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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2000 Mazda Miata and a Bike Rack
  • The trailer hitch in question that installs at an angle on your 2000 Mazda Miata is # C11755V. It is not meant to install in any other way other than what is stated in the instructions. But there is a hitch with the receiver that is horizontal and it is # C11749. 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 is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum...
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  • Keeping Bikes on Trunk Mounted Bike Rack from Dinging Mazda Miata
  • The new versions of the Thule Hitch Mounted Bike Racks, like the Thule Passenger 2 # TH910XT, feature cushioned anti-sway cradles that help prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact, and soft rubber pads to protect your vehicle's paint. You will want to take extra care to keep the contact points of the trunk mounted bike rack and the area on the rear of your vehicle where the rack will make contact clean. This is the best way to reduce any light surface scratches that could appear...
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  • Will Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier Fit 1999 Mazda Miata MX5
  • For your 1999 Mazda Miata mx5 the Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount Item # TH910XT is a confirmed fit and would work well. This rack is designed for temporary installs like what you mentioned so it would be a great solution. Install and removal is pretty easy. Check out the review video I attached for more info on that process as well. 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...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1999 Mazda Miata
  • You'll be able to use most of the parts you have already depending on what you have but you will definitely need a new base plate kit like the Roadmaster part # 711-4 as that portion is vehicle specific. Your Falcon tow bar # RM-520 will work as-is though. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing if you old setup was a permanent install kit. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1991 Mazda Miata
  • The first thing you will need is a base plate kit to provide the attachment point for tow bars to your 1991 Mazda Miata. For that you will want the part # 711-4. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you...
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  • Base Plate Kit Recommendation for Flat Towing 1992 Mazda Miata
  • We do sell a base plate kit for a 1992 Mazda Miata. For that you would want the part # 711-4 which is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not...
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  • Components Needed To Flat-Tow 1993 Mazda Miata Behind Motorhome
  • You sure can flat-tow your 1993 Miata behind your motorhome. Since we only offer Roadmaster base plates for your vehicle you have a couple options. I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 711-4. If you decide you want to go with the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar, part # BX7380, you will need the RoadMaster Base Plate to Blue Ox Tow Bars Adapter, part # RM-033. Then you will need the Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, part # RM-201. If you decide this is too many components...
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  • Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendations for 1992 Mazda Miata
  • The Thule Passage 2 Bike Model, part # TH910XT would be a fit for your Miata. The rack is definitely a no-frills option, but Thule makes an excellent product and this rack would work great for you. The top of the line option would be the Thule OutWay, part # TH45JV. Rather than the 4-6 difficult to use straps and buckles used by other racks (including the Passage) the Raceway uses only 2 rubber coated straps that allow the rack to be installed or removed in seconds without having to fiddle...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1999 Mazda Miata
  • For a base plate kit confirmed to fit your 1999 Mazda Miata that has removable arms you would want the XL Roadmaster kit part # 711-4. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. This tow bar has telescoping arms that will allow for easy connection and will fold up and store on the RV. For safety cables you can use # RM-643....
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  • Trunk Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2004 Mazda Miata
  • The Thule Gateway Pro 2 Bike Rack # TH88VR that you referenced has been confirmed to fit your 2004 Mazda Miata and it does not have adjustable height arms. However, that adjustment is so that the arms are level while on the vehicle. Not for varying heights. Hanging style bike racks aren't designed so that the rack attaches to the lower tube of the bicycle so I can't safely recommend you do that. Your best bet would be to use a frame adapter like the part # 64005. You should have enough...
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  • Supplemental Braking System Recommendation for 2003 Mazda Miata
  • It doesn't look like Roadmaster ever test fit the Invisibrake in a 2003 Mazda Miata so while I can't say for sure I do have a great option. The SMI DUO part # SM99251 is a confirmed fit for your vehicle and among the permanent install braking kits we offer for flat towing this is our installers favorite kit. It installs the easiest and works the best. I would highly recommend you go with this kit.
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  • Base Plates, Tow Bar, Wiring, Safety Cables, Braking System to Flat Tow a 2005 Mazda Miata
  • To flat tow your 2005 Mazda Miata you would first need Roadmaster XL Base Plates, # 711-4, that you have referenced. Please note these base plates will not fit the Mazdaspeed version of the Miata. Next, you would need a tow bar compatible with the XL style base plates, like the RoadMaster Falcon 2, # RM-520. I have included a link to the installation details and a video review for reference. To complete the towing set up for your Miata, you will need safety cables, lighting, and a supplemental...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 1995 Mazda Miata
  • The Curt hitch part # C11729 is a confirmed fit for your 1995 Mazda Miata and has a 2k capacity so it would be a great option. For trailer wiring you then would want the part # C59236.
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  • Recommended Snow Socks For Ice for 2WD Miata Where Snow Chains Are Illegal
  • The ISSE Hybrid Snow Socks - Size 62 - 1 Pair, # TCH62, are a good option for you in CT where snow chains are illegal for road driving. They have carbon steel rivets that provide extra grip in addition to the polyolefin fabric that sticks to ice and snow creating friction to provide grip. These snow socks will not give you the traction of snow chains, so if you don't need them once you get to the road, I would recommend the chains for entering and exiting your driveway. For an extremely...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2001 Mazda Miata
  • Both of the Curt trailer hitches, # C11755V, and # C11749 will fit your 2001 Mazda Miata. I actually recommend # C11755V because it comes with a ball mount and will be more hidden when not in use. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. And for trailer wiring you can use # 119178KIT. Curt trailer hitch # C11028 will not fit a 2001 Miata.
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring Install that Shows No Blinkers but Other Circuits are Active
  • If you test the pins of the 4-way right now do they flash with the blinkers? It's bizzare that the higher drawing circuits of stop and running lights would work but the blinkers would not. Typically that's a converter box issue so let me know if those circuits test positive with a tester. If not test the input side of the box too to see if the correct voltage is making it into the box. If not, then the issue is connections.
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  • Trunk Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2004 Mazda Miata with Spoiler
  • For your 2004 Mazda Miata that has a spoiler I would recommend the Hollywood Racks Expedition part # HRF6-2 as it is confirmed as a fit for your vehicle and because it was specifically designed to fit over vehicle spoilers without putting any pressure on them so it would be perfect. 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...
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  • Can Curt Tow Bar Attach to Base Plate Kit that Fits 2002 Mazda Miata
  • For your Curt Tow Bar part # C19745 you can attach it to Blue Ox base plate kits with the adapter part # BX8833. There isn't a way to attach the Curt tow bar to Roadmaster base plates. If you have a 2002 Mazda Miata like I believe you do you'd want the base plate kit part # BX2514 and you'd be set with the adapter # BX8833.
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  • Curt Trailer Hitch for a 1991 Mazda Miata for Carrying a Bike Rack
  • If you are looking for a hitch for your 1991 Mazda Miata that can have a bike rack installed in it you would want the Curt part # C11729. The one you referenced is a vertical hitch that does not have the ability to attach to bike racks. 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. Curt...
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  • Recommended Parts Needed When Flat-Towing 2003 Mazda Miata
  • The only baseplates we offer for a 2003 Mazda Miata is the Roadmaster XL Base Plates, part # 711-4. If you have a Blue Ox tow bar, we do offer an adapter that allows you to use the Blue Ox tow bar with the Roadmaster XL base plates. You would need part # BX88178. If you do not have a tow bar, I recommend the RoadMaster Falcon, part # RM-520. This would eliminate the need for an adapter with the RoadMaster base plates. If you are not familiar with flat-towing, you can check out the...
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