Expert Answers about Mazda

• Recommended Towing Set Up for 2018 Mazda 3
• We have towing components you can add to your 2018 Mazda 3 though I did take a look at the owner's manual and it stated that you should not tow a trailer with your vehicle so doing so would be at your own risk. If you do decide to tow you need to start with a trailer hitch, either the Draw-Tite # 24912 if your '18 Mazda 3 is a sedan or the Draw-Tite # 24914 if your Mazda is a hatchback; these are the best option because they will be the easiest to install. The ball mount that Draw-Tite...
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• Will Konig Snow Tire Chains # TH01571247 Fit 2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Tires
• If your 2017 Mazda CX-5 is equipped with 225/55-19 size tires then the Konig Standard Snow Tire Chains # TH01571247 that you referenced will fit and work perfectly. I checked the online version of the owner's manual for your Mazda CX-5 and the only listed restriction with regards to using tire chains is that they should only be installed on the front tires. These are really nice D-link chains that will provide excellent traction in the snow and ice and their integrated tensioners allow...
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• Will Rola Roof Rack 59767 For 2015 Mazda CX-5 Carry Thule Force L XT Cargo Box
• The Rola roof rack 59767 that you referenced is a fit for your 2015 Mazda CX-5 and would work well with the Thule Force L XT # TH6357B that you are wanting to carry. This cargo box is perfectly compatible with the Rola roof rack and will work great with it.
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• Roof Rack for 2005 Mazda Tribute With Raised Side Rails for Rooftop Tent
• A rooftop tent may be possible for your 2005 Mazda Tribute, but it will need to have raised side rails to install a roof rack and not the factory roof rack. So if raised side rails is what you were referring to by "original racks" then you will be able to install a rooftop tent, the Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 3 Person # Y07437 or 2 Person # Y07436. What you would need is a roof rack that attaches to those raised rails and has a 165 lb capacity, which we do offer with...
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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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• Which Rooftop Cargo Box Can I Use on a 2021 Mazda 3 with Factory Crossbars
• I recommend using the Rhino-Rack MasterFit Rooftop Cargo Box - 15-1/2 cu ft - Textured Black # RRRMFT440 which can hold skis up to 187cm long and will fit on the factory crossbars of your 2021 Mazda 3 Hatchback. This RhinoRack box lets you access the inside of the box from either the driver or passenger side and the box comes with 2 locks to keep the contents secured. You will want to make sure that you've got 49-1/4" from the center of the front crossbar to the line where the roof meets...
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• Trailer Hitch Fit for 2012 Mazda 5 and Yakima Ridgeback 4
• The only hitch that we offer for your 2012 Mazda 5 that will work with your Yakima Ridgeback 4 # Y02458 is the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch # C11127. This is the only Class I hitch we offer without a stop. When used with a Class I hitch, the Ridgeback will be limited to carrying 2 bikes. The Curt hitch # C11127 also requires the use of stabilization straps, # 18050, when carrying all non-trailer loads, such as bike racks.
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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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• Ski Carrier with Rola Roof Rack on a 2012 Mazda 3
• The Rola crossbars 59832 mount into the fixed mounting points on the roof of your 2012 Mazda 3. The bars are 3-1/2 inches wide and 1 inch tall which is basically the same measurements as Thule AeroBlades. Most of the ski carriers that we off fit the Rola rack. One of the most popular and top of the line ski carriers that I recommend is the Yakima FatCat EVO 6, part # Y03096. It holds up to 6 pairs of skis and includes locks. If you only need to carry 4 pairs of skis use part # Y03095. An...
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• Trailer Hitch Fit for 2019 Mazda 6
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11356 is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Mazda 6. This hitch is a Class I with a 1-1/4" receiver, 2,000 lb towing capacity and 200 lb tongue weight capacity. It offers a very simple installation by bolting onto the frame, as you can see by the linked install video I added for you.
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• Can Thule AeroBlade Roof Rack or Similar Roof Rack Fit a 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 with Naked Roof
• Thule roof rack fit kit # THKIT3069 does not fit any version or year of the Mazda CX-5 but we have similar roof racks that do mount to the fixed mounting points on your 2016.5 Mazda CX-5. I recommend Rhino-Rack roof rack with Vortex bars # RRVA118S-2 along with leg kit # RRRLKVA, and custom mounting kit # DK289. This is the rack most like the AeroBlade roof rack you mentioned.
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• Will Softride Anti-Rattle Device and Lock Fit Brophy 2 Inch to 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch Reducer
• The end of hitch reducer sleeve # HT02 that fits into the 2 inch receiver is hollow and the Softride anti-rattle device and lock # SR25219, will fit. I have included a link to a video review of the lock for you.
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• How to Carry Three Bikes on a 2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring
• We currently have two no-drill trailer hitch receivers for your 2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring which are the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24908 and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11356. They both have a Class I rating with a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening and will be limited to a max of two bikes. I recommend going with the Draw-Tite Sportframe trailer hitch receiver as this option will not require you to purchase an additional support strap part # 18050 like the...
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• How to Transport Dirt Bike With 2012 Mazda 5
• The only way for you to carry a dirt bike with your 2012 Mazda 5 is with a small trailer. The reason for that is the only hitch available for this vehicle is a Class 1 hitch, and these have 1-1/4 inch receivers and there are no dirt bike or motorcycle carriers that are compatible with that size hitch or have the weight capacity you need. If you do decide to do this you will need a hitch, wiring and ball mount, and the correct parts for your 2012 Mazda 5 are the following: - Draw-Tite...
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• Will Using Ramps Allow Enough Clearance to Lower 2018 Mazda CX-5 Exhaust to Install Trailer Hitch
• Your ramps will be more than tall enough to lower the exhaust when installing a trailer hitch on your 2018 Mazda CX-5. The exhaust only has to come down a few inches to get the hitch into position. The exhaust pipes won't even have to go as low as the bottoms of the tires so with the vehicle up even higher, in this case on ramps, you will have more than enough room. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball...
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• Will Yakima Smart-Slot Mounting Kit Fit Thule Wingbar Evo Channels
• Yes the SmarT-Slot Mounting Kit for Yakima HighSpeed and HighRoad Roof Bike Racks # Y02122 that you referenced does fit into the top channels of the Thule WingBar Evo crossbars.
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• Wiring Harness Needed to Tow 1999 Mazda Miata Behind RV
• In order to connect the lighting system on your 1999 Mazda Miata to your RV's and get the brake lights and turn signals required for towing, you will need Roadmaster 6-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles, # 154-792-118158. I have attached an article that covers the five basic components required to flat tow. Before getting the Miata set-up, I do recommend checking your owner's manual for flat towing compatibility and any restrictions or special instructions that they may have. The...
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• Correct Hitch Fit Recommendation For A 2019 Mazda 3 Hatchback
• You are correct that the hatchback hitch is a different model from the sedan hitch. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C98BR is the model that is confirmed to fit your 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback. A bike rack like the Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack # TH9058 is a popular option that frame mounts your bike and is able to tilt back allowing you access to the hatch while installed. You will also need a stabilizer strap like the # 18050 when you are using this hitch an unsupported load like a bike...
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• Will the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Work With the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24914 on a 2017 Mazda 3
• Yes, the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 will work very well with the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24914 on your 2017 Mazda 3. The Kuat Sherpa comes in 3 different colors: Gray - # SH12G Black - # SH12B Pearl - # SH12P
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