Expert Answers about Mazda CX-50
- Best Trailer Hitch Receiver and 4-Way Vehicle Wiring Harness For a 2024 Mazda CX-50
- I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C38BR as the best option for your 2024 Mazda CX-50. This receiver is custom fit and bolts on to existing bolt holes in your frame. It also has a 2" receiver opening for a larger selection of hitch mounted accessories and ball mounts.
The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C45FV will provide you with a 4-way flat connector. This is the most common connector used on small trailers you might pull. It can also be used with Auxiliary Lights...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring for Towing With 2023 Mazda CX-50 Premium Plus
- The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C38BR is confirmed to fit all models of the 2023 Mazda CX-50. This includes your Premium Plus. It features a bolt-on installation and a gloss black powder coat finish. It also comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
For wiring, you need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # C45FV. This will provide you with a 4-way to power your trailer's signal lights. This is a custom fit wiring harness so the T-connector plugs into the connection points in the rear cargo...
view full answer... - Recommended Roof Rack For A 2024 Mazda CX-50 With Factory Flush Rails
- For your 2024 Mazda CX-50 I recommend going with a Yakima JetStream Roof Rack. The JetStream bars will be compatible with the MegaWarrior # Y07080 basket, along with virtually any other roof rack accessory. The complete roof rack consists of the following parts:
Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00425
SightLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y64AR
SightClip Fit Kit # Y27AR
You also have the option of adding locks to the towers with part # Y07204.
view full answer... - Recommended 7-Way Connector for a 2023 Mazda CX-50
- To install a 7-Way harness on your 2023 Mazda CX-50 you will need two separate wiring harnesses because they don't make just one that'll do the job.
The first harness you'll need is the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C45FV. This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your Mazda's wiring harness, which is located behind the tail lights. This will provide you with a 4-flat connector.
The second harness you will need is the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller...
view full answer... - Recommended Roof Rack for a 2023 Mazda CX-50 w/ Flush Rails
- That is helpful and we do have a Yakima roof rack that will attach to the flush rails on your 2023 Mazda CX-50. It is the roof rack by Yakima and it includes the following parts:
Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2 item # Y00425
SightLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4 item # Y64AR
SightClip Fit Kit for Yakima SightLine and RidgeLine Roof Rack Towers item # Y27AR
This aero bar roof rack system has a 165 lbs capacity. I recommend...
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Mazda CX-50
- The best hitch for your 2023 Mazda CX-50 is the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C38BR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It is made in the USA and has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 525 lbs maximum tongue weight.
I really like this hitch because the crosstube mounts behind the rear bumper cover leaving only the 2" receiver visible. This not only looks better but it also helps with ground clearance.
I have...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Confirmed to Fit a 2023 Mazda CX-50
- For your 2023 Mazda CX-50, you can use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C38BR. This hitch is made in the USA, has a bolt-on, no-drill installation and will provide you with a 2" hitch receiver. The 2" receiver is the most common size used for hitch mounted accessories such as bike racks, cargo carriers and ball mounts.
view full answer... - What is the Best Hitch for a 2024 Mazda CX-50?
- The best hitch for a 2024 Mazda CX-50 is going to be the Curt item # C38BR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 525 lbs maximum tongue weight.
I really like the Curt hitch item # C38BR because the crosstube mounts behind your rear bumper leaving only the 2" receiver exposed. This not only looks better but helps with ground clearance.
I have attached a couple of pictures...
view full answer... - Curt Hitch that Fits 2023 Mazda CX-50
- The two hitches are totally different designs for different vehicles. Only the Curt # C38BR is a fit for your 2023 Mazda CX-50 so it would be the hitch to go with.
view full answer... - Will Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Fit a 2023 Mazda CX-50
- Yes, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT67YR will fit your 2023 Mazda CX-50 Turbo without any issues.
If you let me know what you plan on using the hitch receiver for I'd be more than happy to make an additional recommendation for you!
view full answer... - Is the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter item # C59236 Compatible w/ LED Lights?
- Yes, it is. The Curt Powered Tail Light Converter item # C59236 is compatible with the LED tail lights on the 2023 Mazda CX-50.
view full answer... - Recommended Roof Rack for a 2023 Mazda CX-50
- I have a great roof rack for your 2023 Mazda CX-50 but we have not had a chance to install it on a vehicle yet because they're so new. We have installed the rack I am recommending on other Mazda's with the flush mounted rails and they stick up right at 5" from the top of the rail to the bottom of the crossbar. I do not see you having any compatibility issues but I recommend taking some measurements of your sun roof open to confirm.
To mount a roof rack to the flush mounted rails on your...
view full answer... - Does Curt Trailer Wiring Harness for 2024 Mazda CX-50 Activate Tow Mode
- The Curt Trailer Wiring Harness part # C45FV that you referenced does not have ability to activate the tow mode of the 2024 Mazda CX-50. The only option that does that is the OEM Mazda harness.
view full answer... - Best Trailer Hitch Receiver For Ground Clearance On a 2023 Mazda CX-50
- The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C27DR is currently the receiver with the best ground clearance for your 2023 Mazda CX-50.This receiver has a 1-1/4" receiver moving it just slightly higher than the 2" Receiver # C38BR which is also manufactured by Curt.
I recommend installing the Wiring Harness # C45FV when you install the receiver. This will provide you with a 4-way connector for connecting to the tail lights on most small trailers you might pull. It can also be used for Auxiliary Lights...
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Bracket Solutions for 2023 Mazda CX-50 with Curt Hitch Installed
- With the Curt hitch part # C38BR installed on your 2023 Mazda CX-50 you would need to use a trailer wiring bracket like the part # 18144 that attaches to the rear bumper/fascia. If you were to convert to a 7-way like with the # 37185 you'd attach the bracket directly to your rear bumper.
view full answer... - Will The Curt C45FV Activate Tow Mode On A 2023 Mazda CX-50?
- Unfortunately the Curt wiring harness # C45FV would not activate the tow mode on your 2023 Mazda CX-50. According to Mazda, only their OEM wiring harness will work with the tow mode. You can absolutely still use the # C45FV to work your trailer lights, but the tow mode will not activate.
view full answer... - Torque Specs for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver
- Hey Peter, so according to the instructions for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C38BR, Curt recommends you tighten all M12 hardware to 86 ft-lbs.
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2023 Mazda CX-50
- The best hitch for your 2023 Mazda CX-50 is going to be the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C38BR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware.
This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 525 lbs maximum tongue weight.
I have linked a picture below that will show you what this hitch looks like installed.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C59236 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
view full answer... - What Size Hardware Does Curt Hitch C38BR For 2023 Mazda CX-50 Use?
- The Curt Trailer Hitch # C38BR you purchased for your 2023 Mazda CX-50 uses (4) M12 x 1.25 x 40mm, and (4) 1/2" conical toothed washers. You can pick this up from a hardware store or with the # RHK.
I couldn't find any order history with us but you can also reach out to whomever you purchased the hitch from as all hitches should include hardware, so they should send you some.
view full answer... - Does Curt 4-Way For 2023 Mazda CX-50 Activate Towing Mode
- No, the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236 is a hardwire installation and will not activate the towing mode of your 2023 Mazda CX-50.
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