Hidden Trailer Hitch for a 2012 Ford Focus SE Hatchback

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Hi etrailor, I have a Hidden Hitch on my 08 Saturn Astra that I love. I use it with a Thule 912 2 bike rack. What I love about the HH is it is almost... Hidden. The hitch barely sticks out. My question is which of your no drill hitch options for a 2012 Focus SE Hatch will be as similar to my HH on my Saturn Astra Hatch?

asked by: Paul

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Curt has hitch # C11158. It is about as hidden as you can get on a 2012 Ford Focus hatchback. Only the receiver is visible. I have also linked a video and the instructions for installation to the right.

expert reply by: Michael H

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I have a great alternative for you. Unfortunately, here at etrailer, we do not recommend using a hitch bike rack that uses a wheel-mount attachment style for bikes with fenders of any size. The reason why is because the fenders can become cracked and…

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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

Based on the measurements you took on your trailer hitch and trailer coupler, you will technically need a ball mount that features a rise of around 8-1/2 inches for a completely level setup. Between the two ball mount options you mentioned, the Curt…

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For your 2014 Ford Focus SE the part #C56138 that you referenced fits the sedan models and the #C56140 fits the hatchback models. There aren't any fit exclusions for either kit due to trim levels. So basically you just need to go with the vehicle…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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The hitch and bike rack manufacturers all agree that bike racks used in a Class I hitch like the Curt #C11484 should not carry any more than two bicycles (even kid's bikes) even if the rack used has a 4 bike capacity and for good reason. Weight…

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Generally speaking wheel mount only bike racks are preferred. Especially for people with carbon fiber bike frames since frame mounts aren't recommended at all with them otherwise damage could occur. For other frame designs people still prefer…

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There are 2 possible wiring harness options for the 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback. You could use Curt wiring harness, #C56140, that you have referenced. The other option is Tow Ready wiring harness #118549. I have included links to the instructions for…

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