According to the installation instructions for the Draw-Tite Class I hitch, # 24914, you will not have to alter the bumper on your 2015 Mazda 3.
The hitch will bolt to already existing holes in your car's frame. No welding or drilling will be required.
The instructions do say that you will have to temporarily lower the exhaust during installation.
The installation instruction are linked toward the bottom of this page for you to review. view full answer...
Both the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Platform Rack # KU74FR and the Saris SuperClamp EX # SA4025F referenced in your question are really nice 2-bike platform style racks. Either of these will work great with a trailer hitch on your 2016 Mazda 3 and 2016 Honda CR-V.
The Saris Freedom does feature a slightly larger weight capacity and includes both a hitch lock and cable lock to secure your bikes and carrier, however for your particular vehicles I recommend the Kuat Transfer. That is because unlike... view full answer...
Yes, the Kat heater # KH11409 will work on your 2012 Mazda 3 SkyActiv as I called our representative at Kat's to confirm. You will install it in the rear of the engine block.
The instructions are written well but installation by a certified mechanic is recommended. See picture I included.
Coolant will need to be drained prior to installation and replaced once complete.
It's recommended, once your heater is installed, to have your local service station check your anti-freeze solution.... view full answer...
Since your Thule roof rack is attached to the fixed points of the roof of your 2010 Mazda 3 there is no way to increase the crossbar spread so that your snowboard bindings will fit as-is.
Your best option would be to remove the bindings so that the boards can install in the rack that you have. view full answer...
To use the Inno Locker Watersport Roof Rack # INA446, you will need either round, square, aero or elliptical crossbars.
It sounds like you are looking at the Rhino Rack roof racks for your 2014 Mazda 3. I would recommend the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA126B-2. The aero style is the most common style of bar. It offers better aero dynamics for less noise and with it being the more popular style, it is the most receptive for roof rack accessories.
To use the # RRVA126B-2 crossbars... view full answer...
Yes, you can use stabilizer strap # 18050 for your cargo carrier. You would want to run the strap under the spoiler of your 2010 Mazda 3 and place the hook in the gap between the back window and the trunk/boot lid. If you used 2 more you could secure the sides of the carrier and attach the hook end to the bottom of the trunk lid (or close the hooks in the trunk.
The exhaust is a problem though because at that short distance it can cause damage to your cargo. What I recommend is to use... view full answer...
For a bike rack that will fit the Rola rack 59833 you referenced and allow you to keep your front wheel installed on your bike you would want the Thule # TH599000. view full answer...
All three of those bike racks are compatible. The Rhino-Rack 2500 Roof Rack - Square Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - 46" Long, part # DS118B, is a roof rack with square crossbars. Nothing is ever absolute, but almost all of our roof bike racks will be compatible with this rack. Finding the one that is the best fit will depend on the features that are most important to you. All of the bike racks in your question are wheel mounted bike racks. For me, the most important... view full answer...
The good news is that the trailer wiring harness part # 118405 fits your 2014 Mazda 3 whether it has LEDs or does not so it would work well for you either way. It also fits sedans or hatchbacks too.
LED taillights are a bit different than incandescent bulbs. For me, if they are obnoxiously bright and almost hurt your eyes to look at they're LEDs...haha. The other more reliable way to tell is to look at the transition of the lights from off to on. If they lights seemingly warm up as they... view full answer...
We can help you get your 2009 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Edition ready for your utility trailer.
Curt Class I hitch # C11386 is a good choice along with ball mount # C45016. You will also need a hitch ball, either 2-inch ball # A-82 or 1-7/8-inch ball # A-80. Just check the coupler on the trailer; it will be stamped or have a sticker to indicate the ball size required. This hitch has a 2000-lb trailer weight rating, meaning that the loaded trailer and its contents must remain within that limit.... view full answer...
The center to center distance between the crossbars on your Rhino-Rack roof rack with Euro style bars should be approximately 24 inches. The Curt basket # C18115 fits bar spreads of 15, 22, or 29 inches apart. Since the hardware for the Curt basket will fit bars up to 3 inches wide, there is enough wiggle room for the basket to fit your roof rack.
Adapters are not needed. The u-bolts will clamp around the crossbars no matter if they are square, round, or elliptical. view full answer...
For a hitch your best option will be the Draw Tite Hitch part # 24914 that you referenced. This is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch opening that won't require a stabilizer strap when you are carrying a bike rack with it. If you were to use an adapter like part # 80303 to allow this hitch to carry a Thule bike rack designed for 2 inch hitches you will cut the capacity of the hitch in half so this would not be a great route to go since the tongue weight capacity of this hitch is only 200... view full answer...
I apologize for the issue you had with the installation instruction link for the Draw Tite Hitch # 24816 that you purchased. I attached a picture to the right (it might take till tomorrow morning for it to show up) that has the installation instructions.
I also attached the install video you referenced. view full answer...
Yes, the Thule Passage 2 part # TH910XT that you referenced is a fit for your 2007 Mazda 3 Sedan that has a small spoiler on the top of the trunk. The arched arms of the rack allow it to reach over the trunk.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this... view full answer...
In order for the Thule Echelon Roof Mount Bike Rack, # TH518, to fit the Thule AeroBlade bars, you will need the Thule Xadapt9 Aero and Xsporter Load Bar Adapter, # THXADAPT9. I have included a link to the installation details for you. view full answer...
I sent the photo you attached to Yakima and they were able to confirm that you do have the Yakima Kingpin which means the Replacement Tongue part # Y8890203 is correct and will work for you. view full answer...
Since you need the ability to carry a third bike you'd have to go with a trunk mounted bike rack as the hitches that fit your 2017 Mazda 3 can only carry up to two bikes since they are Class I hitches.
So the best three bike trunk rack option is the Yakima FullBack part # Y02633 for your 2017 Mazda 3. This is a lightweight rack, is easy to install, and comes with locks for the bikes and for the rack to the vehicle. view full answer...
For your 2016 Mazda 3 Hatcback I recommend the Yakima Fullback trunk rack part # Y02633 because we recently asked our install and demo team to pick their favorite trunk rack based on performance and ease of install/use and they all picked this trunk rack. You will really like this rack. The four easily adjustable straps will make it easier to install than the other racks that use 6 straps and the adjustable arms of the rack allow you to load your bike level on this rack regardless of the... view full answer...
For 205/60-16 sized tires on your 2015 Mazda 3 I suggest using the # PW99. You're in that mid range where both are listed as a fit but you'd rather not have to stretch them too tight.
The tire chains # PW1034 are a great choice for your car since you won't have a lot of internal clearance. You should check your owner's manual for restrictions on installing and using tire chains as well. view full answer...
We do have a cargo basket that will mount to the Whispbar roof rack on your 2008 Mazda 3, however the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket, # C18115, will not fit. The Whispbar crossbars measure 3-3/8 inches wide and the Curt basket can only accommodate crossbars up to 3 inches wide.
Instead, I recommend looking at the Yakima LoadWarrior Cargo Basket, # Y07070. This cargo basket is slightly larger than the Curt basket and will mount directly to your Whispbar crossbars.
I have attached installation... view full answer...
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