JPH wrote:
> test wrote:
>
>> Is there a trailer hitch for the Focus? I have a 2004 ZX5 and the JC
>> Whitney catalog has one style that is marked for the VW they say
>> works, but does anyone have them on their car?
>>
>> It's just going to be used for the bike rack and not towing anything.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> Keith
>>
> I was going to say that Hidden Hitch has one;
> Part # 60904 Class I Trailer Hitches - 1 1/4" Receiver
> Can be seen at http://www.hiddenhitch.com/Home/index.asp?
> But, I read the fine print and it doesn't fit the ZX3 or ZX5, so be
> careful if you find one that claims to fit the Focus that it really
> works with the ZX3 or ZX5.
>
> Valley hitch has one that it says fits the 2000-2005 sedan and
> hatchback. Model number is 58210. Unfortunately, this one says do not
> use with a bike carrier or cargo carrier.
> http://www.valleyorders.com/public/applookup.html
> http://www.valleyorders.com/ISheets/58210.pdf
>
> Curt manufacturing has them, but doesn't note if there are ant bike rack
> restrictions. You'll probably have to contact them to confirm.
> http://www.curtmfg.com/app guide/ford1.htm
>
> Hitches 4 less has some, but they say the hatchback version is only for
> the 3 door??? I thought the undercarriage of the 3 and 5 door were the
> same, but I guess they're different, because the link after this one
> (Hitch web) has different model numbers for the ZX3 and ZX5.
> 2000-2005 Ford Focus3 Door Hatchback Class I Trailer Hitch
>
> Hitch web has a few models available at this super long link.
> 2004 Ford Passenger Car or Station Wagon Focus ZX5 Hatchback 5 Door trailer hitch display and sales
>
> If that doesn't work, try this shorter link; Hitch-web online trailer hitch sales Trailer Hitch Site: 800-300-4067
>
> Hope this helps, let us know if you find one you like, I'll probably
> need to get one too for my 04 ZX5.
>
> John
>
OK, maybe I'm just being slow here, but what's so different about a bike
carrier, it's just a trailer that you can put a bike(s) on right?
shouldn't be that heavy. They're also not for connecting to a cargo
carrier, why else would you put a trailer on, other then to carry things
(ie. cargo).
I thought about putting a hitch on mine so I don't have to keep going
and getting my brothers car and trailer, (then I can just go get the
trailer), it's a 6'x 8' (2M x 2.6M) that is used for carrying mostly
yard waste to the dump, and other things that won't fit in a car,
(cargo), but could put a riding mower with a bagging attachment on it,
so I don't have to rake the maple leaves again, would that be too much
for one of them?