Best Trailer Hitch & Roof Racks for a 2014 Ford Taurus
Question:
What hitch do you recommend for a 2014 Ford Taurus Limited? 1.25 in or 2 in? What roof rack do you recommend? The hitch will be for 2-3 bike rack and roof rack for a cargo carrier. Thanks
asked by: Kenneth K
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitch that I recommend going with for your 2014 Ford Taurus is the Curt # C13379 which is a Class III hitch that has a 2" receiver. You'll be able to use a wider variety of hitch accessories with a Class III receiver. I like the brackets and thicker powder coat on this Curt over what comes on the Draw-Tite which is why I recommend the Curt. If you don't already have a bike rack then I highly recommend the Kuat Transfer V2 # KU24FR which can carry up to 3 bikes and has a U-Shaped design so it's easier to load and unload your bikes.
When it comes to a roof rack I really like the Yakima JetStream system because it uses high-quality crossbars and legs/towers that have adjustments in them that make the system fit like a glove to your roof. You will need the following for this roof rack:
60" JetStream Bars - # Y00426
BaseLine Towers - # Y28TR
BaseClip Fit Kit - # Y06196
Lock Kit - # Y07204 (optional)
If you don't already have a roof rack then I recommend checking out the Yakima OffGrid # Y07138 because of how easy it is to use and how adjustable it is. It comes with removeable bars that can be used as tie-down points plus you can add the 18" Extension # Y07108 if you decide you'd like more room.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike Lock
- 3 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Kuat
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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18" Extension for Yakima OffGrid 44" Long x 40" Wide Roof Cargo Basket
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Basket
- Extensions
- OffGrid
- Yakima
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Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 40" Wide - 165 lbs
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Small Capacity
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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