Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2011 Ford Fiesta Hatchback
Question:
Hi There, I want to hook up a Ironton 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Utility Trailer Kit to tow kayak with my Ford Fiesta 2011 hatchback. Advice is greatly appreciated!
asked by: Vincent
Expert Reply:
In order to tow the Ironton utility trailer with your 2011 Ford Fiesta you are going to need a trailer hitch, wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball. For a trailer hitch I recommend using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11067 which is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. This hitch is very easy to install and will not require any drilling as you can see in the attached video.
Then for a wiring harness I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56064 which is a plug and play option that will not require you to cut or splice any wires. For a ball mount mount/hitch ball I recommend using both part # C45521 and part # A-80.
All of the above products are made in the U.S.A. and will give you everything you need to hit the road with your trailer. However, before you hit the road you may want to confirm the vehicle's towing capacity in your owner's manual.
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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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 T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 150 lbs TW
- 1500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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