Trunk Mount Bike Rack for a 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback with Rear Spoiler

Question:

I just bought ford focus hatchback 2012. I need to carry 3 bikes, including one or two womens frames. I do this occasionally and recreationally so I dont want to spend any more than is necessary. What would you recommend? The car has a spoiler

asked by: Betsy C

Expert Reply:

Since all of the trailer hitches for the 2012 Ford Focus are Class I hitches and thus limited to 2 bikes, the best solution for your 2012 Ford Focus is going to be a trunk mount bike rack.

And since your Focus hatchback has a spoiler at the top of the hatch, there is only one 3-bike trunk mount rack that I recommend since the others should not be used on a spoiler.

Take a look at the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top rack # HRF2-3. This rack has an additional upper arm piece to move the top straps up and over the spoiler so no weight is put on it. I have linked a video that shows how the rack works.

Since you will be carrying bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at all. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.

expert reply by: Michael H