Recommended Hitch and Hitch Cargo Carrier for 2012 Lincoln MKZ
Question:
We are in the process of buying a cargo carrier for our 2012 Lincoln mkz what would you advise us to get as far as the carrier and type of hitch to buy. More concerned with type of carrier that will not be to heavy for our car. Im at a total loss as to which one to get
asked by: Deborah A
Expert Reply:
The type of hitch made for your 2012 Lincoln MKZ is a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I type, such as # 24865 and # C11390. Since both install exactly the same way and offer identical capacities I suggest the power-priced Draw-Tite # 24865.
This hitch comes complete with all required hardware and the installation in your car is shown in the linked video.
You'll also need a compatible Class I cargo carrier such as one of those shown on the linked page. The one I suggest is the Curt # C18110 which I like for its sturdy steel construction and relatively light weight - only 30-lbs. You may care to add a hitch lock to secure the carrier; use part # e98879. Another item you may want to consider is a cargo net like # C18200.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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Curt Stretchable Cargo Net - 38" Wide x 44" Long
- Cargo Nets
- Cargo Rack Net
- Trailer Cargo Net
- Truck Cargo Net
- 38 Inch Wide
- 44 Inch Long
- Black
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 1-1/4" Hitches - Flush - 2-1/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-1/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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