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  • T-Bolt Kit To Adapt Thule SUP Taxi To The T-Slot Instead Of Using Speed Link
  • To adapt the Thule Sup Taxi # TH810001 replaced the 810 model but installs in the same way. To use the T-slots on Thule crossbars, you will use the Thule Xadapt12 Watersports Adapter for AeroBlade and AeroBlade Edge Bars # THXADAPT12. This kit will work with many Rhino-Rack and Yakima crossbars as well. I've also attached a photo of the measurements of this other t-bolts to help.
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  • What Parts And Accessories Do I Need To Flat-Tow 1990 Mazda Miata MX-5 Behind 2001 Winnebago Brave
  • To flat-tow your 1990 Mazda Miata MX-5 behind your 2001 Winnebago Brave, you will need base plates, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle wiring or lights, and a supplemental braking system. For a base plate kit, you will need Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 711-4. The XL Base Plate Kit features removable draw bars, so when you are not towing your Miata, the base plate brackets are less visible. For a tow bar, I would recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520. The Falcon...
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  • Carrying 4 Bikes with a Hitch Mounted Bike Rack on a 2016 Mazda CX-5
  • Bike racks that are used on a Class I trailer hitch receiver are only allowed up to 2 bikes. This is because the additional force from weight being extended out from the vehicle is too much leverage for the vehicle to handle and could cause damage to the hitch, rack, and/or vehicle itself. So a bike rack for 4 bikes should not be used (And often will not fit) into a Class I trailer hitch. However, with that being said we carry Class II and Class III trailer hitch receivers that fit your...
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  • What HItch Will Fit My 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • When installing a hitch on your 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback I recommend The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2 inch # 306-X7305. This hitch has a concealed cross tube, that has a gross towing weight up to 2,000 pounds and a tongue weight up to 300 pounds. I would check your manual to double check the towing capacity for your vehicle. It has a black powder coat finish that offers superior rust protection. Depending on what you're using your hitch for I would also recommend...
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  • What Parts are Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 1989 Mazda B2600 4WD
  • Since you already have the # 37185 installed, you will need to hardwire the brake controller to the vehicle and to the 7-Way. What you will need is about 25 feet of # 10-2-1, a 40-amp circuit breaker, # PK54540, a circuit tester, # PTW2993, and a 20-amp circuit breaker, # PK54520, or 30-amp circuit breaker, # PK54530. (Use the 20-amp breaker if the trailer has 2 to 4 brake assemblies and use the 30-amp breaker if the trailer has 6 to 8 brake assemblies.) With all of these parts you will...
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  • Hitch and Wiring Harness Recommendation For 2015 Mazda 6
  • We do have a light-duty Class I hitch for your 2015 Mazda 6 Sedan. I recommend Curt hitch # C11356 because it is the lowest-cost option and requires no drilling for installation. It bolts on using included hardware as shown in the linked video. The ball mount you can use is part # C45016 and for a hitch ball use either 2-inch ball # A-82 or 1-7/8-inch ball # A-80. For wiring I recommend Tow Ready kit # 118587 which will give you a 4-pole flat trailer connector. The linked article will...
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  • Recommended Wiring Harness for 2015 Mazda CX-9 With Factory Towing Prep Package
  • The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # 56016 that you referenced is intended for the Mazda CX-9 without the factory tow prep package, as you noted. Right now the aftermarket makers of wiring harnesses, like Curt and Tow Ready, do not offer a kit for the 2015 CX-9 that has the factory tow prep. You can still use one of the aftermarket 4-pole wiring harnesses such as Curt # 56016 or Tow Ready # 118520 if you prefer. These may well be less costly than an OEM wiring kit and if all...
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  • How to Carry Thule Tepui Rooftop Tent with 2017 Mazda CX-3
  • Thank you for reaching out! For your application we need to look at an alternative to a roof rack on your 2017 Mazda CX-3 because the Thule Tepui Explorer Ayer 2 Rooftop Tent, like the part 901201 in blue, is not supposed to be installed on a roof rack that uses clamps to install on the vehicle. This is because the weight of the tent could damage your roof. Any rooftop tent that I've looked at the instructions for have this same instruction - they are only supposed to be installed on roof...
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  • Base Plate With Removable Arms For Flat Towing a 2000 Mazda Miata With Blue Ox Tow Bars
  • Currently the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 711-4 is the only base plate we have available for your 2000 Mazda Miata with removable arms. As you were looking at the Blue Ox # BX2514 I am assuming you have a Blue Ox tow bar. You can use the Roadmaster Adapter Kit # RO64FR to use the Roadmaster base plate with your Blue Ox tow bar. The base plate will require a Quick Disconnect Crossbar # 910021-00. The Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 will...
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  • Recommended 7 Way Wiring for 2015 Mazda CX-9 That Will Use Curt Echo Brake Controller
  • You could potentially use the Tow Ready # 30717 to install the 7 way on your 2015 Mazda CX-9, but it's not really a complete kit and requires that you purchase additional 12 gauge wiring # 12-1-1 (sold by the foot), 30amp breaker # PK54530 and heat shrink butt connectors like the # DW05745-5. Typically when installing a 7 way on a vehicle for use with the Curt Echo # C51180 we recommend using the # ETBC7L, which comes with all wiring, hardware, electrical connectors, and breaker. It's a...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2000 Mazda Miata With EazAligner 2000 Tow Bar
  • We have all of the parts you need to flat tow your 2000 Mazda Miata with your EazAligner 2000 Tow Bar, and I'll make a list of what you need to make it easy to order. - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 711-2 - Roadmaster Base Plates to Duncan Towmatic II, Karbar and EazAligner Tow Bars Adapter # RM-038 - Safety Chains: Roadmaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 - Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking...
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  • Where Does the 15-Amp Fuse for the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness Go?
  • I believe the fuse referenced on your Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56338 is the fuse that goes into the fuse holder on the power (red) wire. I would check there first and see if the fuse has blown which sounds like it may have if all your wiring is good and you're still getting no power. If it has blown, simply replace the 15-amp fuse with another and check for functionality. If you're still having issues after checking this, come back...
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  • Tekonsha Primus IQ TK90160 Trailer Brake Controller Installation in 2010 Mazda CX9
  • Not all vehicles have an under-dash connection port for installation of a trailer brake controller such as the Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160. Usually pickup trucks and other vehicles expressly designed to tow a trailer and that have a factory-installed trailer socket will have this feature included under the dash. The 2010 Mazda CX-9 does not have such a connection port. In this particular vehicle brake controller installation will use a combination of a basic 4-pole harness # 118520, which...
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  • What is the Most Economical Way to Flat Tow a 1994 Mazda Miata with a Nissan Murano
  • I recommend going with the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 711-4 for your 1994 Mazda Miata because it has removable arms which will give your Miata more of an OEM look when you are not towing it with your Nissan Murano. A more economical option would be the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit # 711-2, but it does not have removable arms. You can use the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar, 5,000 lbs # 63180 that you referenced, but you will also need the Adapter # RM-025 and if you choose the base...
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  • Fastener Kit Needed for the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 36501
  • The proper mounting hardware can be ordered for the Draw-Tite Class II Trailer Hitch, item # 36501, by using item # RHK, replacement hardware kit, in the search box and then entering the hitch item number and the hitch manufacturer in the boxes below the item description. I have also posted instructions for installation of this hitch below.
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  • Hitch for 2013 Mazda 3 Hatchback to Allow Use of Bike Rack
  • The various 1-1/4-inch Class I trailer hitches for your 2013 Mazda 3 Hatchback all will fit both versions of the vehicle; those with LED lighting and those without. All share the same 200-lb tongue weight capacity and all are rated as fairly simple installations. Since they all have the same capacity, I suggest the most cost-effective option, # 24843 from Draw-Tite. I have linked the installation instructions as well as two helpful article concerning hitch installation. With this hitch...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2010 Mazda CX-9 Using A Thule Trailway 4 Bike Rack
  • When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2010 Mazda CX-9 I recommend The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 inch # e98AR. This hitch will work perfect with your Thule Trailway bike rack. The hitch has a tongue weight up to 400 pounds. The hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required and has a matte black powder coat finish over a protective base coat that offers a superior rust resistance. To keep your bike rack snug...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2008 Mazda 3 Behind an RV
  • The Tracker tow bar # RM-020 has the capacity to tow the 2008 Mazda 3 behind your RV but Roadmaster does not offer base plates for the 2008 Mazda 3. You will need base plates so the tow bar has something to attach to. The only base plates for the vehicle are from Blue Ox, # BX2523. So instead of the Roadmaster Tracker you could use the Blue Ox Adventurer # BX7322. Tow bars install easy. The base plates on the other hand are more involved. It is recommended to have them professionally installed...
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  • Adapter Required for Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit
  • You can use the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit, # 707-2, with a Blue Ox tow bar, but you will need to use the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-032. This adapter will work with all Blue Ox tow bars that have a 1 or 3 prong attachment. The quick disconnect bracket will bolt to the base plate arm on the vehicle and the Blue Ox tow bar will attach to the two-prong tabs on the front of the adapter.
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  • Parts Needed to Tow a 1999 Mazda B3000 Extended Cab Behind a Motor Home
  • You will need to check your owners manual or with the Mazda dealer to see if your 1999 Mazda B3000 Ext Cab can be flat towed. Some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed. If the correct procedure is not followed, it will cause severe damage to the transmission. If you will be able to flat tow your vehicle, you will need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental...
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