Hollywood Bike Rack and Draw-Tite Hitch Receiver for 2018 Mazda CX-5
Question:
I will be an occasional user carrying my bike and my two daughters bikes. I also live in a city and plan to take my rack off the car when not in use - therefore I want it to be relatively easy to get the rack off and carry it inside for storage. I was all set on a hanging rack and then the Hollywood platform popped up as an option. I had originally ruled out platform due to price - but would consider this. However it looks heavy and unwieldy. Should I go back to focus on hanging? I am buying a hitch at the same time so need to decide for Class 2 vs 3. thank you.
asked by: Julie N
Expert Reply:
I will be glad to help you set up your 2018 Mazda CX-5 for transporting you and your daughters' bikes. For ease and convenience of use I recommend going with a platform style receiver mounted bike rack. The Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes item # HR4000 you referenced would be perfect for your application. It is light weight and easily storable. I have linked a review video of this bike rack on a 2020 Mazda CX-5 so you can get a good idea of what it will look like on your vehicle. I have also attached a picture of the Hollywood Bike Rack being stored on a wall. The rack weighs 42 lbs and can carry 4 bikes with a maximum weight of 35 lbs each.
For a hitch receiver I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 76138. This is a custom fit receiver that is designed specifically for your Mazda CX-5 that will require no drilling into your frame. It is a class III receiver with a 675 lbs tongue weight which will be more than enough to support the Hollywood Racks Bike Rack item # HR4000. I have attached a picture to show you what this hitch will look like installed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Hollywood Racks
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