What Ball Mount is Needed For 15 Inch Hitch Height With Draw-Tite Receiver 24872 on 2014 Ford Focus?

Updated 05/08/2023 | Published 05/05/2023

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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K

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Question:

Hi, I have a 2014 ford focus se hatchback, I just purchased the Drawtite #24872 and drawtite drawbar #3593 along with #19256 hitch ball The trailer I plan on using this all with is 15, what do I need to make this possible?

asked by: Zach

Expert Reply:

When we installed the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24872 on a 2014 Ford Focus Hatchback in our shop we found the receiver height to be 10-3/4" from the ground. The Draw-Tite Drawbar # 3593 gives you a 2-1/8" rise so that would only give you a height of 12-7/8". Instead you should use the Drawbar # 3594 with a 4" rise and the 1-7/8" Ball # 19256. This will give you a hitch height of 14-3/4" so you will only have 1/4" drop on the front of your trailer.

You will also need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118549 to operate the lights on your trailer. This is a 4-way flat connector which is most commonly used on small trailers.

expert reply by: Bud M