Expert Answers about Mazda

• Best Curt Hitch for a 2021 Mazda CX-5
• You are correct that there are 2 choices for a Curt hitch for your 2021 Mazda CX-5. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12170 and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13315 are both made in the USA and feature a bolt-on, no-drill installation. The difference comes from the Class of hitch. The # C12170 is a Class II hitch that features a 1-1/4" receiver opening. While the # C13315 is a Class III hitch that features a 2" receiver opening which is the most common size used for hitch mounted accessories...
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• Comparison of Class I Hitches # 24816 and # C11386 Offered for the 2009 Mazda 3
• For any given vehicle the different available hitches will use the very same mounting points on the vehicle frame for installation. Hitches are typically offered in one or more Classes (to indicate their varying capacities) if the vehicle frame is strong enough to support the load of a high-capacity hitch. In the case of your 2009 Mazda 3 the vehicle frame is robust enough for a light-duty Class I hitch only. The Curt and Draw-Tite hitches you referenced, part # 24816 and # C11386, have...
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• Comparing Curt 2 inch Trailer Hitch with Other Trailer Hitches for a 2019 Mazda CX-5
• The Curt 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13315 is an excellent option for your 2019 Mazda CX-5 and really the only other option available that I would recommend above it is the etrailer.com 2" Trailer Hitch # e98902, and that is only due to the matte black finish because it better matches the trim on vehicles and it hides scratches and dents better than the glossy finish. Essentially these 2 hitches are the same so it really boils down to whether you want the traditional glossy finish or the...
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• Comparing Curt Trailer Hitch Receivers for 2020 Mazda CX-5
• The installation and fit of the two Curt trailer hitches that fit your 2020 Mazda CX-5 are exactly the same; I did a side-by-side comparison of the linked installation instructions and there is no difference at all between them. So the only difference is the size of the receivers: - 2 Inch Receiver: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13315 - 1-1/4 Inch Receiver: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12170 Between these two I highly recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13315 with the 2 inch...
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• Best 4-Pole Trailer Wiring Harness for 2016 Mazda CX-5
• In general we tend to prefer and recommend wiring harness products from Tekonsha/Tow Ready, both sister brands within the Reese family of companies. Of the three options shown on the linked page I recommend the Tekonsha # 118563. This harness installs in the exact same manner as the others but it offers a higher current output rating which means it will be less likely to suffer overload from the trailer lights' power demands. The linked video and article will aid your installation.
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• Hitch-Mount 4-Bike Platform Carrier for Use on 2014 Mazda CX-5
• Your 2014 Mazda CX-5 can be fitted with two sizes/classes of trailer hitch, either a 1-1/4-inch Class II or a 2-inch Class III type, but since you are looking into 4-bike platform carriers I will trust that you have a higher-capacity 2-inch hitch. If not, please let me know. One important consideration for any hitch rack is the clearance needed for it to safely clear the rear-most part of your vehicle. In this case that will be the bumper. Bike racks offer varying amounts of clearance...
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• Comparing Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, and Curt Trailer Hitches for a 2010 Mazda 3
• You have done your research. As you have seen, all of the hitches for the 2010 Mazda 3 are Class I trailer hitches. The Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch models do have the safety notch in them that prevent the insertion of a Class II accessory. This is so you will not accidentally overload the hitch. The Curt hitch does not have this feature. This notch and the capacity are what makes a Class I hitch a Class I. As you have said neither the Draw-Tite nor Hidden Hitch models require the use of...
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• Swagman Titan vs Trailhead Bike Rack
• The Swagman Titan # S63410 will give you more room between the center of the hitch pin hole to the center mast. It measures about 14-1/2 inches and the trailhead # S63381 only has 9-1/2 inches. The bike racks are about the same besides some minor things, one of those being the distance between your hitch and the start of the bike rack. I would go with the Titan!
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• Recommended Trunk-Mounted Bike Carrier For 2012 Mazda 3 Sedan
• The bike rack I recommend for your Mazda 3 is the Thule OutWay, part # TH45JV. There are a couple reasons I recommend this bike carrier. This carrier is lightweight at about 20 lbs, and features only 2 retractable cables to secure the bike carrier to the back of your Mazda, instead of the 4-6 cables typically found on trunk-mount bike racks. The bike rack also features a lock that secure the bike rack to the vehicle and a cable lock that secures the bikes to the carrier, which helps deter...
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• Comparing Thule Helium Aero 3 and Kuat Alpha Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Racks for a 2014 Mazda CX-5
• Hands down my favorite bike racks are the Thule Helium Aero series such as # TH9043PRO. Basically, the rack has a great set of features. It has the integrated cable lock, cradles with road-dampening technology, built-in anti rattle and locks, and it weighs only 19-1/2 pounds. The Kuat Alpha, A102-Black, for 2 inch hitches or A102-BLACK-114, for 1-1/4 inch hitches are no longer made but when they were they were excellent racks and weighed just over 14 pounds. If you wanted a rack that would...
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• Difference Between the MCL97RB and MCL97RPG Optronics Identification Light Bars
• Yes, the only difference between these light bars is that the # MCL97RPG has the 0.180 male bullet at the end of the wire and the # MCL97RB just has a regular wire you'd use a butt connector like part # DW05744-5 for the installation. Other than that everything else is the same. I have attached review videos and photos for you to reference the differences as well.
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• 2010 Mazda CX9 Wiring Harness Tow Ready # 118520 Versus Curt # 56016 for 2010 Mazda CX-9
• Both vehicle wiring harnesses are pretty similar, but if I had to choose between the two, I would choose the Curt # 56016. The Curt converter box has a slightly higher amperage capacity, is a bit less expensive and uses a superior method of constructing the electronic circuits in the converter box. The Curt box uses what they refer to as Surface Mount Technology, where the components are soldered directly to the circuit board, rather than through holes in the board. This typically results...
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• Reommended 2-Bike Platform Rack for 2020 Mazda CX-5
• The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 # SH22G is certainly tough to beat when it comes to ease of use and design. If I were to recommend an option at a lower price point it would be the Kuat Transfer V2 # KU84FR. The Transfer V2 has a goal post design that makes it easy to get in close while loading and unloading bikes. It still has the foot lever for tilting, a locking cable, the pivoting rear cradle that self-adjusts, and ratcheting hooks to mount your bike by the wheels. It comes in 5 lbs heavier than...
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• What is the Difference Between the Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch Available for a 2008 Mazda 5
• The two hitches we offer for the Mazda5 are very similar since designed for the same vehicle; quality wise they are very comparable too. The Hidden Hitch model comes with a drawbar and pin and clip where the Draw-Tite does not.
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• Comparing Trailer Hitches for a 2019 Mazda CX-5
• I'd be happy to help you decide on a trailer hitch for your 2019 Mazda CX-5! The first thing to note is that there are trailer hitches with a 1-1/4" receiver and hitches with a 2" receiver. You definitely want to go with a 2" receiver because it opens up the opportunity to use a wider variety of accessories with the hitch. With that being said, there are 3 options for your vehicle; the etrailer.com # e98902, the Curt # C13315, and the Draw-Tite # 76138. All 3 options exceed the weight...
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• Comparing Tow Ready # 118563 and Curt # C56011 Wiring Harnesses for 2016 Mazda CX-5
• The Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118563 is a correct fit for your 2016 Mazda CX-5. The other harness offered, Curt # C56011, does not fit your 2016 CX-5 due to a change in connectors from the 2015 model year. Note that there are two major advantages to using the Tow Ready harness. First, this harness will isolate and protect your new vehicle's wiring from any potential shorts or overloads from the trailer because it draws power for the trailer directly from the battery, not...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness for 2002 Mazda Miata
• Trailer wiring harnesses offered for your 2002 Mazda Miata include both passive types like Curt # C56175 and # 119178KIT from TowReady, and also a powered type, part # C59236. A powered harness offers the advantage of providing protection for the car's internal wiring. With a powered harness the actual power that operates the trailer lights comes from the vehicle battery through a separate wire and fuse and does not come through the actual taillight wiring in the car. That wiring just...
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• Highest Capacity Trailer Hitch for 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback
• All of the hitches made for your 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback are rated the same, for 300-lbs of tongue weight (TW) and 2000-lbs towing capacity. But these are available in two receiver sizes, both 1-1/4-inch like # 24914 from Draw-Tite and # C11377 from Curt, and also 2-inch like the EcoHitch # 306-X7305 that you referenced in your question. If you already own accessory bike and cargo carriers that fit one particular size hitch then you might a well stick with that same size for the hitch....
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• What Is The Difference Between The PK12711U And The PK12711U-26
• That is a great question. Then answer is that there is no difference. Both will come with the exact same bracket and hardware. I will try to explain. The # PK12711U-26 is actually an older part number. Back in the day, Pollak used to send us these brackets without hardware, and we had to add a hardware pack here at our warehouse. So part # PK12711U-26 actually contains the # PK12711U bracket and the PK11-926 hardware pack. About a year ago Pollak changed their mind and started shipping...
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• Choosing Between Class II and Class III Hitch for 2018 Mazda CX-5
• When a choice of hitch classes is available for any vehicle we always recommend going with the higher-capacity option since the cost is usually about the same. You can refer to the linked hitch article for details about the various types of hitches offered. In the case of your 2018 Mazda CX-5 we have both 1-1/4-inch Class II hitches like Curt # C12170 and 2-inch Class III hitches. I recommend the 2-inch Class III Draw-Tite hitch # 76138 since it has the highest weight capacity, the best...
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