Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2012 Ford Mustang
Question:
I am moving to California from Seattle. I drive a 2012 Mustang and want to take my bike on the back on a rack. Id like to have it on frame hitch and not a trunk mount type. What do you recommend? I noticed Ford Mustang was not an option on your car style. Thanks,
asked by: John F
Expert Reply:
We do have frame mounted hitches that are a confirmed fit for your 2012 Ford Mustang. The Draw Tite hitch part # 24863 is a fit for the GT and non-GT models so it would be a great option. Especially since it does not require a stabilizer strap like the Curt hitch does with bike racks.
The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.
If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.
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Thule Camber Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
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Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
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- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
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