Expert Answers about Mazda 3
- Thule OutWay 2 Bike Rack Fit on a 2012 Mazda 3i Touring 4dr With Factory Spoiler
- I spoke with my contact at Thule and the Thule OutWay 2 Bike Rack will fit over the factory spoiler on your 2012 Mazda 3 i touring 4dr sedan. The best way to prevent damage to your vehicle with a trunk mounted bike rack is to not exceed the weight capacity of the bike rack and not to over tighten the straps that secure to your trunk. It is also important to clean the surfaces of the trunk, bumper and rubber pads of the bike rack to protect your paint.
If your primary concern is damage...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring For 2012 Mazda 3 Grand Touring Sedan
- The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2013 Mazda 3 sedan is the Curt Class I Receiver Hitch # C11393. The recommended drawbar for this hitch is the Curt Drawbar # C45521. I have attached an installation video of this hitch on a similar 2020 Mazda 3 for you. I strongly recommend checking your owner's manual for the towing capacity of your vehicle, but the hitch offers a gross trailer weight capacity of 2,000 pounds with a maximum tongue weight of 200 pounds.
You will want a hitch ball...
view full answer... - Can A 2017 Mazda 3 Handle The Tongue Weight From An E-Bike
- The owner's manual for a 2017 Mazda 3 does state not to tow a trailer and has nothing about the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle, but instead talks about not overloading vehicle with cargo. You should see a sticker in the door frame with "The combination of weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs so you'll just want to remain under this capacity. Realistically you're only adding an extra 20-30lbs to the hitch/bike rack and shouldn't have an issue unless...
view full answer... - Will Thule T2 Pro Bike Rack Work With Class I 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Even with a Class I, 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receiver like the Draw-Tite # 24816 that fits your 2007 Mazda 3, you can absolutely use the Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-Bike Rack # TH23JV.
The XTR is rated for use with a Class I hitch, and is one of the premier racks in the industry because of how easy it is to use, its durability, and its optimal bike spacing to keep your bikes protected. It even has included hitch and cable locks to help protect the investments you made in the rack and your bikes.
view full answer... - What Weight Do I Need To Consider When Carrying Bikes On A Class I Hitch
- Yes, the Curt Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit part # C98BR for the 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback has a 200 lb tongue weight capacity so you want to make sure the bike rack weight plus the weight of the bikes does not exceed 200 lbs.
You also want to make sure the bike rack is a Class I compatible bike rack so it will fit into the hitch. We also do not recommend to carry more than 2 bikes on a Class I hitch because more than 2 bikes can put too much leverage on the setup which can cause damage to...
view full answer... - Fit of Curt C98BR Class I Hitch on 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo Hatchback
- The Draw-Tite Class I hitch, part # 24984 is a fit for all models of the 2021 Mazda 3 according to Draw-Tite. Usually, the on the more sporty models of small cars, the dual exhaust can present a fit problem, but as you can see in the linked installation instructions as well as the provided photo, the hitch fits perfectly with a dual-exhaust equipped vehicle. The receiver tube is hard to see, so I've circled it in red.
If you'll be using the hitch for light duty towing, you'll also need...
view full answer... - Will the Thule Gateway Trunk Mount Bike Carrier Fit a 2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback
- The Thule Gateway Pro trunk mount bike carrier # TH88VR is listed as a fit for your 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback. I have linked a video to show you the features of this rack.
If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit For 2022 Mazda 3 Hatchback
- There is a trailer hitch receiver fit for your 2022 Mazda 3 hatchback, at the following part number:
- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C98BR
The only other thing I wanted to mention, in case you plan on doing some light towing, is if you need a trailer wiring harness, the correct fit for your '22 Mazda 3 is the T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C72VR.
view full answer... - Universal Mighty Mounts for Yakima Roof Bike Rack on 2015 Mazda 3
- The Yakima Universal MightyMounts for Yakima Roof Mounted Accessories, part # Y03590, will fit factory roof rack crossbars that are up to 4-inches wide and up to 1-1/2-inches tall. This includes the vast majority of factory crossbars.
The Might Mounts are fully compatible with most Yakima bike mounts, ski mounts and watersport accessories. The linked video illustrates.
view full answer... - Hitch for 2016 Mazda 3 Hatchback to Carry 3 Bikes
- I have a solution for carrying 3 bikes with your 2016 Mazda 3 hatch back but the Class I hitch can't handle carrying more than 2 bikes due to the added weight and leverage of the third bike that stick out further.
You'd instead need a 2 inch hitch like the EcoHitch part # 306-X7305 which would easily handle a three bike rack like the Swagman Trailhead part # S63365.
view full answer... - Will the Thule OutWay Trunk Mounted Bike Rack fit on a 2008 Mazda 3 Speed Hatchback
- I checked with Thule and the Thule OutWay 2 Bike Carrier # TH45JV that you referenced will work on your 2008 Mazda 3 hatchback and the straps will fit over the spoiler and attach in the gap at the front edge of the top of the hatch.
I attached an installation video on a vehicle that has a similar spoiler on the top of the hatch that will give you an idea how it works.
If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes you may also be interested in purchasing a Thule Adapter...
view full answer... - Which Snow Chains for a 2010 Mazda 3
- Your Mazda 3, if equipped with the factory wheels and tires, you can use either the Thule CB12 Size 090 chains, part # TH01221090 or the Thule K-Summit Chains part # TH02230K23.
The K-Summit Chains are the easiest and quickest chains to install. The CS10 chains are self-tensioning so unlike basic sets, these chains will tighten themselves. They take more time to install, but they are less expensive when compared to the K-Summit chains.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback
- Yes, the Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24843, is designed to fit the 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.
For a ball mount use # 3594. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. For trailer wiring, if your Mazda has LED tail lights you will need to use # C59496. If it does not have LED tail lights then you will need to use # 118420. I have included links to the instructions for both sets for you.
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2007 MazdaSPEED 3
- We have 2 trailer hitch receiver options for the 2007 Mazda 3 which include the Curt # C11386 and the Draw-Tite # 24816. The Curt option is not a confirmed fit for the MazdaSPEED that you have, but the Draw-Tite will fit.
view full answer... - Kayak Carrier and Roof Rack for 2017 Mazda 3 hatchback
- The 2018 Native Watercraft Manta Ray propel 12 that you have weighs 89 lbs so you'd need a kayak carrier with more weight capacity like the Swagman Exo Aero Rooftop Kayak Carrier System with Tie-Downs # S65145 that you referenced. This is a really solid carrier option that's easier to load and very stable so I would recommend it for you.
You will need a roof rack installed on your 2017 Mazda 3 hatchback if you do not have one already. For that the Rhino Rack Vortex roof rack part # RRVA126B-2,...
view full answer... - How to Determine if Kuat NV Bike Rack will Fit on 2018 Mazda 3 with Draw-Tite # 24914 Trailer Hitch
- When we installed the Curt # C11377 on a 2017 Mazda 3 we found that from the center of the hitch pin hole to the rearmost edge of the bumper was 3". In the comparison video that you referenced we say that the center of the pin hole of the Draw-Tite # 24914 sits 4" further back than the Curt. If the measurements are the same for your 2018 Mazda 3 then that would mean the center of the pin hole for the Draw-Tite would be 7" from the rearmost edge of your bumper.
If by "NV Core" bike rack...
view full answer... - Can a 3-Bike Trunk Mount Bike Carrier Fit a 2009 Mazda 3, 5-Door Hatchback with Spoiler
- There are trunk mount carriers that will fit the 2009 Mazda 3, 5-door hatchback with the spoiler. Because you do not want to put stress on that spoiler (since it is not designed to hold weight) I recommend using the Hollywood Racks Over-The-Top rack # HRF2-3.
This rack has an additional upper arm piece that moves the top straps up and over that spoiler so no weight is put on it (since the spoiler is not meant to support weight). I have included a link to a video that shows how it works.
If...
view full answer... - Hitch Recommendation for a 2005 Mazda 3
- For your 2005 Mazda 3 you would want a Draw-Tite # 24816. This hitch is specifically designed to work on your vehicle, whereas the Curt Hitch # E-3S is a universal hitch that is designed to work on the bumpers of trucks and because of that would not work for.
Check out the installation video and installation instructions I attached for this product also.
This hitch comes with a drawbar as well as a pin and clip, but you may also be interested in the following products to complete your...
view full answer... - Will Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit 2011 Mazda 3S with Dual Exhaust
- I verified with Curt and their Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11383 will fit your 2011 Mazda 3S with dual exhaust. I've attached an install video that won't be exactly the same as yours, because it's single exhaust, but it will give you some idea of the process.
If you're going to be towing and need a wiring harness, the Tekonsha # 118420 will provide a 4-way trailer connector. It plugs into your Mazda's wiring behind both tail lights so there's not any splicing to do. It will then...
view full answer... - Curt Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2008 Mazda 3 that Does Not have LED Tail Lights
- Yes, Curt trailer wiring harness # C56011 will work with your 2008 Mazda 3 without LED tail lights. I have linked the instructions and a video review of this harness for you.
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