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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2022 Ford Transit Connect
  • The best hitch option for your 2022 Ford Transit Connect is the Curt part # C13167 as it's a 2 inch hitch which means it has better towing capacities and is the hitch that most accessories are made for like bike racks/cargo carriers. If you plan to do some towing yes you would need trailer wiring, but if you didn't have plans to tow it would not be needed. The best trailer wiring kit would be the # 118613.
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  • Trailer Hitch, Wiring, and Brake Controller Recommendation for 2016 Ford Transit Connect
  • We can definitely help get your 2016 Ford Transit Connect setup to tow a trailer. The first thing you need is a trailer hitch, which for that the Draw Tite part # 75852 is a really great option with plenty of towing capacity that also installs easily. You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # 118613 which installs easily and is very reliable. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller....
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  • How Much Height Does Thule Wingbar Evo Roof Rack Add to 2015 Ford Transit Connect
  • The Thule Wingbar Evo roof rack part numbers # TH711400, # TH710601, and # TH186032 will add right at 4 inches of height to the roof of your 2015 Ford Transit.
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  • What Kayak Carrier will Work with Rhino-Rack HD Crossbars on a 2013 Ford Transit Connect?
  • A great option to transporting kayaks on your 2013 Ford Transit Connect with the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack w/ 2 Heavy-Duty Crossbars for Ford Transit Connect - Pad Mount - 50" Long item # RLZ01-DC is the Rhino-Rack 2 Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading item # S512-S512X. The folding design of the Rhino-Rack 2 will allow you to carry up to 2 kayaks on their sides safely and securely. The carrier also comes with 4 specially designed tie-down straps with padded hooks that...
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  • Recommended Anti-Sway Bars for 2021 Thor Axis 25.6 on Ford E-450 Chassis
  • For your 2021 Thor Axis on Ford E450 Chassis, you will want the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-147 and the Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1139-176. The rear anti-sway bar is the biggest impact because the enhanced stability greatly impacts the body roll and the rear axle positioning requires more stabilizing overall. The front anti-sway is the next thing we recommend adding as it helps keep the front end more stable which helps with steering as well but this is the second...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2010 Ford Transit Connect XLT
  • We definitely have parts you can use so that you can tow a trailer with your 2010 Ford Transit Connect XLT, however since the owner's manual states that Ford does not advise towing with your vehicle I don't really have a way to verify a safe towing capacity so you'll need to reach out to your local Ford dealer or just understand that you'll be flying blind when it comes to safe towing weight ratings. If you decide that you still want to tow with your Transit Connect then I recommend installing...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack For Roof Top Tent On 2020 Ford Transit Connect Long Wheelbase
  • Congratulations on your new Roofnest Falcon XL! For your 2020 Ford Transit Connect Long Wheelbase I recommend the Thule Roof Rack System that uses Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long # TH711420, Thule Rapid Podium Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH460R, and Fit Kit # THKIT3032. This system will give you 53" of useable crossbar space to support your roof top tent and a 165lb weight capacity. The roof top tents we offer like the Yakima Skyrise # Y07437 require a minimum...
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  • How Can I Carry A Canoe On My 2021 Ford Transit Connect
  • The Malone SeaWing Kayak Carrier and Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Rear Loading - Clamp On, part # MPG113MD, carries kayaks by cradling the hull. Canoes should be carried upside down. Kayak carriers are not designed to conform to the shape of a canoe, so you could damage the hull. The safest way to transport a canoe is on its gunwales. The Malone BigFoot Pro Canoe Carrier with Tie-Downs - Gunwale Brackets - Side Loading - Clamp On, part # MPG112MD, is a good option for carrying a canoe....
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  • Can a Trailer Battery be Charged with a 7-Way Trailer Connector
  • The 12 volt power circuit of your 7-way would not be able to charge a dead trailer battery, but it can put a light maintenance charge on it so that it stays topped off while you are travelling. The circuit is most likely protected by a 40 amp fuse, but that does not mean that it can provide 40 amps of charging power to your battery. That just means that if something tried to draw more than 40 amps the fuse would pop. For a charger that you could use to charge your battery when it is parked...
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  • Base Plates for 2012 Ford Transit Connect
  • Please consult your vehicle specific owners manual as what I have available online states to not flat tow the 2012 Ford Transit Connect with the front drive wheels on the ground. It is recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly with the transmission in N (Neutral). You will want to use a trailer or a car dolly such as # RM-2050-1 are the only acceptable methods of flat towing the vehicle.
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  • Rack System Recommendation For 2015 Transit Connect For A Kayak And A Stand-up Paddleboard
  • I can take care of that request for you. My rack recommendation is the 2015 Ford Transit T350 Roof Rack by Rhino Rack. It consists of the following; Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 71" Long - Qty 2, part # RRVA180S-2, the Rhino-Rack RLTP Legs for Factory Fixed Mounting Points - Bracket Mount - 2" Tall - Qty 4, part # RRRLTPFC-2, and the RLTP Leg Adapters for Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Track Mount - Qty 4, part # RRVA-FK1-2. The legs of this rack will attach...
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  • Roof Rack, Bike Rack, and Trailer Hitch Recommendations for a 2015 Ford Transit Connect
  • You can add a roof rack to your 2015 Ford Transit Connect. If your van does not have the factory side rails then I recommend a Rhino-Rack roof rack using the following parts: Vortex bars # RRVA137B-2 Feet # RRRLKVA Fit kit # DK417 If you prefer the heavy duty rectangular bars then you would need bars # RB1375, legs # RRRLKHD, and fit kit # DK417. For any roof rack check the vehicle owner's manual or with Ford to determine the capacity of the van roof and go by whichever is lower. For...
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  • Flush Bar Roof Rack that Fits Fixed Mounting Points of 2021 Ford Transit Connect SWB
  • The Rhino Rack roof rack you mentioned only fits the short wheelbase versions of your 2021 Ford Transit Connect but we do have a similar flush aero bar rack that does fit your LWB model with the Wingbar Edge rack part # TH56FE, # TH89SC, # TH186032. This does attach to the factory fixed points on your roof like you mentioned as well.
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  • Could Curt Hitch for 2014 Ford Transit Connect Carry Motorcycle Carrier
  • The Curt hitch part # C13167 that you referenced has a tongue weight capacity of 525 lbs so as long as the carrier you are wanting to go with weighs less than 125 lb this would work great. With that much weight on the rear of the vehicle suspension enhancement like the part # CSS-1145R would be a great option to prevent sag. I attached a link on this page that will help you find a local installer as well.
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  • Are LED Trailer Taillights More Likely to Blow Fuses than Incandescent Bulbs
  • LED taillights would not cause trailer wiring circuits to blow as they actually draw considerably less than incandescent bulbs. So that means there is a short on the wiring somewhere on the trailer. If you have no circuits active on your trailer wiring and you are getting continuity from the power wire of a circuit to ground that would indicate that circuit is shorted out to the trailer frame most likely due to cut or exposed wire that is contacting the frame. You'd need to go over the...
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  • Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2014 Ford Transit Connect with Naked Roof
  • The Rhino Rack roof rack that you referenced that consists of part numbers # RRVA137B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK417 has been confirmed to fit 2014 Ford Transit Connects with naked roofs so it would work well for you.
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  • Is There a 2 Inch Trailer Hitch for a 2020 Kia Soul
  • Draw-tite offers a 2" hitch for your 2020 Kia Sou, it is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # DT25GR. The 2" is a great choice since you will be able to choose from a wide variety of accessories.
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  • Anchor Strap for Roof Rack that Shuts in Hood
  • We have something similar to that with the hood anchor straps from Malone part # MPG308 which you'd shut in the hood and gives you a nylon loop to attach to. You could also look at the Thule Hood Loops # TH529 that attach to a bolt under the hood and stay there when not in use. I have attached videos of both products for you to check out.
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  • Recommended Tire Chains For a 2014 Ford Transit Connect With 215/55R16 Tires
  • I recommend selecting the Konig Easy Fit Tire Chains # TH04115095 for your 2014 Ford Transit Connect. These chains meet all the restrictions given by Ford in your owners manual. They also are some of the easiest tire chains to install and use when it is cold out. The unique design allows you to quickly place them on the tires and the storage bag provides you with a dry place to kneel while you are installing them
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  • Roof Rack Recommendation for 2015 Ford Transit Connect with Naked Roof
  • Rhino Rack lists the Roof Rack part # RR97XR as a fit for your 2015 Ford Transit Connect that has a naked roof so we would recommend it for you. This rack uses metal clips to attach around the door frame of the vehicle.
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