Expert Answers about Mazda 3
- Comparing OEM Tonneau Cover REV for 2017 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Short Box to BAK Revolver X2
- I did some research and reached out to my contact at BAK to get some information. They confirmed the REV brand is a private label of basically the same products in the BAK tonneau cover line of products. They have both a GM and a Ford line that is private labeled so the vehicle manufacturer can have their OEM option.
For your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab with the 5' 8" bed, the BAK Revolver X2 Hard Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Aluminum and Vinyl # BAK39120 is the correct fit and the...
view full answer... - Comparison Between Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite Class I Hitches Available for 2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback
- The only difference between the Hidden Hitch # 60259 (no longer available) and the Draw-Tite # 24843 Class I hitch is the fact that the Hidden Hitch model includes the drawbar and the pin and clip used to secure the drawbar into the receiver.
Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite are owned by the same parent company, Cequent Performance Products. The hitches are identical except for brand name sticker affixed to them. If you might be towing with the hitch, the Hidden Hitch model would be the way...
view full answer... - How to Carry 3 Bikes on a 2013 Mazda 3 Sport Hatchback
- There is 1 bike rack that meets all of your needs, the Thule Helium Aero Aluminum 3 Bike Rack, # TH9043PRO. The Thule brand is well respected in the biking community and this rack is made right here in the USA. I have attached a demonstration video of this bike racks for you to check out.
I noticed you are planning on using the bike rack on a 2013 Mazda 3 Sport Hatchback. All of the trailer hitches available for your vehicle are Class I rated, which means you will be limited to carrying...
view full answer... - Comparing Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitches for the 2013 Mazda 3 Hatchback with LED Lights
- Your assumptions regarding the Hidden Hitch trailer hitch 60259 (discontinued) and the Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24843 are correct. They even share the same instructions which I have linked for you.
The recommended ball mount for this hitch is # 3594 and you can use 1-7/8 inch ball # 19256 or 2 inch ball # 19258.
We separate out models with and without LED tail lights for this vehicle because there are different trailer wiring harnesses for each. The fit guides for hitches and wiring...
view full answer... - Comparing Curt and Draw Tite Hitches for 2018 Mazda 3
- For your 2018 Mazda 3 we have Curt and Draw Tite hitches available. I recommend the Draw Tite hitches over the Curt hitches as they don't require the use of a stabilizer strap when carrying a non-supported load like a bike rack.
So if you have a hatchback you'd want the Draw Tite part # 24914 or if you have a sedan you'd want the # 24912 instead.
view full answer... - Difference between C113833 and C11383 For a 2012 Mazda Speed3
- You are correct, the only difference between the Curt Hitch # C113833 and the Curt Hitch # C11383 is that the # C113833 comes with a ball mount and the # C11383 does not.
Either of these hitches would work well for you as long as you have a hatchback, if you have a sedan you would want a # C11393 or a # C113933 if you want a ball mount as well.
You may also be interested in the following products to complete your towing setup also:
Tow Ready Wiring Harness # 118420 (instructions and...
view full answer... - Swagman Chinook Bike Rack For Mazda 3 Hatchback
- The Swagman brand is a good alternative to Thule if you are looking to save money without compromising on the quality of the product. A Swagman bike rack like the Chinook # S64683 is a very good rack that is compatible with both the 1-1/4 inch receiver on your 2014 Mazda 3 hatchback and your 2014 Ram 1500 with 2 inch receiver. It can be used with a hybrid bike and full suspension mountain bike.
view full answer... - 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...
view full answer... - 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....
view full answer... - 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...
view full answer... - 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...
view full answer... - Best Roof Rack for a 2015 Mazda 3 5-door with Fixed Mounting Points
- For the 2015 Mazda 3, you'll only have access to either Yakima or Rhino Rack roof bars.
Both are great companies and there's a few differences that are important to note about the two companies.
Rhino Rack doesn't produce as many accessories, but is a smaller than average bar and fits more mounting hardware in both its C-Channel and around the bar. Additionally, its locking system is two part, one for the foot pack and one for the c-channel accessories as a separate part. Finally, Rhino...
view full answer... - Differences in Trailer Taillight Wiring Harnesses Available for 2015 Mazda 3
- The Curt # C55567, Tekonsha # 118405 and the Hopkins # HM11141824 all serve the same function, and would all install in the same manner. The Hopkins and Curt models have a very slightly larger amp capacity for the stop/turn lamp signal at 3A per circuit versus the 2.1A per circuit offered by the Tekonsha model. All three harnesses are a fit for all models of the 2015 Mazda 3.
Typically, I'd recommend the model with the highest capacity, but not in this case. We've found that the Tekonsha...
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