Expert Answers about Mazda CX-3

What Supports Bumper Fascia After Curt Trailer Hitch is Installed on a 2016 Mazda CX-3
With Curt hitch # C11418 installed on a 2016 Mazda CX-3 the lower fascia is still attached elsewhere on the vehicle and it will also be resting on top of the hitch receiver. There isn't room to replace the brackets that were removed to install the hitch. It does not appear to be an issue with Draw-Tite hitch # 24933 and I have linked that video for you as well. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory...
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Fit of Inno Shaper80 Rooftop Cargo Basket INXA568 on Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack
The Rhino-Rack ROC25 aero roof rack that fit your 2016 Mazda CX-3, part # RR46XR, uses elliptical crossbars whose dimensions are 3-1/8-inches wide x 1-3/16-inches tall. The Inno Shaper80 Rooftop Cargo Basket # INXA568 is compatible with the T-slot channels in the Rhino-Rack crossbars. Just take a quick measurement of the spacing of your bars, from the center points of both the front and rear bars, to confirm they are at least 20-inches apart as required by the Inno basket.
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Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Adapter for 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch on 2018 Mazda CX-3
There is not a 2 inch hitch receiver available for your 2018 Mazda CX-3, so to make your Kuat Bike Rack compatible, I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24933
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Troubleshooting Bike Rack Weight Bending Class I Curt Hitch Down
Were you using the required stabilizer strap part # 18050 when carrying your Kuat NV part # NV12G with the Curt hitch part # C11418? Curt requires you use this strap to basically help prevent the weight from damaging the hitch and vehicle like you were experiencing. Also, were you driving on any rough roads? You should note that none of the hitches or racks we offer will be able to withstand any off-roading. At this point though your frame is damaged to the point I would not recommend installing...
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Can the Thule Spare Me Tire Mount Bike Rack be Locked
The Thule Spare me bike rack # TH963PRO used the One-Key System for its locks. It has locks to secure the rack and your bikes. It uses a locking hand knob to secure the rack to the mounting plate. It also has an integrated cable lock to secure your bikes to the rack. I have included a link to a video review of this rack for you.
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Does Draw Tite Hitch 24933 Come with Instructions and Tool List
Yes, the Draw Tite hitch # 24933 does come with a set of printed instructions that have a list of all of the tools you'll need to complete the job. I attached a link to this page to see the instructions and also attached a picture from them that shows the tool list.
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Which Bike Racks are Compatible with Class I Hitches for 2016 Mazda CX-3
Sounds like you have a Class II bike rack by Yakima and would like to install it in the Draw Tite hitch part # 24933 which is a confirmed fit for the 2016 Mazda CX-3. Nearly all Yakima 1-1/4 inch hitches are Class II only so there's no way I can recommend a hitch that would work with your bike rack since all of the hitches for your vehicle are Class I. Only solution would be to go with a bike rack that is Class I compatible. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed...
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Are Replacement QuickAccess Interface Top T-Track Strips Available Individually
The Replacement QuickAccess Interface Top T-Track Strip # 1500052989 is only available as a pair. Unfortunately, Thule won't sell a single strip so this is the only option.
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Roof Rack with Flush Bars that Fits 2019 Mazda CX-3
We have a very similar roof rack to the Rola you mentioned that is confirmed as a fit for the factory fixed mounting points on the roof of your 2019 Mazda CX-3 but the Rola kit does not fit your vehicle. Instead the Thule roof rack part numbers # TH711400, # TH710501, and # TH145136 which is an aero bar roof rack.
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Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for Towing a Trailer with a 2019 Mazda CX3
The best hitch option for your 2019 Mazda CX3 is Curt hitch part # C11418. Both the Draw-Tite and Curt option for the Mazda are Class I options and can handle up to 200 lbs of tongue weight. I recommend the Curt hitch because installation takes less time compared to the Draw-Tite option. The Curt hitch hardware is easier to access when it is time to torque down the bolts during installation. I have attached an installation video of the Curt hitch on a 2017 Mazda CX-3. The Curt option...
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Best Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2021 Mazda CX-30
The Curt, # C11418 is confirmed to fit your 2021-21 CX-3 as well as the Draw-Tite Sportframe, # 24933. Each of these hitches are a 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" Class I hitch with a 200 lb. tongue weight rating and a 2,000 lb. trailer weight rating. Both are capable of light duty towing and a good choice for a bike rack or cargo carrier. With most all things being equal in ratings and performance I suggest the Curt, # C11418 option due to customer feedback having a better finish. If the powder coating...
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Dim Trailer Lights with Curt T-Connector Installed on 2017 Mazda CX-3 with Vehicle Off
If sounds like you may have LED lights on the trailer you are towing your 2017 Mazda CX-3 with. What is likely happening is that is a little bit of power on the lighting circuits for the T-Connector # C56300 and since LEDs use next to no power that little bit of power is getting through to the LEDs. I confirmed this with my contact at Curt. If this is the case then the only things you can really do is just unplug your trailer wiring when you will be leaving it parked for long periods of...
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Picture of Trailer Hitch Installed on a 2016 Mazda CX-3
I attached a picture that shows the Curt Hitch part # C11418 installed on a 2016 Mazda CX-3 like what you have. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack part # S64670. This rack has a ton of positive reviews from our customers who have tried it. Check out the review video I attached for more info.
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Differences Between the SmarT-Slot and Replacement FatCat Mounting Kit for Yakima Ski Racks
Between these two parts, the SmarT-Slot, part # Y03098 and the Replacement Mount kit, part # 8860085, the primary difference is the height at which they sit. The FatCat 6 will operate normally. Both of these kits will allow you to channel mount the FatCat 6 on your aero style crossbars. The Replacement Mount kit, part # 8860085 is likely the better choice if you have higher bindings as it sits taller than the SmarT-Slot kit, allowing you to clear the roof with the taller bindings.
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Will Yakima Hangout 2 Bike Rack Y02637 Fit 2016 Mazda CX-3
Yes, we checked with Yakima and the HangOut 2 part # Y02637 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Mazda CX-3. Outer/Lower support frame rests on the trunk lip, hatch lid, or rear door below emblem Place the lower strap hooks at the bottom edge of the trunk, hatch lid, or rear door Side strap hooks to back side edge of trunk, hatch, or rear door below tail lights Requires use of Yakima's Glass Hatch Hook accessory in place of the upper strap hooks. One set of the Glass...
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Will Yakima LoadWarrior Fit Rhino-Rack Elliptical Crossbars on 2016 Mazda CX-3
The Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basked # Y07070 that you referenced will fit on the aerodynamic elliptical shaped Rhino-Rack crossbars on your 2016 Mazda CX-3. I spoke with my contact at Yakima and he confirmed that the universal mounting hardware on the LoadWarrior is designed to fit most factory, elliptical, and aero-style crossbars. The basket will mount on crossbars with a spread between 24 inches and 32 inches. This rack will work well on you, since in my research I found...
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Installation Instructions for Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Roof Rack RR46XR on 2016 Mazda CX-3
The Rhino-Rack RS 2500 Vortex Aero Roof Rack that fits your 2016 Mazda CX-3, part # RR46XR, installs in the fixed mounting points on your CX-3's roof tracks. This lets the rack have a more OEM-like appearance. This rack does not use the door jamb for mounting like universal-type roof racks often do. Installation requires temporarily removing, drilling and re-inserting the roof ditch mould to allow the rack hardware to reach through to the fixed mounting points that are under the ditch...
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Will the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Fit a 2016 Mazda CX-3
If your 2016 Mazda CX-3 has a roof rack then the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 cargo box # Y95AV will fit. To determine if there is clearance to open the rear hatch there is a measurement you can take. Measure from the center of the front roof rack crossbar back to the nearest obstruction (open the hatch when taking this measurement if there is no other obstruction like an antenna in the way). If that distance is 47 inches or more then the box will fit without interference. If you need a roof rack...
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Recommended Cargo Basket for 2016 Mazda CX-3 with Rhino-Rack RS Roof Rack Installed
With the Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack # RR46XR installed on your 2016 Mazda CX-3 you are looking at a crossbar spread of 26 inches (distance between front and rear crossbars on center). The Stallion Aluminum Roof Mounted Cargo Basket # 288-09200 referenced in your question will work with a crossbar spread of 17-3/4 inches to 24-3/4 inches, so it's not going to be a good fit on your vehicle. For an aluminum basket that will fit the Rhino-Rack roof rack on your Mazda CX-3, I recommend taking...
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Is 12V Power Connection Required for Tekonsha T-One 4-Pole Wiring Harness 118718 to Function
Yes, the Tekonsha T-One 4-Pole Wiring Harness # 118718 will work fine to power LED lights on a trailer or accessory carrier used with your 2019 Mazda CX-3 but it does require the 12V power wire connection in order to function. The plug-in connectors will take in the car's lighting signals which essentially serve as switches to tell the converter to send lighting power out to the 4-pole. The actual current to operate the lights comes from the power wire that you route up to the battery;...
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