Ford Focus as a dinghy
We have a 2012 Ford Focus and I remember discovering it could be towed when we bought it... not that we had that in mind at the time. We now have that in mind. What do folks think about this vehicle...
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I have a 2015 Focus SE with auto transmission that I did my own Blue Ox base plate which I got of Amazon Warehouse Deals. I was going to go with Demco but BO had better, clearer instructions. It was a job but I took my time. I ran it up on blocks to make it a little easier to work on it. Taking the front end off was simple. The baseplate mounting was a little difficult getting lined up with the mounting holes but I think it was tweaked some. Most difficult part was drilling the frame and fishing the nuts onto the mounting bolts. DW helped with that part.
I used the ReadyBrute Elite tow bar http://www.readybrake.com/store/p4/ReadyBrute%E2%84%A2_Elite_RV_Tow_Bar.html with ReadyStop Breakaway Kit http://www.readybrake.com/store/p5/ReadyStop%E2%84%A2_Towed_Vehicle_Emergency_Break_Away_Kit.html and an happy with it. The install of the brake cables was time consuming while laying on my back with the car sitting on blocks. Couple of trial and errors but all is fine.
Made up a battery disconnect switch on the negative post so it is just a matter of flipping it and boogie.
I used the ReadyBrute Elite tow bar http://www.readybrake.com/store/p4/ReadyBrute%E2%84%A2_Elite_RV_Tow_Bar.html with ReadyStop Breakaway Kit http://www.readybrake.com/store/p5/ReadyStop%E2%84%A2_Towed_Vehicle_Emergency_Break_Away_Kit.html and an happy with it. The install of the brake cables was time consuming while laying on my back with the car sitting on blocks. Couple of trial and errors but all is fine.
Made up a battery disconnect switch on the negative post so it is just a matter of flipping it and boogie.
