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  • Parts Needed to Equip 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 for Towing Small Tear Trailer With Brakes
  • For your 2016.5 Mazda CX-5, the Curt Class III # C13315 is a great choice. From what I read in the online copy of the owner's manual, your vehicle has a 2000 lb towing capacity. In addition to the hitch, you'll need a trailer wiring harness, a ball mount and trailer ball and a brake controller to actuate the trailer's brakes. For a wiring harness, I'd recommend the Tekonsha # 118563. For a ball mount, you'll need to figure out the coupler height of the trailer when it's jacked up so it's...
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  • Parts Needed to Add a Thule SquareBar Roof Rack to a 2013 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • For the 2013 Mazda 3 hatchback with fixed mounting points, to install a Thule square bar roof rack you will need the following parts: 47 inch SquareBars, # TH712200 Rapid Podium Foot Pack, # TH460R Fit kit, # THKIT3069 I have included a link to a video demonstrating the SquareBars for you.
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  • Recommended Replacement Thule Lock Cylinders for a 2016 Mazda CX-5
  • The Replacement Lock Cylinder and Premium Key for Thule One-Key Systems # TH52DD is not sold in packs of 4 so since you need 4, you'd need to purchase 4 separately. Or, you can use the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450400 which is a pack of 4 but it'll replace all of your lock cylinders with 4 brand new locks and won't be related to the N212 key you have. Both options will be about the same cost so it'd be entirely up to you what you choose, but I'd just stick with the 4 individual...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 1987 Mazda B2600 4x4 Truck
  • When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 1987 Mazda B Series Pickup we do have options for you but we do not have a direct fit hitch available. I recommend The Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2 inch Receiver - 44 inch Wide # C99CR. This hitch will have to welded onto your vehicle. The hitch has a black powder coat finish which resists rust and corrosion. I recommend checking your manual to know the proper towing capacity of your vehicle. This hitch will fit...
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  • Can You Use Any Brake Controller With The Universal Installation Kit ETBC7 & ETBC7L?
  • Yes, thats correct! However the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation # ETBC7L is more geared towards wireless brake controllers like the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller # C51180 as it only comes with a power wire that you'd run to the battery. Whereas the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 is designed to be used with traditional brake controllers like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 as it comes with the...
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  • What Parts do I need to use a Reese Collapsible Tow Bar to tow a 2001 Mazda B2500 Pickup
  • We do not carry Reese base plates, and to my knowledge, they do not make them. There is a tow bar adapter, # RM-025, available to allow you to use Roadmaster Baseplates with the Reese Tow Bar. As you found, the base plate kit we have for your B2500 is part # 483-1. I assume the Reese Tow Bar you are wanting to use is part # 63180. You will need an adapter, part # RM-025, in order to get the Reese Tow Bar to mate with the Roadmaster base plates. Keep in mind that this tow bar is rated...
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  • Which Drawbar Kit Works Best For My 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • When It comes to your 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch # 24914 works perfect for you. It has a 1-1/4 by 1-1/4 inch opening, it's a class 1 hitch that can tow up to 2,000 pounds and has a tongue weight up to 200 pounds. Now I recommend to look in your manual to make sure how much your Mazda is rated for. When it comes to the proper ball mount, The Draw-Tite Drawbar # 3593 will work for you. It is a class 1 mount that will work perfect with Draw-Tite Hitch #...
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  • Trailer Wiring Recommendation for a 2008 Mazda CX-7
  • The Curt Wiring Harness part # C55593 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2008 Mazda CX-7. This Curt harness has a modern style circuit board that has proven to be very reliable. If you need a hitch I would recommend the Draw-Tite # 75512.
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  • Solution to Add Longer Arm to Thule T2 Classic For Use with Fat 29 Tires
  • You can use the Replacement Locking Ratchet Arm Assembly for T2 Bike Carriers # 752-1272-001, which will fit on Thule T2 Classic bike racks (part number 916XTR) and will allow you to have a better fit on fat tire bikes with 29" tires. I've also included a photo that one of our customers sent in that shows how they used this on their T2 to accommodate their fat tire bike.
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for a 2014 Mazda CX-5 With a Naked Roof
  • You almost have everything, you're just going to need a fit kit # INK758. This kit will allow you to mount the Inno Feet for Square Crossbars # INSUT to your 2014 Mazda CX-5. The # INSUT crossbars you mention have a dynamic weight capacity of 220 lbs, measures 50" long, 7/8" tall, and is 1 1/4" wide.
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  • What 4.80-4-8 Tire Would Work For My Log Splitter
  • When it comes to the 4.80/4.00-8 trailer tire we do not carry a 2 ply load range A tire only. The closest that we have is The Kenda K371 Bias Trailer Tire - 4.80/4.00-8 - Load Range B # AM10002, and the Load Range C # AM10004. The load range B has a ply rating of 4 and the Load Range C and has a ply rating of 6. Going up from a load range A to a load range B or C will give extra life in the tires since they have more tread to them. I have attached a review video below.
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  • Is the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Expandable to 4 Bikes?
  • Yes. The Hollywood Racks SE # HLY84FR can be expanded from a 2 bike rack to a 4 bike carrier using the 2 Bike Add-On for Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 # HR1475Z. I spoke with Hollywood Racks and the end cap/reflector on the # HLY84FR can be removed to make this work; they also mentioned that if possible, you'll want to remove the batteries on the E-bikes to keep weight down. When loading the bikes, you will want to make sure that the heaviest bikes are loaded closest to the RV and the...
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  • Fasteners Needed to Attach Derale Transmission Cooler to Radiator
  • If you're speaking of the rod and pad zip ties, we do indeed offer those as part # D13001. If you'd rather use metal strapping, you can use part # D13063 or the # D13002. For a neater appearance, Derale offers the # D50020 bracket kit. For ease of use, the # D13001 would be your best bet. The rods will actually pass through the gaps between the radiator fins.
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  • Parts Needed for Wireless Brake Controller Install on 2020 Mazda CX-5
  • There are only a few parts you need to install on your 2020 Mazda CX-5 if you are going to be using a wireless brake controller like, for example, the Curt Echo # C51180. The first thing you'll need is a 4-way, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118746. Then what you'll need is the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation # ETBC7L. This will give you the 7-way required at the back of your 2020 CX-5 to use your brake controller....
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  • Parts Needed to Add 7-Way for Brake Controller to 2022 Mazda CX-9
  • You will need to add a 7-way with its own 12V line for the Curt Echo # C51180 and trailer. I know it would be a convenient solution, but the accessory socket won't be rated high enough. It may also be tied to other circuits in your CX-9 which would lead to electrical issues. The solution is the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit # ETBC7L you were looking at. This comes with the adapter, wiring, circuit breaker, and everything else you need to install a working 7-way. This does not include the brake...
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  • Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for 2012 Mazda 5
  • We have just what you're looking for. I recommend using the Curt # C11127 because of the heavier powder coating on the Curt hitches compared to others. This is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver that is a confirmed fit on your 2012 Mazda 5. For a wiring harness I recommend using the Tekonsha T-One Wiring Harness # 118520, which will tee into the plugs for your vehicle lights and provide you with a 4 way plug for trailer lighting. You will also need a ball mount similar to the Curt...
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  • Complete Brake Controller Set-Up For A 2012 Mazda CX-9
  • I wouldn't abandon your T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118520 for your 2012 Mazda CX-9. Since you mention that one of your trailers requires a 7-way and one does not, I recommend installing the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 as well. This kit will give you the functionality of a 7-way and a 4-flat trailer connector so you can easily tow both of your 2 Casita Trailers. Additionally, the only way to be able to use a 7-way...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow a 1997 Mazda 626 with Blue Ox Tow Bar and Roadmaster Base Plates
  • You will need to use an adapter to go from the Blue Ox tow bar to the Roadmaster base plates # 707-2. You can use adapter # RM-033 if you have a Blue Ox Alpha, Aventa, Aventa II, Aventa LX, Kar Bar, Aladdin, Alexxa, or Acclaim tow bar. If you have a Blue Ox Rangefinder II tow bar then you would use adapter # RM-037. In addition to the tow bar, base plates, and adapter, you will also need safety cables like # RM-643. For lighting there are several options. If you will not be towing the...
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  • Fastener Kit Needed for the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 36501
  • The proper mounting hardware can be ordered for the Draw-Tite Class II Trailer Hitch, item # 36501, by using item # RHK, replacement hardware kit, in the search box and then entering the hitch item number and the hitch manufacturer in the boxes below the item description. I have also posted instructions for installation of this hitch below.
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  • Adapter Kit to Mount HullRaiser Kayak Carrier Y04035 on Yakima JetStream Crossbars
  • The adapter you need to mount your HullRaiser kayak carrier on your Yakima JetStream roof crossbars is kit # Y03539. The adapter # Y8860031 that you referenced is for use with factory crossbars.
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