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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

Item # C98BR
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Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" part number C98BR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C98BR

  • Class I
  • 2000 lbs GTW
  • Concealed Cross Tube
  • CURT
  • 200 lbs TW
  • Custom Fit Hitch

Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.


Features:

  • Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
  • Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
  • Bolt-on installation - no welding required
    • Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
  • Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
  • Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
  • Sturdy, square-tube design
  • Drawbar, pin and clip sold separately
  • Installation instructions included
  • Hitch assembled in the USA, bolts overseas


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
  • Rating: Class I
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty



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11633 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" - C98BR

Average Customer Rating:  4.6 out of 5 stars   (10 Customer Reviews)

Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.

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2024 Mazda 3

A very high quality product, looks great and had no blemishes. The instructions were clear and precise, and install was relatively straight forward (only a small trim modification was needed). Perfectly placed to be accessible but still pretty low profile. Works great for my bike rack.



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2023 Mazda 3

Install was super easy. Removing exhaust does make it significantly easier and using cheap drill to enlarge the hole so you can run fishing wire was no problem. Unfortunately, its not level. Looks so goofy.

Its not the rack. Used this rack on a different car with etrailer purchased receiver without this gross tilt.



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2023 Mazda 3

This was my second installation of a Curt product. Well built with easy directions. That said,
I have a few installation recommendations:

1. There is no need to remove the plastic panel as indicated in step one of the PDF. The hitch will fit perfectly without removal.

2. Best to completely remove the rear exhaust for easier access. Spray the rubber hangers and metal shafts with WD40. Using channel locks, grab the metal tip and the edge of the rubber hanger. It will pop right off.

3. You will indeed need to enlarge the center hole to accommodate carriage bolt and spacer.

4. There will be no need to bend the heat shield as indicated in step 4 of the PDF.

Project finished in a little over 2 hours.



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2019 Mazda 3

Worked perfectly for my move across country with my Mazda 3 towing a small trailer!



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2023 Mazda 3

Fits very well on my 2023 3 hatch. The instructions say you have to drill the frame, but you can remove the rear bumper instead.



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Fits well on 2020 Mazda3 hatchback. Easier to install if you remove rear exhaust entirely (won’t need to drill holes larger this way as the instructions state).



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Great product overall! Delivery was quick, installation directions were accurate. I did opt to take the rear exhaust off as there are only two bolts and it made working under the vehicle allot easier for drilling the factory hole bigger to accommodate the installation hardware.



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Fits 2023 Mazda 3 hatchback



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See what our Experts say about this CURT Trailer Hitch

  • Best Trailer Hitch for a 2021 Mazda To Carry A Bike Rack
    For your 2021 Mazda 3 there is actually only the one option, the Curt # C98BR which is a Class I trailer hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver; the tongue weight rating is for 200 lbs. Although this has a towing weight rating of 2,000 lbs, it should be noted that Mazda recommends you not tow with the Mazda 3. But if your intent is for bike rack use only, no worries. I did however, want to provide that information in case it was of value.
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  • Best Bike Rack Options for Standard Bikes and 2021 Mazda 3 Class I Hitch
    Of course! The first thing to keep in mind is that your 2021 Mazda 3 Hatchback will have a Class I hitch like the Curt # C98BR so it does limit some of the options we can use, but there are still plenty of options and I'm confident we have something that you'll both enjoy. For an easy-to-use hanging style bike rack I recommend the Thule Camber # TH9058. This offers premium features that make installation and operation much easier than a lot of other hanging style racks that we offer. Something...
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  • Which Trailer Hitch Will Fit 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    For your 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback the Curt Hitch # C98BR is a confirmed fit and will work perfectly. This custom hitch will line right up to existing holes in the vehicle's frame rails for a bolt-on (no-drill) installation and features a 200 pound tongue weight capacity and a 2,000 pound towing limit. All the necessary hardware will be included. I have attached the full installation manual below that you can also look through.
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit For 2022 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    There is a trailer hitch receiver fit for your 2022 Mazda 3 hatchback, at the following part number: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C98BR The only other thing I wanted to mention, in case you plan on doing some light towing, is if you need a trailer wiring harness, the correct fit for your '22 Mazda 3 is the T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C72VR.
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver and Bike Rack For a 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    For your 2020 Mazda 3 hatchback you will need the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C98BR. This hitch is custom fit for your Mazda 3 and has a maximum tongue weight rating of 200lbs. Be sure to check your owners manual or with a dealer for the maximum weight you can carry. You will need to enlarge 1 hole one each side of the frame to be able to insert the mounting hardware. I recommend the Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack # TH9058 that will allow you to carry 2 bikes that weight up to 37.5lbs each....
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  • Highest Capacity Trailer Hitch for a 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    There is actually only 1 trailer hitch that fits your 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback so it definitely cuts down on what we need to filter through. The Curt # C98BR is a Class I trailer hitch rated for 2,000 lbs towing and has a 1-1/4" receiver rated for 200 lbs tongue weight. It is important to note though that your 2020 Mazda 3 isn't rated for towing so you really should only be using the trailer hitch for something like a bike rack. If you were planning on using this for a bike rack then I highly...
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  • Correct Hitch Fit Recommendation For A 2019 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    You are correct that the hatchback hitch is a different model from the sedan hitch. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C98BR is the model that is confirmed to fit your 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback. A bike rack like the Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack # TH9058 is a popular option that frame mounts your bike and is able to tilt back allowing you access to the hatch while installed. You will also need a stabilizer strap like the # 18050 when you are using this hitch an unsupported load like a bike...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback for Bike Rack
    The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C98BR. This hitch is a custom bolt-on fit with no major modifications required. The instillation process should only take around thirty minutes to an hour. There are also no special tools required either so you should be able to install this hitch yourself without issue. If you will be using the trailer hitch for a bike rack, I recommend taking a look at the Saris Freedom 2 Bike Platform...
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  • Will Curt Trailer Hitch Fit 2021 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    We do have a hitch that will fit your 2021 Mazda 3 hatchback, but it is not the Draw-Tite # 24982. This hitch is a confirmed fit for the sedan only. The correct fit for your hatchback is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C98BR. This custom fit Class I hitch has the same 1-1/4" receiver with a maximum gross trailer weight of 2,000 lbs and tongue weight of 200 lbs. If you plan on doing some towing, I recommend the # 118808 T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for your wiring needs. This custom...
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  • Will the Curt Hitch # C98BR Work with My Motorized Mobility Unit on My 2021 Mazda 3 Hatchback?
    When it comes to using a motorized mobility lift on your 2021 Mazda 3, there are a few things to consider. The first is tongue weight capacity (the vertical load limit). The Curt Hitch # C98BR has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 200 pounds. As long as your mobility lift does not exceed 200 pounds, it is usable with the Curt. Unfortunately, we do not carry a hitch receiver that offers more tongue weight capacity.
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  • Best Hitch Available For A 2021 Mazda 3 Hatchback To Tow A Small Trailer
    As your 2021 Mazda 3 is the hatchback version, you will need the Curt # C98BR. The other hitch that comes up ( # 24982) will be specific to the sedan model, so it will not fit your vehicle. With that said, this will be rated up to 2,000 pounds towing and 200 pounds of tongue weight, so it will definitely handle the trailer you are looking to tow. The Tekonsha # 118808 wiring harness would have been the one I was going to recommend so you are good to go there. Though one wire will need...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit for a 2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback is the Curt Class I: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C98BR Be sure that whatever accessory you plan on using with this is rated for a Class I receiver. For example, if you'll be using this for a bike rack you need a smaller one rated for the Class I hitch like the Kuat Beta # B202-114.
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  • Hitch Recommendation and Cargo Carrier For 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    I recommend the Curt Class I hitch part # C98BR which will fit the 2020 Mazda 3 without drilling and will give you a 1-1/4" receiver opening for a cargo carrier or other accessories like a bike rack. The hitch is rated for 200 lbs of tongue weight in the cargo carrier so you do not want to exceed the tongue weight of the hitch. For a cargo carrier I recommend Reese Cargo Carrier part # 63155 which will provide you with 47" long x 20" wide of usable space in the carrier. You will also...
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  • Is There a 2 inch Hitch Size that Fits 2019 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    Hey Jonathan, for lighter duty vehicles like your 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback there are only 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the # C98BR as the 2 inch hitch size is only used on vehicles with more towing capacity like trucks and SUVs. So you'd just need a bike rack designed for this hitch size like the Hollywood Racks part # HR200Z.
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  • Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for 2019 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    There is definitely a trailer hitch that is designed to fit your 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C98BR, which is a Class I hitch that has a 1-1/4 inch receiver and is a bolt-on installation so no drilling is required. Since this is a Class I hitch it does require a Class I compatible bike rack and for this I highly recommend the Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 because it has a 65 lb per bike capacity as well as the ability to tilt and fold. It also has a shank that...
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  • Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    I just heard back from Curt and the correct hitch for a 2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback is the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C98BR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. This is a class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. I have attached a couple of pictures below so you can see what this hitch looks like once installed. If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # 118808 and the Draw-Tite Drawbar item # 3593 and then for hitch balls item...
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  • Recommendation for Highest Capacity Trailer Hitch for 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    For your 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback we have the Curt Hitch # C98BR, which represents the highest rated option available with a 2,000 pound towing weight capacity and a 200 pound tongue weight limit. Based on my research both of these numbers exceed the capacities of the vehicle itself, so you aren't going to be limited by the trailer hitch. This Class I hitch will line right up to existing holes in the Mazda's frame rails for a bolt-on (no-drill) installation and all the hardware is included....
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  • Which Draw Tite Hitch Fits 2019 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    The Curt hitch # C98BR fits the 2019 Mazda 3 hatchbacks like yours. I double checked with them to confirm this just now. The hitch you referenced only fits the sedans. If you were looking to do some towing, we have the trailer wiring kit part # 118405 which is a confirmed fit. This will install very easily and comes with a very reliable converter box as well. For a ball mount you'd need the part # 3593 and then for hitch balls # 19258 for a 2 inch ball or part # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver And Bike Rack For 2021 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    Your 2021 Mazda 3 hatchback can certainly have a hitch-mounted bike rack. For a trailer hitch receiver (if you do not have one) you will want to go with Curt 1-1/4" hitch receiver # C98BR. The tongue weight capacity for this receiver is 200lbs which you do not want to exceed. For this receiver you will be limited to a 2-bike carrier due to it being a Class 1 hitch. In regard to the bike rack, I really like the Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Rack # S63360. This will fit your Class 1 receiver...
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  • Will Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit on 2010 & 2021 Mazda3
    There is a trailer hitch receiver that will fit a 2021 Mazda3 (both the sedan and hatchback), though a hitch from a 2010 won't be able to be transferred. The reason for that is the Mazda3 underwent a design change for the 2019 model year, so the different body style necessitated a change in the hitch design. So for a 2021 Mazda3, you have a pair of options for a hitch, again depending on if you are going with the sedan or hatchback: - Hatchback: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C98BR -...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Lightweight Bike Rack For 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback
    For a trailer hitch on the 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback, I recommend Class I Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit part # C98BR which will give you a 1-1/4" hitch receiver on the back of the Mazda to carry a bike rack. I have attached the installation instructions for your reference. The hitch does not require drilling into the frame so it's pretty straight forward. For a Class I hitch compatible bike rack, I recommend Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack part # SH12B which is designed to...
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  • What Weight Do I Need To Consider When Carrying Bikes On A Class I Hitch
    Yes, the Curt Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit part # C98BR for the 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback has a 200 lb tongue weight capacity so you want to make sure the bike rack weight plus the weight of the bikes does not exceed 200 lbs. You also want to make sure the bike rack is a Class I compatible bike rack so it will fit into the hitch. We also do not recommend to carry more than 2 bikes on a Class I hitch because more than 2 bikes can put too much leverage on the setup which can cause damage to...
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  • 2022 Mazda 3 Hatchback Rear Diffuser Fitment with Curt Trailer Hitch
    According to my research the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C98BR will fit your 2022 Mazda 3 with the rear diffuser, but you'll likely need to trim it up a little to keep the hitch from pushing up on that diffuser. We haven't had any reports of someone installing this with the rear diffuser so I can't speak to how much you might need to be trimming, but from the pictures you sent in and what the manufacturer has the clearance is really tight.
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  • Yakima Y02633 FullBack Trunk Mount Bike Rack for 2019 Mazda 3
    Your photo shows the Yakima FullBack trunk mounted bike rack, which we offer as part # Y02633. The rack is also available in a 2 bike version as part # Y02634. Both racks are a confirmed fit for a 2019 Mazda 3. I've linked to a product demonstration video featuring the Yakima FullBack.
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