For your 2018 Ford Focus the trailer hitch I recommend is the Curt part # C11158 for if you have a Sedan, Hatchback S, SE, or Titanium. This hitch has a concealed crosstube which makes them much less visible than most hitches. I attached an install video link and picture to this page for you to check out as well.
For a bike rack I really like the Saris SuperClamp EX part # SA4025F.
This is a platform bike rack that only touches the bike at the tires and only weighs 35 lbs.The biggest... view full answer...
The best length fairing will be the one that fits between the feet of the roof rack without going over. While your # RRRF2 may look too short at first glance with your Rhino Rack roof rack part # RR78MR it should still work really well. The next size up would most likely overhang past the feet and it's better to be a little short than too long. view full answer...
In order to flat tow your 2014 Ford Focus with your 2008 Forest River Georgetown XL Class A Motorhome, you will first need a hitch receiver if you do not already have one. I recommend the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide # 13703. This is a very popular universal option that offers a simple bolt-on installation or weld-on depending on your preference. This has a weight capacity of 3,500lbs which will be more than enough for your Focus.
Now that you have your... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
You have 2 options. First you can convert the Ford Focus wiring harness, after installed, to match the trailer. Or you can convert the trailer connector to match the vehicle connector, once it is installed.
The easiest thing to do would be to convert the trailer but there may be certain lights and functions required in Europe that are not required in the U.S. I will try to cover both ways for you but there is no simple adapter for either method.
To convert the vehicle, first you will... view full answer...
The rear spoiler will prevent the use of a trunk mount bike rack. To carry bikes with your 2012 Ford Focus I recommend using a trailer hitch and hitch mount bike rack. This is the safest way to carry bikes and it keeps the bikes off of the vehicle.
For a trailer hitch, I recommend the Curt # C11158. This is a Class I trailer hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver. For a compatible bike rack with locks for the hitch and bikes I recommend the Thule Helium, # TH9042PRO. I have included some links... view full answer...
It's a somewhat common misconception that vehicles with separate taillight circuits have to be wired for separate tow bar wiring. You actually can wire just the brake lights of the vehicle to operate as a combined circuit and it will be much simpler to do, and will be just as effective.
So the kit part # RM-15267 would come with everything you'd need and wouldn't require any additional adapters. We actually had the chance to install this on a Ford Focus and it worked really well. view full answer...
We have tested the Sportrack Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for SportRack Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # SR0901 and confirmed the fit with the Curt bike racks like the part # C18085 that you mentioned. view full answer...
The hitches that are available for your 2012 Focus Hatchback are all Class I hitches, that have a 200 lb tongue weight capacity. This would mean that 200 lbs is the maximum amount of weight that would be suspended from the hitch, which would include the weight of the carrier.
I'm sorry to say that you wouldn't be able to carry your bike on a hitch mounted carrier. This being said, you could still install a hitch like the Curt Hitch # C11158 and carry your bike on a small utility trailer.... view full answer...
If you measured a distance of 10 inches from the ground to the top of the inside of the Draw-Tite # 24872 hitch receiver on your 2015 Ford Focus, the Curt Drawbar # C45028 is going to put the ball platform at 15-3/8" above the ground. With the hitch ball actually in place you are looking at a ball height of around 17-3/8", which is still quite below the ideal 22" ball height for the Yakima trailers such as the Rack and Roll # Y08107.
With this setup the Yakima trailer is going to be riding... view full answer...
The Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier # SA805BL that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2012 Ford Focus 5 Door Hatchback. I verified this with Saris.
I absolutely understand your concern and hesitance when it comes to the rear spoiler on your vehicle, as I have one on mine and have had trouble finding a trunk rack that works well with it. The Saris Bones though features an arched design that was specifically made to accommodate spoilers, taking the stress off of them when bikes are loaded... view full answer...
The Curt Class I trailer hitch you referenced, part # C11158, is indeed a correct choice for your 2014 Ford Focus SE Hatchback. As noted in the linked installation video at the 18-second mark, the top of the receiver opening will be approximately 10-3/4-inches above the ground once installed.
With this hitch you will need to use one of the ball mounts recommended by Curt. If you want to use a standard ball mount that allows you to select your own hitch ball you can order part # C45521.... view full answer...
The further the trailer hitch receiver is recessed under the back of a vehicle the less clearance there is for accessories and the harder it is to pin in any accessories to the trailer hitch. The Curt hitch # C11158 measures 2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to clear the rear bumper. To me, that is perfect.
Curt trailer hitch # C11158 we have installed on a 2012 Focus sedan but not a 2014 hatchback like in the other video so it is really not a fair comparison. But on the... view full answer...
We only have one adapter that fits the Curt tow bar you have and it's the Blue Ox part # BX8833 which allows it to connect to Blue Ox base plate kits.
That means that for your 2016 Ford Focus you'd need the Blue Ox base plate kit part # BX2663. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well. view full answer...
For a great tow hitch for your 2007 Ford Focus S, I recommend the Curt Hitch - 1-1/4" # C11294. Not only does this hitch include a super easy installation process that only takes about 30 minutes to complete, it also comes with a higher-quality gloss outer coating over the base powder coat that provides better resistance against rust than the competitor Draw-Tite option. With this factor, you do not need to worry about deterioration. It comes with all mounting hardware required for a bolt-on... view full answer...
It sounds like you need a Class I compatible bike rack for your 2008 Ford Focus SE. I would recommend the Swagman XC bike rack, # S64650, for your vehicle. This rack is easy to load the bikes onto, see video, it folds up compact enough to put in the trunk when not needed, and it holds the bikes securely keeping them from contacting each other or the back of the vehicle.
One of my friends has this rack on his Focus. He uses it a lot and really likes it.
I have added a link to all of the... view full answer...
Trailer wiring harness # 118549 gets the signals it needs through the tail light wiring on your 2012 Ford Focus hatchback. The power for the trailer lights comes from the connection to the vehicle battery. This wiring harness is if the Focus is towing a trailer and will not work in reverse (towing the Focus behind a motor home).
For a similar harness that is set up to work as tow bar wiring and that plugs inline with the tail light wiring use # HM56008. The harness gets its power from... view full answer...
The correct Draw Tite hitch for your 2003 Ford Focus ZX5 would be the part # 24692.
To order replacement hardware for this hitch you would want the part # RHK. On the product page you would need to enter the part number of the hitch and then select the hitch manufacturer from the drop down menus and we will ship you out the correct hardware.
I attached an install video for this hitch that might be helpful as well. view full answer...
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