Hitch Receiver and Bike Rack Capacity Concerns on a 2016 Ford Fiesta
Question:
Question on a class 1 trailer hitch for a 2016 ford fiesta and will it support a swagman bike rack and bikes 150lbs .I would need to use an hitch adapter to make it work. but the adapter said reduces carrying weight by 50. Any help Thanks
asked by: Philip Z
Expert Reply:
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" item #C11067 will support a bike rack and bikes that weigh 150 lbs but any hitch adapter will reduce your hitches capacity by 50%. Any bike rack that has a 2" receiver will not be warrantied if it is used on a class I receiver. This hitch is confirmed to fit your 2016 Ford Fiesta. I recommend using the Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount item # S64683 on your Fiesta. This Swagman bike rack has a 45 lbs capacity per bike. It weighs 47 lbs and is rated for a class I hitch.
You will want to check your owner's manual and verify what your Fiesta's tongue weight capacity is.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 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
- Swagman
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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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