Expert Answers about Mazda CX-9

• Yakima Ridgeback or Thule Apex? Which One has More Clearance from The Bumper?
• I would be happy to help you. I took a look at the dimensions of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 76020 you installed on your 2021 Mazda CX-9. From the hitch pin hole to the bumper is 7" so that hitch does sit pretty far back from the bumper compared to others. With that measurement in mind, you are going to want to use the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack item # Y02458 over the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack item # TH9025XT. The Yakima Ridgeback has 9-1/2" inches of clearance...
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• Compatibility of 4-Pole Harness 118520 with 7-Way Socket HM48470
• Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118520 is a confirmed fit on your 2013 Mazda CX-9 that did not come with factory tow package wiring. This harness plugs in at the taillight assemblies (and connects to your battery) to provide stop/turn/tail light signals to your trailer. A 7-way like Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow Connector # HM48470 carries those same lighting signals and also can carry additional circuits if they are connected. Usually a 7-way...
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• Trunk Mounted 3-Bike Rack for 2018 Mazda CX-9
• There is a high-quality trunk-mounted 3-bike rack that fits your 2018 Mazda CX-9, though the Thule OutWay # TH56BV will not fit. I recommend the Yakima FullBack 3-Bike Rack # Y02633, which features anti-sway cradles that have heavy-duty padding and ratcheting straps which secure your bikes at three different points to keep your them from making contact with one another. The racks have arms which adjust and fold down for when you are not using the rack and are made of steel to ensure durability....
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• Parts Needed to Install 7-Way Trailer Socket & Prodigy P2 Brake Controller on 2011 Mazda CX-9
• If your camper has electric brakes then you will need a 7-way type trailer connector on your CX-9 in order to get the signals from a brake controller to its brakes. This is easily done. You'll start with a 4-pole harness # 118520 and add our # ETBC7 brake controller installation kit, which includes all the components needed to convert that to a 7-way with all the appropriate lighting, 12V power and brake signals for the trailer. This kit also serves to complete installation of a brake...
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• Troubleshooting Hitch Bolts that Don't Want to Line Up Properly
• Sometimes in shipping the install brackets of a hitch can get slightly bent. As long as there are no flex marks on the hitch or chipped paint from the hitch flexing you can bend the hitch back to get it to line up. Otherwise it can be helpful to start with all of the install bolts loose so that you can first get them all started. Once they are all started you can then torque them down to spec.
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• Using a 1-1/4" to 2" Hitch Expander for a Bike Rack on a 2014 Mazda CX-9
• To use a 1-1/4 to 2 inch hitch expander you first need to look at the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch on your 2014 Mazda CX-9. There should be a sticker on the hitch that lists the tongue weight capacity. The use of an expander will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. The combined weight of the bike rack and bikes will need to under the reduced tongue weight capacity. Another thing to consider is the bike rack itself. Not all bike racks are rated for...
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• Does the Valterra RV Sewer Hose Carrier Come With Mounting Screws
• The Valterra RV Sewer Hose Carrier part # A04-3460 does not come with hardware, we do however offer the Self-Tapping Screw part # FA1131822 which may work for you depending on how you mount it.
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• Parts Needed To Tow a Trailer With Brakes Using a 2020 Subaru WRX
• In order to setup a 2020 Subaru WRX for towing a trailer with brakes you'll first need a trailer hitch for which I recommend the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7257. Then you can add the wiring, the Curt Wiring Harness part # C56259 would be what you need to start as that's all that is available but you can easily convert this 7-way using the 4 to 7-Way and 4-Way Adapter part # ETBC7L. This kit also comes with everything you need to add a wireless brake controller...
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• Will the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Fit a 2017 Mazda CX-9
• Yes, I checked with Yakima and the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Roof Cargo Box part # Y95AV is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Mazda CX-9. In regard to hatch clearance, you will need to measure from the center of the front crossbar to the closest part of the hatch while open. The Yakima SkyBox NX 16 will require at least 47". I have attached a photo showing you how to measure this but the new SkyBox NX 16 is not listed on it, remember this one is 47 inches needed. I have attached a video of this...
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• Cargo Box Recommendation for a 2007 Mazda CX-9 with Factory Roof rack and Crossbars
• I spoke with my contact at SportRack and she stated that the SkyLine XL cargo box SR7095, will not fit a spread of 44 inches on your 2007 Mazda CX-9. However, there are other boxes that are listed as a fit to the factory crossbars on your CX-9. I recommend the Yakima RocketBox Pro 14, # Y07192. Yakima lists this box as a direct fit to your vehicle. It is closest in cost and size as the Explorer box. I have included a link to the installation details for you.
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• Will Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Fit on the Factory Cross Bars of a 2010 Mazda CX-9
• Yes, I checked with Yakima and the SkyBox NX 16 # Y95AV is confirmed to fit on the factory crossbars of your 2010 Mazda CX-9. I attached a link to the installation instructions for you to check out also.
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• How to Remove Rubber Clamp on Exhaust Pipe During Installation of Draw-Tite 76020 on 2017 Mazda CX-9
• When installing the Draw-Tite # 76020, the exhaust holder does usually require an exhaust removal pliers but you can likely use a vice grips or some other type of pliers to get the exhaust freed up.
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• Will the Etrailer Motorcycle Carrier Fit a 2019 Yamaha XT250?
• Yes, the 4.72-inch width of the rear tire of your 2019 XT250 will fit into the 4.88-inch track of the etrailer Motorcycle Carrier w/ Ramp for 2" Hitch - 76" Long - Steel - 500 lbs # e98873.
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• 2018 Mazda CX-9 Wiring Harness 5-Way Traiiler Wiring Harness Recommendation
• We offer a way to install a 5-way on your 2018 Mazda CX-9 but we do not sell a kit custom fit for your 2018 Mazda CX-9. For that you'll need to start with a 4-way like the part # C59496 which is a confirmed fit for your vehicle and will give you the 4-way base for the trailer wiring. Then to convert it to a 5-way you'd need the part # 20036 which will convert the 4-way to a 5-way and comes with everything needed.
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• Determining if 2017 Mazda CX-9 Can Handle Weight of Dirt Bike with Hitch Mounted Carrier
• To see if your 2017 Mazda CX-9 can handle the combined weight of your 340 pound dirt bike and carrier, you will want to take a look at your owner's manual for the vehicle's tongue weight capacity. Mazda does not make their manuals available online so I wasn't able to pinpoint this number. From what I could find though from other sources, it looks like the CX-9 has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Typically a vehicle's tongue weight limit will be 10 percent of its towing capacity, which...
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• Recommendation for Adding 5-Way Trailer Connector to 2019 Mazda CX-9
• On your 2019 Mazda CX-9 there is a factory port behind the passenger side trim panel that accepts a custom 4-Way trailer harness plug. If this is what you are referring to when you mentioned that your vehicle has the trailer ready connector, then you will want to start with the Tekonsha T-One Wiring Harness # 118278. This will plug right into that factory port to provide you with a 4-Way connector. From there (or if you already have the 4-Way connector) I recommend simply adding the Tow...
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• Recommended Hidden Trailer Hitch for a 2019 Mazda CX9
• To add a hidden hitch to your 2019 Mazda CX-9 Touring you will want the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C13284. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware and attaches right under your rear bumper.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2010 Mazda CX-9
• I recommend a Class lll trailer hitch like part # 75531 for your CX-9. A Class lll hitch offers many more options with a 2-inch receiver opening. Any time there is a choice between the 2 inch and th e1-1/4 inch we recommend the 2-inch for the very reason you mentioned. Since you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also...
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• Install Video for Installing 4-Way to 5-Way Adapter 20036
• We don't have an install video for the # 20036 on a Mazda CX-9 like what you have. The process is the same for all vehicles though as it's a matter of testing the wires that lead to the reverse lights and tapping into the circuit that has power when the reverse lights are on. I attached an install video on a similar vehicle for you to check out as well.
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• How to Identify the Axle Manufacturer on a 1991 International 18 Foot Trailer
• To determine the manufacturer of your axle you will need to look on the axle itself to see if there is a plate or sticker that would indicate the manufacturer or a part number. The other way is to contact the International dealer and give them the vehicle identification number (VIN) number of the trailer to see if they can determine the brand of axle you would have. If you need to determine the weight capacity of the axle that can be done by measuring the diameter of the axle. A 3,500-lb....
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