Recommendation for a Hitch for Use With a Bike Rack on a 2012 Ford Focus Sedan

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Witch hitch is the best for a bike rack ? 2012 ford focus sedan.

asked by: Richard

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Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 2012 Ford Focus Sedan, I recommend the Curt Class I Hitch # C11158.

I have attached a link to all the bike racks that will work with the Curt hitch's 1-1/4 in receiver opening. The link will show both hanging and platform racks. If you have any questions on racks, then feel free to contact us back for our help.

I also attached a video that shows the installation of the Curt hitch on a 2012 Ford Focus for you to review.

expert reply by: Jared P

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Answer 1

I have a great solution for you for a bike rack with a ramp. Unfortunately, Saris does not make a ramp for the Saris MTY Bike Rack SA4031. We also do not have a bike rack that has a ramp for a single bike. With that being said, we do have a 2-bike…

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Answer 2

Structurally, a class II trailer hitch is designed to hold a bit more weight than a class I. This is because the materials that compose a class II hitch are stronger. All class I and class II hitches have the same 1-1/4 inch receiver opening which…

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Answer 3

The Thule Passage 2-bike trunk-mount rack #TH910XT is a confirmed fit on both the 2014 Ford Focus sedan and hatchback ST models with factory spoiler. My contact at Thule confirmed that there are no fit issues on your car, but it is true that there…

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Answer 4

Actually the Curt Class I hitches do not have the weld stop in the hitch tubes to prevent Class II only accessories from being used. It's not a well-known feature we advertise as the absence of it does not mean you can use a Class II only…

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Answer 5

All Class I hitches offered for your 2014 Ford Focus SE Hatchback are a light-duty type that offer the same 200-lb tongue weight capacity, but as you note there are some differences between them that may help guide your choice for your cargo basket…

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Answer 6

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11158 is going to sit right up against the bottom of the bumper fascia on your 2018 Ford Focus hatchback so it's not going to affect ground clearance too much. This Class I hitch features a tongue weight capacity…

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Answer 7

The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver #24979 is currently the only receiver we have which fits your 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI S trim. This is custom fit receiver which only requires a small 2"x3" section of the rear fascia to be…

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Answer 8

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2018 Ford Focus ST hatchback is the Curt Class I part #C11431 which is a confirmed fit and would work well. Currently it's the only option we have for your vehicle but it's a great USA made trailer hitch…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Curt Hitch part #C11158 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Ford Focus so I would recommend it for you. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.

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Answer 10

The trailer tire size you referenced, 18.5 x 8.5-8, has a modern metric equivalent, which is size 215/60-8. This tire size fits rims that are 7-inches wide and when mounted and inflated the tire's overall diameter will be just over 18-inches. The…

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Answer 11

For your aluminum trailer with a galvanized steel tongue (swing-away tongues cannot be used on aluminum tongues), you'll need a die-cast steel tongue with a zinc finish from Fulton. The correct fit is going to depend on the size of your trailer…

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Answer 12

For your 2016 Ford Focus you would want the Curt hitch part #C11158 for a trailer hitch for use with a bike rack. Since this is a Class I hitch (that means a lower capacity hitch), the only bike racks we offer are ones that can fold away with bikes…

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