Installation Instructions foCurt Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2015 Ford C-Max

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Hi Im getting a 2015 Ford C-Max and am thinking about my options for a bike rack. Adding this Hitch receiver part # C12092 seems very attractive, but Im a little nervous about the installation. Is it possible to see the instructions in advance to see if I think Im capable of the installation? Thank you very much!

asked by: Alex T

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I have attached a link to the installation instructions for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12092 along with an installation video.

Installation requires the exhaust system to be temporarily lowered and some access holes will need to be enlarged with a 1/2" drill. by removing the driver's side exhaust hanger. We estimate installation time around 50 minutes.

expert reply by: Victoria B

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Drilling holes into your vehicle frame to install a trailer hitch is not uncommon at all. As long as you have the proper tools installing the Curt Trailer Hitch, part #C12092, on your 2016 Ford C-Max is a fairly easy install that is estimated at…

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The trailer hitch you will need to use to carry three bikes on a 2013 Ford C-Max is the 1-1/4" Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C12092 because of the class II rating and 350lb tongue weight rating or the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch…

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It is possible that Curt trailer hitch #C12092 will block the sensor for the hands-free liftgate on the 2016 Ford C-Max. In some cases, it will just limit the coverage area of the sensor. Ford must angle that sensor differently amongst vehicles…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 9

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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