It looks like you've got just about everything you'll need, but I'd go a step further and add a charge line kit, part # RM-156-25. Your braking system will draw power directly from the battery, so it would make good sense to use the 12-volt supply from the motorhome's 7-way to keep the battery topped off while towing.
The power for the taillights on the Focus will come directly from the motorhome while the vehicle is being towed, so the diode kit included with the # RM-9243-1 combo wiring... view full answer...
Yes, you can flat tow your 2014 Ford Focus behind your Winnebago. I checked the owners manual online to verify this. There are some specific procedures that you will need to follow in the owners manual to flat tow your Focus (starting on page 201 in the owners manual).
You will need base plates, a two bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow the Focus. For base plates you can use Blue Ox model # BX2633. Please note that there are no base plates for ST models.... view full answer...
The battery terminal on your 2016 Ford Focus does need to be disconnected, but you are absolutely right that you can use the battery disconnect.
The right one for your 2016 Focus is the Roadmaster Automatic Battery Disconnect with Switch # RM-766. I have added a link to the instructions as well as a link to a video of the disconnect being installed on a Focus for you to check out. view full answer...
I recommend using the etrailer base plate kit and matching tow bar for your 2018 Ford Focus:
- etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit # e98960
- etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e34ZR
I really like our system because it not only looks sleek, but it's easy to use and the bars are easy to maneuver and adjust, even on uneven surfaces as you can see in the linked video. view full answer...
We do carry the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, # RM-524430-5, for your 2012 Ford Focus as long as it does not have adaptive cruise control because adaptive cruise control uses a forward facing radar that detects other vehicles in front of the vehicle and adjusts the speed accordingly. These base plates will not work with ST models.
If you do not already have a tow bar, then I would recommend using the Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520. This tow bar includes the disconnects needed to attach the... view full answer...
Bikes that do not have a horizontal top frame tube, as found on a typical man's bike, can be fitted with what's called an adapter bar to make them easier to mount on hanging and platform style carriers. The linked page will show you all such adapter bars we offer, from a wide range of makers including Swagman, which offers their Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005.
An adapter bar simply connects to the seat and handlebar posts to provide a level surface to mate... view full answer...
For your 2015 Ford Focus Hatchback the Demco base plate kit part # DM9519324 has been confirmed as a fit as long as you don't have adaptive cruise control.
For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Commander, # DM9511012 which includes safety cables so you will not have to buy any separately. I've linked videos of both the base plate kit and tow bar on a 2017 Focus for you.
For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into... view full answer...
Honestly, by the time you factor parts cost and labor for installation, you may be able to find a suitable trailer for your car for less.
Otherwise, flat towing your 2017 Ford Focus behind a motorhome is a costly scenario and you may be able to get your parts a little more economically, but it isn't going to be by much. Your vehicle also doesn't need the Nighthawk, which will help with savings.
I saw you were looking at the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524443-5 so I am... view full answer...
You can add up to 3 cameras to the 7" Rear View Safety Backup Monitor # RVS-6137N if you use the Rear View Safety Multiplexer Box # RVS-501N.
The Rear View Safety Backup Camera # RVS-771 comes with all of the wiring and mounting brackets that you need to connect an additional camera to this monitor. view full answer...
Yes, you can use a hitch adapter like the 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch, # HTAD, in the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C11158, to allow you to use the cargo carrier/basket for the 2 inch hitch. In addition to the adapter you will need hitch pin and clip # PC2 and # PC3.
You will just need to keep in mind that using an adapter like # HTAD reduces the capacity of a hitch by 50 percent so in this case you would have a reduced carrying capacity of 100 lbs. This carrying capacity will need to take into... view full answer...
When choosing tie-down straps like the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable Tie-Down Strap, # IMF14220, you will want to keep a few things in mind. Boat tie-downs are designed for normal highway driving. The purpose of most boat tie-downs is to strap the lightest object to the heaviest object, meaning you will want to choose a tie-down with a break strength that exceeds the weight of the lightest object.
For example, if your boat weighs 4,000 lbs and your trailer weighs 2,000 lbs, you will want to... view full answer...
During my research for your vehicle, I found that in the owner's manual it states that you should never tow a trailer page #202.
This means that the hitch is intended to transport items like a bike rack or cargo carrier. See page #195 for more information about this.
If you decide to tow anyways you will need a hitch, wiring, a ball mount, and ball to tow a trailer. The Curt hitch # C1118, you were looking at will be a fit for your 2014 Ford Focus. There are ball mounts like # 3593... view full answer...
The Rhino-Rack Road Warrior Rooftop Bike Carrier # RBC036 is a great option for a fork-mount bike carrier. This carrier is designed to attach to the roof rack by mounting inside the channel of an aero-style crossbar at the front of the rack, while the back of the rack clamps around the opposite crossbar. I have attached a review video of this rack on a Focus for you.
The aero-style roof rack I recommend for your 2013 Ford Focus is the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2 with... view full answer...
The tires on your Eze-Tow Dolly are ST145 R12 which is a 10-ply E-rated tire. To replace it you would use the Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E # AM10140 along with the 12-inch Aluminum Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 # LH45FR. this set will be a great replacement. They do not come mounted, so you will need to have them mounted at a local shop upon delivery.
The tire is an E-rated tire and is 10 ply. It has a maximum load capacity of 1,520 pounds at 80 psi. The wheel... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
You can install the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero roof rack made of parts # RRVA118S-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK061 if your 2011 Ford Focus has a bare roof. This is a silver bar system but we also offer the same one with black bars if you prefer; just replace part # RRVA118S-2 with black bar part # RRVA118B-2.
You can next select an aero-bar-compatible roof bike carrier that is suitable for your specific bike type. I linked a helpful article and our page that shows all such carriers which include fork-mount,... view full answer...
The first thing that you're going to need for your 2009 Ford Focus, is a different base plate. The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 52922-1A that is currently attached to your Ready Brute tow bar is not compatible with your vehicle, unfortunately.
Instead, I recommend going with the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # 524413-1A with the adapter # RM-032. This adapter will attach directly to the new base plate and will provide an attachment point for your tow bar.
Attached... view full answer...
The Roadmaster Base Plates, # RM-524430-4, are a fit for the 2012 Ford Focus SE. Although, if the vehicle has the adaptive cruise control feature, it cannot be flat towed. Adaptive cruise control uses a forward facing radar that detects other vehicles in front of the vehicle and adjusts the speed accordingly.
You will also want to consult the vehicle owners manual on how the vehicle should be towed. Some vehicles will accrue mileage when flat towed, others will not. More often than not,... view full answer...
Yes, The Trailer Hitch Adapter # e93YR will work as the rise version for your 2009 Ford Focus.
This adapter is made out of a durable steel that has a matte black powder coat finish that helps resist corrosion. The hitch adapter has a 5 inch rise and a 4-1/4 inch drop with an overall length of 11-1/4 inches.
Using this adapter will reduce your hitch's weight capacity by 50 percent, and is not meant to be used as a towing application.
I attached a review video link below. view full answer...
Personally I prefer the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11158 over the Draw-Tite # 24872 as the Curt is made in the USA. Both these are Class I receivers with a capacity up to 2,000lbs of trailer weight and 200lbs of tongue weight. Be sure to verify the capacity for your 2014 Ford Focus SE with either your owners manual or Ford dealer. You will need either a 4-way flat wiring harness for the trailer lights. We have the Kit # 118548 which fits the sedan or the Kit # 118549 if you have a hatchback.... view full answer...
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