Best Trailer Hitch for a 2016 Ford C-Max to Carry Bikes
Published 12/14/2016
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I am looking for a 2 inch receiver for a Ford C-Max. All I find on your site is a 1.25. Do you have a 2? Id rather not have to use an adapter for my bike carrier. thanks
asked by: Jim
Expert Reply:
While I do have a solution for you, we do not currently offer any 2 inch trailer hitch receivers for your 2016 Ford C-Max.
Our best option is the Curt Class II Trailer Hitch # C12092 because it is rated for heavier towing than a Class I hitch is. If you were to tow something other than a bike rack, you won't have as many restrictions with a Class II hitch.
Since we only offer 1-1/4 inch hitches, you will have to use an adapter, like the Brophy Adapter # HTAD, to be able to carry your bike rack with a 2 inch shank on your C-Max. What I recommend doing, since an adapter will reduce your hitch's weight capacity by 50 percent and will cause the bike rack to bounce around more than usual, is using a bike rack that has a 1-1/4 inch shank on it. We do offer a Curt Bike Rack # C18085 that is economical and will allow you to carry up to 2 bikes at a time or, if you need to carry more than 2 bikes, the Curt Bike Rack # C18030, which can carry up to 4 bikes.
If you have a bike that has an alternative, women's, or kid's style frame you will want the Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT to make sure that your bike sits properly on the hanging bike rack.
I will include some links to demonstration videos.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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