Expert Answers about Ford Focus

• How Long Does it Take to Install Roadmaster Invisibrake
• Roadmaster states that the install of their Inivisbrke part # RM-8700 normally takes around 3-5 hours which does sound right based on our experiences with it. I don't see why the removal of just the vehicle portion would take that long though so I'd maybe not fully believe that. Keep in mind there is a portion of the Invisibrake that installs on the tow vehicle too so the install should be shorter for just the tow vehicle side.
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• Equipment Necessary to Flat Tow 2008 Toyota Yaris Hatchback 5 Speed
• 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...
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• Recommended Parts for Flat Towing a 2018 Ford Focus
• To flat tow your 2018 Ford Focus you need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter for level towing. I recommend using the Demco Base Plate Kit # DM9519324 and Commander II Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511012 because they provide you with a clean looking system that easily links up with one pin. The Commander tow bar also features integrated safety cables and a shank with a 1-1/2" rise/drop which may eliminate the need...
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• Recommendation For Trunk Bike Rack To Fit 2012 Ford Focus Titanium Sedan With Factory Spoiler
• Most trunk bike rack manufacturers do not test fit their bike racks on vehicles with spoilers so it is hard to verify if the bike rack will fit for sure. The bike rack that we have recommended the most for vehicles with factory spoilers is the Thule OutWay 3 Bike Rack, part # TH56BV. This is one of the newer Thule bike racks that is designed with arcing, adjustable arms that are designed to fit over your spoiler. This is one of the easiest bike racks to put on and take off of a vehicle....
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• Installing Malone Square Roof Rack Crossbars on 2016 Ford Focus 5-Door Hatchback with Bare Roof
• 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
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• Replacement 005 Key for SportRack Roof Rack
• The correct replacement key for the 005 lock core on your SportRack roof rack is the part # SR005. This is a direct replacement key for lock cores like the one on your system that read "005" without a letter in front of it. We have confirmed this with SportRack. This will come with one key so I recommend ordering a couple so that you can have a spare on hand.
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• Recommended 4K A-Frame Trailer Jack for a 24' Enclosed Show Car Trailer
• Since you are using the trailer jack for your show car trailer I highly recommend the Bulldog Powered Drive Trailer Jack # BD500199 because it features a spring-loaded pull pin to quickly adjust the lower leg, 4"-6" of overlap between inner and outer tubes for extra support, and has a built-in level. The 5-year warranty and excellent customer reviews gives you peace of mind that you are getting a quality product that will last. Some other added perks to this jack are easy access to the...
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• Recommended Roof Rack for a 2012 Ford Focus Sedan SE
• The roof rack that I recommended for you 2012 Ford Focus Sedan SE is the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar System part # RRVA126B-2, part # RRRLKVA, part # DK307. This is my favorite roof rack because it has all of the same basic core features (aero crossbars, custom molded door clips, padded feet, etc.) as the other top tier brands such as Yakima/Thule but at a fraction of the cost. The Vortex Aero Crossbar System also come with locks whereas they would be extra for Yakima/Thule. I have...
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• Base Plate and Tow Bar Recommendations for a 2018 Ford Focus Hatchback
• I really like the following etrailer kit for your 2018 Ford Focus Hatchback: - etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98960 - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR This system has removeable tabs for a clean look when you aren't towing, and then the tow bar is rated for 6K, comes with same-rated safety cables, and has adjustments in the head to minimize the need for a high-low adapter. I'm attaching a review video of the tow bar for you to check out!
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• Will the Yakima FrontLoader # Y02103 Fit on My 2014 Focus Hatchback and Allow Me to Open the Hatch?
• I have a solution for you. I went ahead and contacted my tech at Yakima, and they confirmed that the total length of the FrontLoader # Y02103 is 56 inches long. The length front the furthest forward position of your front crossbar on your 2014 Focus Hatchback to the line where the line where the roof and the hatch meets is 57 inches. With that measurement, you will have about 1 inch of clearance between the back of the rack and your rear hatch. If the rear hatch of your Focus crosses that...
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• How Long Does Base Plate Kit Normally Take to Install on 2005 Ford Focus
• Base plate kits like the Blue Ox part # BX2184 that fits your 2005 Ford Focus can usually be knocked out by an average installer in about an afternoon or so. I've asked this question to our installers in the past and they shared with me that most are down in a handful of hours or so. For lighting we have the kit # RM-15267. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into...
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• Largest Cargo Carrier That Can Be Used on a 2007 Ford Focus
• The best cargo carrier we have for your 2007 Ford Focus is the Reese Cargo Carrier part # 63155 which measures 47" long x 20" wide. Although we do not have a cargo carrier 48" long x 22" wide, this will be the next closest size we have and it is very similar to what you are looking for. The Reese Cargo Carrier is class I rated so it will work with any trailer hitch on your Focus. I have attached a few accessories for you below as well.
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• RoadMaster Base Plates for my 2001 Ford Focus and RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar
• We do have base plates for your 2001 Ford Focus. They are RoadMaster EZ Brackets part # 52491-1. They will also fit RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bars. They have an estimated install time of 3 hours and the may require trimming of some plastic or fascia material.
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• Locking Hitch Pins For 2" and 1-1/4" Hitch Receivers That Are Keyed Alike
• There are two different sized pins that come with the Swivel Head Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches part # 2866DAT. One pin works with a 1-1/4" hitch receiver and the other works with 2" hitch receiver. They will use two different keys on the same key ring. The Master Lock Hitch Receiver and Coupler Latch Lock Set part # 2848DAT also comes with a lock for a 1-1/4" hitch receiver and a 2" hitch receiver but they both use the same key. However it sounds like...
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• Bike Rack Recommendations to Carry 1 or 2 Bikes on a 2012 Ford Focus SE With Rear Spoiler
• We have a wide variety of bike racks for you to choose from for your 2012 Ford Focus SE. The bike rack that I would recommend for your vehicle is the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms Item # Y02634. This bike rack is customer reviews and is designed to work with most factory spoilers. This 2-bike trunk rack features a 4-strap mounting system and interlocking HUB for quick setup on your Honda Civic. It has SuperCush anti-sway cradles with ZipStrip straps for easy...
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• Base Plate Recommendation For a 2015 Ford Focus SE Hatchback
• Good news, I can help you pick out the right base plate kit for your 2015 Ford Focus. Staying in the Roadmaster family since you have a Falcon # RM-520, the Roadmaster # RM-524443-5 and the Roadmaster # RM-524443-4 are both great fits for your 2015 Ford Focus SE Hatchback. Both will be compatible with your tow bar, just depends on how you would like the front of the vehicle to look after the install. The difference of the EZ4 and EZ5 is the mounting arms. The EZ5 has the arms that will...
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• Roof Rack for 2013 Ford Focus
• Roof rack # SR1010 is not a fit for a Ford Focus, is this the one you have? If you let me know what year your vehicle is I can recommend the right fit, but this one is not going to work on a Focus.
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• Cargo Basket that Fits Rhino Rack Roof Rack of 2015 Ford Focus
• I have a similar solution I can recommend but the Curt basket you referenced will not fit the Rhino Rack crossbars you mentioned as they are too wide. You would want the Thule Canyon part # TH859XT instead which can fit the Rhino Rack roof rack part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK307 which is a confirmed fit for your 2015 Ford Focus.
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• Recommendation For Carrying 3 Mountain Bikes On 2013 Ford Focus Hatchback
• Since your 2013 Ford Focus is limited to Class l hitches I do have another option you may be interested in. I recommend a trunk mount bike carrier. If you have a 5-door hatchback I recommend the Thule OutWay 3-Bike Rack # TH56BV. This carrier has a weight capacity of 99 lbs. The weight of the carrier is just about 19 lbs, so your Focus should have no problem handling the carrier with bikes. This carrier has anti-sway cradles that prevent bike-to-bike contact. It features an integrated...
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• Could 2010 Ford Focus Tow Jet Ski Trailer with Curt Hitch
• As long as the towing capacities of your 2010 Ford Focus (check owners manual) and the Curt hitch part # C11319 don't get exceeded you could tow a jet ski trailer. This hitch has a 2,000 lb trailer weight capacity and 200 lb tongue weight capacity. Typically jet ski trailers are much lighter than that. For a 1-7/8 inch ball mount you would want the part # C45571 or for a 2 inch ball mount part # C45572. For trailer wiring you then would want the part # 118457.
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