For your 2015 Mazda 5 the Draw Tite hitch part # 24874 has been confirmed as a fit. The tongue weight rating of this hitch is 200 lbs. Which means it can handle 200 lbs of vertical weight at the hitch opening. A 700 lb trailer would most likely have a tongue weight right around 70 lbs.
That being said, if the owners manual of your vehicle states that you can't tow with it there's nothing we can recommend for you that would allow you to do so. You can also check with a Mazda dealer to see... view full answer...
From the lowest point to the highest point on the Malone Profile18B Rooftop Cargo Box # MPG911 it measures 15-3/4" tall.
Any additional height from your crossbars would have to be added after the fact as we won't have that information. Seeing as though you only have 15-5/8" total of clearance I'd say it's safe to say that you won't be able to keep the cargo box installed when you park your car in the garage. view full answer...
The hitches for a 2009 Mazda 5 can handle up to a 2,000 pound trailer load. You could use part # 11338 or part # 24773. Part 11338 comes with a drawbar and pin and clip. You will need to check the owner manual for the Mazda 5 to see what the maximum tow capacity is. It may be less than the hitches. You must always abide by the weight capacity of the lowest rated component whether that is vehicle or hitch.
Of those 2 vehicles, I would tow with the Grand Am. It has a larger engine and is... view full answer...
Yes, the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Cargo Box part # Y95AV that you referenced is confirmed to fit the factory crossbars of your 2013 Mazda 5 with a sunroof and would do well as a roof rack mounted cargo box for you. view full answer...
For the Curt hitch part # C11127 you have installed on your 2015 Mazda 5 the Swagman XTC part # S64670 is a solid rack that works well. My Dad has one he's been using for several years and he still likes it.
In that price range I would recommend the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider part # HR200Z over the XTC though. They function both similarly but the big advantage of the Trail Rider is that it's very stable. It has far less movement than all bike racks in it's price range. view full answer...
We cannot recommend installing more than 2 bikes on any of the Class I hitches that we carry. The manufacturer warranty would be voided and the weight of the items, and combined with the distance from the hitch cross tube, it could potentially damage the hitch or vehicle frame.
A good 2 bike rack for the hitch would be the Thule Camber Bike Carrier, item # TH9058.
You do have options for carrying 4 bikes though. If you used the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch, item # 24773, for two... view full answer...
Although the Kuat Alpha has a 3 bike capacity, when it is used with a class I receiver such as the one on your Mazda, you should only place 2 bikes on it. This is not only due to the limited tongue weight capacity of the hitch, but also because of the increased leverage placed on the receiver. When loading the bikes on the rack, make sure the heaviest bike is placed closest to the vehicle.
The Curt Bike Rack Strap you referenced, part # 18050 would be an excellent choice for providing... view full answer...
We have numerous roof rack options that will fit your 2013 Mazda 5 but SportRack does not have a fit. If your Mazda 5 has the fixed mounting points on a naked roof (a naked roof has no bars or rails at all) then the most popular roof rack is from Rhino-Rack using bars # RRVA118B-2, feet # RRRLKVA, and fit kit # DK285.
If your Mazda 5 has the side rails that run front to back then the most economical roof rack option is from Rhino-Rack using bars # RRVA118B-2 and foot pack # RRSX100. view full answer...
The best bike frame adapter bar is the # UB01 as it has the widest adjustability and is overall the easiest to use. As long as the distance between the steering stem and the seat post is between 20 and 27 inches this adapter will work great. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
This will work great with the Thule Passage trunk rack part # TH910XT as well which is a confirmed fit for your 2007 Mazda 5. For more info on returns I attached a link to our returns... view full answer...
Given the fact that LED lamps draw only a fraction of the power that a comparable incandescent bulb does, adding 2 extra fixtures should not present a problem in the least, especially since you're replacing all the incandescent with LED lamps. This will seriously decrease the amperage draw and allow some extra capacity for adding the lamps you mentioned. The # 56016 T-Connector wiring harness you mentioned has plenty of capacity at 3 amps per circuit for Stop/turn lights and 6 amps per... view full answer...
We do indeed offer the replacement end caps you're needing.
The end caps are part # MPG1012 and are sold in a quantity of 4. I've linked to a demonstration video showing how to install the end caps. view full answer...
For a 3 bike trunk mounted bike rack for your 2008 Mazda 5 I would recommend the Thule OutWay part # TH56BV for several reasons. But most importantly because you have small kid framed bikes and the arms of the rack are adjustable in width so they can accommodate kids bikes.
What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 retractable coated steel cables to attach to the vehicle rather than the 4-6 nylon straps like other racks. This makes installation... view full answer...
We do have some great hitch-mounted bike racks that will work well on your 2012 Mazda 5, however based on my research the Inno Vertical Hang 4 Bike Rack # INH540 that you referenced will not be compatible.
This is because the Inno Bike Rack requires that the hitch pin hole is recessed no more than 4-1/2 inches behind the rear bumper of the vehicle to ensure no interference between the rack and bumper. The center of the hitch pin hole for both the Draw-Tite # 24874 and the Curt # C11127... view full answer...
Take a look at the video I attached of the Yakima roof rack system being installed on a 2013 Mazda 5. About 20 seconds in you see the installer remove the black covers along the strips on the roof. Under these covers are mounting points for the roof rack to fasten to.
The Yakima system that fits your 2017 Mazda and is similar to the system in the video consists of the 48 inch round bars # Y00408, SkyLine towers # Y53TR, adapters # Y03536, and landing pads # Y00248. This is my favoite... view full answer...
On a Class I hitch you should never carry more than 2 bikes with a hitch mounted bike rack. The reason is because of the additional weight and leverage of the additional 2 bikes would be too much for the hitch/frame and would most likely cause damage. I attached an FAQ on hitch classifications for you to check out.
At this time there are only Class I hitches available for your vehicle (like the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11127 you referenced). However, you if you really need to transport 4... view full answer...
The Draw-Tite Hitch, # 24773, and Swagman XTC 2 Bike Rack, # S64670, combination that you have suggested would be a great combination for your 2007 Mazda 5. Draw-Tite does not require the use of stabilizing straps on their hitches at this time and two 30 pound bikes and the 36 pound bike rack are well within the 200 pound maximum tongue weight limit of the hitch. You should check the vehicle owners manual to be sure you stay within the manufacturer recommendation for tongue weight.
The... view full answer...
You cannot use a bike rack that is listed as a Class II Only rack with a Class I hitch. Due to their lower tongue weight capacity, Class I hitches have a metal stop inside the hitch opening that will prevent the accessory from sliding all the way in. You must use a bike carrier that is not listed as working for only class II 1-1/4 inch hitches the Thule Apex, # TH9024XT, would be a great choice, it is a high quality rack that works well with Class I hitches.
I added a video review of this... view full answer...
The 3 hitches available for your 2012 Mazda 5 are all Class I hitches with a 1-1/4 inch receiver.
I recommend the Draw-Tite Hitch # 24874. I have included a link to installation instructions and a link to a video of the hitch being installed on your vehicle.
For a bike rack, I recommend the Thule Platform Style T2 Pro XTR # TH69XT. This carrier accommodates bikes with wheel sizes measuring between 20 inches to 29 inches with tire widths up to 5 inches, and it has a weight capacity of... view full answer...
We have numerous roof mount cargo bags that will fit with a roof rack like the one on your 2012 Mazda 5. I have included a link to them. They will work with crossbars that run side to side, side rails that run front to back, or both.
The Thule Outbound, # TH869, is an excellent choice. This bag features 16 cubic feet of space and it was manufactured without PVC components. The bag itself weighs only 6-1/2 pounds. But before loading anything on the roof please check the owners manual or... view full answer...
The hitches are basically identical. Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite are both sister companies. The Hidden Hitch Class I Receiver Hitch, part # 60841 (no longer available) includes the ball mount and the pin and clip used to secure the ball mount into the receiver, while the Draw-Tite Class I Receiver Hitch, part # 24773 does not include these items.
If you are planning on using the hitch for a bike rack or a cargo carrier, and are not planning on towing a trailer, you will not be needing the... view full answer...
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