Expert Answers about Mazda CX-9

• 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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• Thule Camber vs Thule Hitching Post Pro
• Both of these Thule racks will do an excellent job of safely and economically hauling four bikes (assuming you aren't using a Class I hitch, which has a manufacturer recommended limit of hauling two bikes at a time). The Camber # TH9056 is lighter than the Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR , and therefore its tilting feature is a little easier to use than the Hitching Post Pro. The spacing of the cradles is larger at 7" apart, which makes it easier to load, and decreases the likelihood that...
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• Saris Freedom Superclamp 4 SA4026 vs SA4026F EX Comparison
• Biggest difference is the part # SA4026F has redesigned wheel trays and a few different aesthetic changes like noticeably less yellow. The new trays fit tires up to 4-1/2 inches wide whereas the older # SA4026 only fits tire widths up to 3 inch.
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• Comparing the Thule T2 and Yakima HoldUp Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Racks for a 2011 Mazda CX-9
• Bike racks are not vehicle specific there are just some that vehicle owners purchase more often for certain vehicles than others. Since you have a 2 inch trailer hitch on your 2011 Mazda CX-9, you can use the Yakima HoldUp, # Y02443. The Thule T2, # TH83GC will also fit. I have linked video reviews of both racks for you. The Holdup has a capacity of 60 pounds per bike and the T2 has a 50 pound per bike capacity. The HoldUp will accept 14 to 29 inch bike wheels. The T2 will accept 20 to...
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• What Are the Differences Among the Available Trailer Hitches for a 2010 Mazda CX-9
• The biggest difference among the available hitches for your 2010 Mazda CX-9 is that the Curt and Valley hitches (13575 and V82592), cannot be used with a weight distribution system. The Draw-Tite (75531) can be used with a weight distribution system. In terms of how much of the hitch is visible, I know it is a little difficult to see it in the videos. But I can tell you that with all of these hitches, you will be able to see the hitch opening and at least 6 inches of tubing on either...
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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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