatible with your vehicle, unfortunately.
Instead, I recommend going with the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 524413-1A with the adapter # RM-032. This adapter will attach directly to the new base plate and will provide an attachment point for your tow bar.
Attached... view full answer...
The battery terminal on your 2016 Ford Focus does need to be disconnected, but you are absolutely right that you can use the battery disconnect.
The right one for your 2016 Focus is the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch # RM-766. I have added a link to the instructions as well as a link to a video of the disconnect being installed on a Focus for you to check out. view full answer...
It looks like you've got just about everything you'll need, but I'd go a step further and add a charge line kit, part # RM-156-25. Your braking system will draw power directly from the battery, so it would make good sense to use the 12-volt supply from the motorhome's 7-way to keep the battery topped off while towing.
The power for the taillights on the Focus will come directly from the motorhome while the vehicle is being towed, so the diode kit included with the # RM-9243-1 combo wiring... view full answer...
When choosing tie-down straps like the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Tie-Down Strap, # IMF14220, you will want to keep a few things in mind. Boat tie-downs are designed for normal highway driving. The purpose of most boat tie-downs is to strap the lightest object to the heaviest object, meaning you will want to choose a tie-down with a break strength that exceeds the weight of the lightest object.
For example, if your boat weighs 4,000 lbs and your trailer weighs 2,000 lbs, you will want to... view full answer...
I recommend using the etrailer base plate kit and matching tow bar for your 2018 Ford Focus:
- etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98960
- etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR
I really like our system because it not only looks sleek, but it's easy to use and the bars are easy to maneuver and adjust, even on uneven surfaces as you can see in the linked video. view full answer...
Personally I prefer the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11158 over the Draw-Tite # 24872 as the Curt is made in the USA. Both these are Class I receivers with a capacity up to 2,000lbs of trailer weight and 200lbs of tongue weight. Be sure to verify the capacity for your 2014 Ford Focus SE with either your owners manual or Ford dealer. You will need either a 4-way flat wiring harness for the trailer lights. We have the Kit # 118548 which fits the sedan or the Kit # 118549 if you have a hatchback.... view full answer...
Yes, The Trailer Hitch Adapter # e93YR will work as the rise version for your 2009 Ford Focus.
This adapter is made out of a durable steel that has a matte black powder coat finish that helps resist corrosion. The hitch adapter has a 5 inch rise and a 4-1/4 inch drop with an overall length of 11-1/4 inches.
Using this adapter will reduce your hitch's weight capacity by 50 percent, and is not meant to be used as a towing application.
I attached a review video link below. view full answer...
When we installed the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24872 on a 2014 Ford Focus Hatchback in our shop we found the receiver height to be 10-3/4" from the ground. The Draw-Tite Drawbar # 3593 gives you a 2-1/8" rise so that would only give you a height of 12-7/8". Instead you should use the Drawbar # 3594 with a 4" rise and the 1-7/8" Ball # 19256. This will give you a hitch height of 14-3/4" so you will only have 1/4" drop on the front of your trailer.
You will also need... view full answer...
The Roadmaster Base Plates, # RM-524430-4, are a fit for the 2012 Ford Focus SE. Although, if the vehicle has the adaptive cruise control feature, it cannot be flat towed. Adaptive cruise control uses a forward facing radar that detects other vehicles in front of the vehicle and adjusts the speed accordingly.
You will also want to consult the vehicle owners manual on how the vehicle should be towed. Some vehicles will accrue mileage when flat towed, others will not. More often than not,... view full answer...
During my research for your vehicle, I found that in the owner's manual it states that you should never tow a trailer page #202.
This means that the hitch is intended to transport items like a bike rack or cargo carrier. See page #195 for more information about this.
If you decide to tow anyways you will need a hitch, wiring, a ball mount, and ball to tow a trailer. The Curt hitch # C1118, you were looking at will be a fit for your 2014 Ford Focus. There are ball mounts like # 3593... view full answer...
You can purchase a mounting kit for your Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch, # 24872, and I can confirm that it will fit the 2014 Ford Focus. To order replacement hardware, you will want to use part # RHK. On the product page you will simply enter the Hitch Item Number - 24872 and the Manufacturer - Draw-Tite. We will send you the correct hardware kit for your hitch. view full answer...
You can install the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero roof rack made of parts # RRVA118S-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK061 if your 2011 Ford Focus has a bare roof. This is a silver bar system but we also offer the same one with black bars if you prefer; just replace part # RRVA118S-2 with black bar part # RRVA118B-2.
You can next select an aero-bar-compatible roof bike carrier that is suitable for your specific bike type. I linked a helpful article and our page that shows all such carriers which include fork-mount,... view full answer...
Bikes that do not have a horizontal top frame tube, as found on a typical man's bike, can be fitted with what's called an adapter bar to make them easier to mount on hanging and platform style carriers. The linked page will show you all such adapter bars we offer, from a wide range of makers including Swagman, which offers their Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005.
An adapter bar simply connects to the seat and handlebar posts to provide a level surface to mate... view full answer...
Honestly, by the time you factor parts cost and labor for installation, you may be able to find a suitable trailer for your car for less.
Otherwise, flat towing your 2017 Ford Focus behind a motorhome is a costly scenario and you may be able to get your parts a little more economically, but it isn't going to be by much. Your vehicle also doesn't need the Nighthawk, which will help with savings.
I saw you were looking at the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524443-5 so I am... view full answer...
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