Towing Motorcycles with a 2014 Ford Focus

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Im wondering if my 2014 Ford Focus would be capable of towing a roughly 5x8 trailer with 2 HD motorcycles from Minnesota to Florida and back?

asked by: Pat B

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I checked your owner's manual and it states the following: WARNING: Never tow a trailer with this vehicle. Your vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through an authorized dealer.

We don't recommend going against what the manufacture says but if you decide to tow your motorcycles anyways here are the parts you will need.

The custom fit hitch for your 2014 Ford Focus is # C11158, in addition to the hitch you will need a ball mount and a ball to tow the trailer and wiring for lights on the trailer to operate correctly. The size ball you will need will depend on the coupler on your trailer but the common sizes for smaller trailers is 1-7/8 inch # 19256 or 2 inch # 19258. The wiring harness for your vehicle is # 118548, this T-One connector plugs directly into your existing wiring.

Since your vehicle isn't supposed to be used for towing there is no way to know the vehicle's actual capacity. The capacity of the hitch is 2,000lbs. to make sure your hitch can handle this you will want to check a few things like the weight of the motorcycles, trailer, and parts that will be in/on the 5 by 8 trailer. You will want to make sure that the Tongue Weight (TW) does not exceed the capacity of the hitch. TW is typically 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer and its contents, so your trailer should not have a tongue weight higher than 200-300lbs. Normally, we default to the vehicle but since your manual states not to tow I'm basing your capacity off the hitch. You may want to check the sticker on the inside of the drivers door to see if there is a weight capacity of the vehicle listed.

I have linked a installation video of the Curt # C11158 being installed on your same vehicle as well as all the parts mentioned above for your convenience.

expert reply by: Jackie C

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I have attached a photo of the EcoHitch Hidden 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver installed on a 2012 Ford Focus Electric. The hitch is designed to fit 2012 through 2014 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. If you're in the market for a bike rack, the…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 4

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 9

Hey Tim, The ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness #119250KIT is compatible with LED lights and has been used as a go to for years for people who have LED trailer lights. The light function is supposed send a tiny bit of voltage from the…

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Answer 10

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 11

Hi Jerry, For your 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV you would need the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C37RV for the trailer hitch. The right light kit for your Sorento is going to depend on a few factors. For models with the tow package, like you stated you have,…

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Answer 12

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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