Recommended Trailer Hitch and 3-Bike Rack for 2013 Ford C-Max
Question:
I hope you can help me. We are looking for a 3 bike carrier for my son and his two girls. They are just recreational riders at this point. He has a 2013 C Max Hybrid SEL. I am pretty set on the EcoHitch hitch #306-X7200 because he doesn’t need a strap. Can you please recommend a 3 bike carrier for this hitch and car!! Please :-
asked by: Carol B
Expert Reply:
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 Receiver # 306-X7200 with the 2" receiver opening and a 300lb tongue weight rating. Your choice of the EcoHitch is a good one since it has the 2" opening and doesn't require the stabilizer strap.
For a bike rack, three bike carriers are pretty limited so a four rack option is the best bet. I recommend the Inno Thule Hitching Post 4 Bike Rack part # TH934XTR because it's super lightweight. The # TH934XTR will fit either one of the available hitches. That said, for bikes without a horizontal top tube you will also need the Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar part # 64005.
Products Referenced in This Question
EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
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Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
- Swagman
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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