Is a Draw Bar Needed with Trailer Hitch for 2008 Ford Focus
Question:
I am looking at a trayler hitch for a 2008 ford focus.what is a drawbar,and do I need this?thank you
asked by: Bernard T
Expert Reply:
A draw-bar or ball-mount is the shank or piece that slides into the hitch opening that allows a hitch ball to attach to.
Basically the hitch is the portion that bolts to the frame of the vehicle and then the draw bar is the metal shank that slides into it with the ball attached to it. If you plan to tow a trailer you will need this.
For a hitch the Curt part # C11319 that you referenced would be the correct fit.
Then for a draw bar the recommended one is the # C45521. For a ball you'd need either # A-82 for a 2 inch ball or part # A-80 for a 1-7/8 inch ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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