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  • How to Tow a Trailer Designed for a Harley Streetbike with a Vehicle with a 4-Way
  • We have what you would need to make the adapter you would need, but we don't sell one ready to go. What you will first need is the # PK12720 for your trailer to plug into, next you will need a signal converter to take the combined signal of your Jeep's 4-way to the separate signal of your trailer. For that you would want the # C56196. Lastly, you would need # HM48110 for a 4-way to plug into the Jeep 4-way. When connecting the converter to the 4-way the wires will match up color for color,...
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  • Best Platform Bike Rack for Ground Clearance, Quality, and Lightweight
  • Since you said you want the best possible ground clearance without sacrificing quality the best option you'll have is the Saris SuperClamp EX part # SA4025F. This rack has a shank rise of 5 inches and the wheel trays support the wheels from the bottom of the tire so none of the tire would pass through it at all. This rack is also very lightweight at 35 lbs which is going to be the lightest option around. Check out the review video I attached for more info on this as well.
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  • Trailer Hitch Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2007 Mazda MX-5
  • The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info. Curt requires the use of their stabilizer strap part # 18050 when using their hitch to carry a non-supported load like a bike rack. I attached a review video for you to check for...
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  • Can Roadmaster Base Plate Kit be Towed with Blue Ox Base Plate Kit
  • The base plate kit part # 52728-1 can be used with a Blue Ox tow bar as long as you use the correct adapter # RM-032.
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  • Best Bike Rack Options for a 2010 Mazda Miata Convertible
  • There is an option that will allow you to carry bikes with your 2010 Mazda Miata Convertible, however, our bike rack manufacturers have determined that the trunk mount bike rack options are not a good fit for the convertible models. Your best option for carrying bikes is to add a trailer hitch and use a hitch mount bike rack. For your Miata, you can use the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, # C11028. I have attached a photo of this hitch installed on Miata so you can see how it will look. For...
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  • Trailer Hitch for Use with a Bike Rack on a 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  • We have one trailer hitch for the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. It is Curt hitch # C11028. It will not fit models that have the factory Appearance Package. It does work with models that have the power retractable hardtop. This is a Class I Curt trailer hitch which means a few things. You have to make sure the bike rack is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. Curt also says you have to use stabilization strap...
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  • Is SeaSucker Komodo Trunk Bike Rack Fit for 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible
  • Yes, the SeaSucker Komodo Trunk Bike Rack # 298-BK1910-AB that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata with a hard top convertible. We checked with SeaSucker to confirm this. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
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  • Recommended Hitch Cargo Carrier for Spare Tire on 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  • There is not a hitch mounted spare tire carrier for your MX-5 compatible with the Curt trailer hitch # C11435 but I do have an alternative solution for you. You can use a compatible cargo carrier and we have the following to choose from: 17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier # C18145 19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier # C18110 20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier # 63155 The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11435 is the correct hitch fit for your 2018 Mazda Miata MX-5. You will also need...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  • The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11435 which is a direct bolt-on fit. I have attached an install video I did below. It will not void any warranties. It has a class I rating so as long as you are using a class I rated bike rack there won't be any issues. I recommend the Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack part # TH9042PRO which is super lightweight and comes with locks for security.
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  • How To Load And Unload A 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 Without Scraping
  • The longer the ramp, the less likely it is to drag or scrape. Ideally we have the perfect mixture of length and angle. I think using the ramps you were looking at # RR-RACK-4 won't be enough length and too much angle. The ramps you were looking at are only 27-1/2 inches long and have a 8.8 degree angle. That's a little too much angle over too short of a length so for sure prevent any scraping. That being said, having a 5.5 degree angle on 74 inches of ramp like on these # RR-TR-7-FLP will...
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  • Trailer Hitch for 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata for Towing Jet Ski
  • Yes, the Curt hitch part # C11435 is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata and would have enough capacity for pulling a jetski trailer. It has a 2,000 lb capacity which would be more than enough. For trailer wiring you'd then need the part # C56300 which is a confirmed fit. This installs by plugging inline with the taillight connectors for an easy install. For a ball mount you'd then want the part # C45521 and ball part # A-80 and pin/clip part # F-4.
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  • Recommended Inverter to Power RV Fridge From Two 12V Batteries
  • If your 12V batteries are wired in parallel for 12V output, the Go Power Pure Sine Wave Inverter # 34279948 that you were looking at should work great to power your RV fridge. This pure sine wave inverter provides 1,000 watts of continuous output power, more than enough for your fridge that draws 6.61 amps. Having both your batteries run in parallel will also extend its run time when powered. I have attached a short video demonstration on this inverter and the instructions manual that...
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  • Where Do Safety Cables Attach on Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit for 2007 Mazda MX-5
  • I attached a picture that shows where to attach the safety cables when installing the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate kit part # 52728-1. Here's the text too though. Attach the ends of the 8” safety cables to the front holes in the cable mounting tabs located on the inside of the receiver braces with the included cable connectors (Fig.X). Connect the other end to the tow vehicle's safety cables and tow bar.
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  • Recommended Best Weight Distribution and Sway Control for NuCamp Tear Travel Trailer
  • Thanks for all the weight information. Based on the total tongue weight of the loaded trailer and gear behind the rear axle, I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW # EQ37060ET. This system has the 2 inch hitch ball as well as the total tongue weight range between 200 and 600 lbs. This will put you in the middle of that range to be an ideal fit. This system uses metal on metal friction in 4 places to reduce sway for...
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  • Is the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider a Good Bike Rack for a 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  • The Hollywood Racks Trail Rider, part # HR200Z, is an excellent choice for your 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata. It is perfectly safe and compatible with a Class I hitch. I've linked to a video review below.
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  • Roadmaster EZ Baseplate to Blue Ox Alpha 1 Using the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter for Mazda Miata
  • The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms, # 52728-1 can be used with the Alpha tow bar with the use of the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-032. See the attached product video.
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  • Recommended Aluminum 6-Lug Trailer Wheel & ST225/75R15 Tire for Boat Trailer
  • You can see our range of 6-lug aluminum trailer wheels with ST225/75R15 tires by clicking on the linked page. We offer both pre-mounted radial and bias ply type tires in your size. You can simply click on the preferred type to narrow the products shown to those with radial or bias tires. We also have two available load ranges in this size, Load Range D and Load Range E. It is always a good idea to have some safety margin in your trailer setup so choose tires that offer more weight capacity...
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  • Bike Hitch & Bike Rack Recommendation for 2017 Mazda Miata RF Launch Edition
  • For your 2017 Mazda Miata we have the Curt hitch part # C11435 as a confirmed fit that would work well. At one point Curt was very strict about requring a stabilizer strap with non-supported loads like bike racks but at this time they have softened on that and instead only recommend it. This is a 1-1/4 inch hitch and is the only size we have for your vehicle. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our...
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  • 5-Pin Trailer Wiring for a 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  • To equip your 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata with 5-pin trailer wiring, you will need a 4-pole wiring harness and a 5-pole adapter. We don't have a custom wiring kit for the 2020 Miata yet, but we do have a universal kit that can give you the 4-way harness without plugging into the Miata's ports. It's the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 119250KIT. This kit will plug into your vehicle's tail lights to provide the signals needed for a 4-pole. I've included a video installation...
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
  • For your 2011 Mazda Miata, I recommend the Kuat Beta Folding 2 Bike Aluminum Rack # B202-114. This is a quality, light-weight bike rack designed to fit in 1-1/4 inch hitch receivers like that on you Miata. The Beta features an anti-wobble system to reduce rattle in the hitch receiver, and has a folding design to allow access to the trunk of the vehicle. The shank rise will help provide better ground clearance for your bikes. I have attached a review video of this hitch on a Mazda 3 for...
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