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  • Will A Hitch Void the Warranty Of My 2018 Mazda 3 Grand Touring and Which Hitch is Recommended
  • The act of installing a hitch on the 2018 Mazda 3 Grand Touring will not void the warranty because you are covered under the Magnuson–Moss warranty act which prohibits manufacturers from voiding a warranty for adding aftermarket parts unless that after market part caused damage the vehicle. With that said, if Mazda does not recommend towing anything with the Mazda 3 Grand Touring (more than likely they mention it in the owners manual) if towing damages the transmission or any other mechanical...
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  • Kayak Carrier and Roof Rack for 2017 Mazda 3 hatchback
  • The 2018 Native Watercraft Manta Ray propel 12 that you have weighs 89 lbs so you'd need a kayak carrier with more weight capacity like the Swagman Exo Aero Rooftop Kayak Carrier System with Tie-Downs # S65145 that you referenced. This is a really solid carrier option that's easier to load and very stable so I would recommend it for you. You will need a roof rack installed on your 2017 Mazda 3 hatchback if you do not have one already. For that the Rhino Rack Vortex roof rack part # RRVA126B-2,...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • Yes, the Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24843, is designed to fit the 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. For a ball mount use # 3594. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. For trailer wiring, if your Mazda has LED tail lights you will need to use # C59496. If it does not have LED tail lights then you will need to use # 118420. I have included links to the instructions for both sets for you.
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  • Universal Mighty Mounts for Yakima Roof Bike Rack on 2015 Mazda 3
  • The Yakima Universal MightyMounts for Yakima Roof Mounted Accessories, part # Y03590, will fit factory roof rack crossbars that are up to 4-inches wide and up to 1-1/2-inches tall. This includes the vast majority of factory crossbars. The Might Mounts are fully compatible with most Yakima bike mounts, ski mounts and watersport accessories. The linked video illustrates.
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  • Correct Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2012 Mazda 3
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11393 is only a fit for sedan models whereas the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11383 is for hatchback models. The two hitches are not cross-compatible so you'll need to obtain the correct one for your specific application.
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2013 MazdaSPEED 3
  • Yes indeed! Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24843 does fit the 2013 MazdaSPEED 3. If you plan on doing some towing you will also need the recommended ball mount and a ball. Use # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch or # 19258 for a 2 inch. For trailer wiring, if the vehicle has the Grand Touring LED tail light package use # 119179KIT. If it does NOT have the Grand Touring LED tail light package use # 118420.
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  • Can Curt Stabilizer Strap be Used on a Cargo Carrier for an Inflatable Boat on a 2010 Mazda 3
  • 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...
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  • Is There a Compatible Fit for Thule 400xtr on 2016 Mazda 3?
  • If Thule still made fit kits for your Rapid Aero Towers you would likely just need a fit kit, but they stopped making those towers and fit kits in 2009 as you stated so no vehicles newer than that have a compatible fit. For your 2016 Mazda 3 if you have fixed mounting points the only roof rack we have available is from Yakima using the JetStream bars either part # Y00425. Then use parts # Y53TR and # Y00248 for the towers and landing pads.
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  • Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch for 2010 Mazda 3 Sedan
  • I do have a solution for you, however the Draw-Tite # 24843 will not fit a 2010 Mazda 3 Sedan. The hitch to fit your Mazda 3 Sedan is the Curt # C11393. The # 24843 will fit the Speed 3 and hatchback models but not the sedan.
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  • Will Rhino-Rack Roof Rack Fit 2012 Mazda 3 With Fixed Mounting Point On Roof
  • The Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack with Vortex Aero Crossbars is a great fit for your Mazda 3. This will attach to the fixed mounting points on the roof of your car and also provide you with added security with the included Locks in the leg covers. For this roof rack you need parts # RRVA118B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK289. This roof rack does have a weight capacity of 165-lbs but you will want to check your owner's manual or with your dealership to make sure you do not exceed the roof weight...
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  • Trailer Hitch & Wiring For 2011 Mazda3 Sedan
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch # C11393 is a great option for your '11 Mazda3 Sedan because it is a bolt-on installation that does not require drilling into your Mazda to install, and is mostly concealed except for a part of the receiver. C45521 which does come with a pin and clip to keep it secure to your hitch. For a hitch ball, the correct one will depend on the size of your trailer's coupler; you will need either 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # 19256 or 2" Hitch Ball # 19258. To add a 4-flat to power...
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  • IS a 2 Hitch Receiver Available for a 2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • The trailer hitches made for your 2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback are Class I rated and come with a 1-1/4" receiver. The only way to use a 2" accessory with it is to use an adapter, but that will reduce the weight capacity by 50% which you don't want to do with a lower rated Class I hitch. Out of the available options I recommend going with the Curt: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C98BR I really like the Curt option because it has the reinforced collar that some accessories utilize. If you're...
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  • Curt 4-Pole Wiring Installation and Mounting Bracket for 2013 Mazda 3
  • Curt 4-pole wiring harness # C56011 does include a protective cap for its connector. This helps prevent entry of moisture and contaminants that can lead to corrosion. But if you have periods of no towing during the winter you can simply remove the plug from its mounting bracket and keep it inside the vehicle. This is why in the linked video our installer shows how to route the 4-pole wire out the rear hatch when it is going to be needed. For a bracket the part # 18144 which is a universal...
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  • Which Roof Rack and Multi-Kayak Carrier can be Used With a 2012 Mazda 3 Hatchback?
  • We can get you set up to transport a pair of 10-foot kayaks on your 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback. For a roof rack, I recommend going with the Yakima; it has aero crossbars, # Y00425, which are used in conjunction with the Landing Pad # Y00233 and Skyline Towers # Y53TR that install onto fixed mounting points on your Mazda's roof. To transport your 10-foot kayaks on the Rhino Rack, you can use the Thule The Stacker # TH830. It mounts directly onto the crossbars and utilizes a combination of...
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  • Will a Rhino-Rack Fairing Fit a Rola Roof Rack on a 2012 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • The Rhino-Rack fairing # RRRF2 will fit the Rola roof rack on your 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback. The fairing is a universal fit type of product that will fit crossbars that are 7/8 to 1-1/4 inches tall and up to 3-1/2 inches wide. The Rola bars do fit within those specs. I have linked a video featuring a Rhino-Rack fairing for you.
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  • Adapter Needed For Alternative Frame Bikes On A Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT Bike Rack
  • To lock down your wife's step through frame bike on the Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT Bike Rack # TH92BJ you'll just need an adapter like the Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Electric, Step Through, and Cruiser Bikes Item # S57FR. The quick-release hooks clamp around your bike's seat post and handlebar's stem post so that the ratcheting hooks have something to grip onto.
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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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  • Fit of Curt Class I Trailer Hitch # C11393 on a 2010 Mazda 3 Sedan
  • The Curt Class I hitch you referenced, part # C11393 is indeed a fit for your 2010 Mazda 3 Sedan. If you click the provided link, you can see our Returns Policy. I've also linked you to the installation instructions and a video showing the hitch being installed on a 2012 Mazda 3.
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  • Is the Kuat NV 2 Bike Rack Compatible with Class I Hitches
  • The Kuat NV Bike Rack part # NV12G that you referenced is compatible with Class I hitches so it should work very well with the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch # 24816 that you ordered for your 2008 Mazda 3. I attached a review video of this rack being used on a Class I hitch for you to check out.
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  • Will Curt Trailer Hitch Fit a 2016 Mazda 3 iSport
  • Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11377 will fit your 2016 Mazda 3 iSport Sedan. We do have a review from another customer who installed this on their 2015 iSport though and they said they had to use the back feeder hole (not too sure what they meant by this) and they had to trim some of the fascia at the bottom but not enough to be seen without looking specifically for it. Nevertheless this hitch did fit so you'll be good to go! If you were planning on using this for a bike rack...
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