Expert Answers about Mazda Tribute

• Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2008 Mazda Tribute without Factory Tow Package
• If your 2008 Mazda Tribute did not come with the factory tow package then adding the relays would not activate the # 118251 wiring harness. You would need to replace it with # 118551. The ways each of these install is fundamentally different so there isn't a way to transform a 118251 into a 118551. The 118551 harness plugs in line with the vehicle tail lights. I have linked a video showing how it installs.
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• Fit of Curt Class III Receiver Part # 13650 on 2005 Mazda Tribute with Full-Sized Spare Tire
• Any of the class III receivers offered for your 2005 Tribute, including the Curt model you reference, are compatible with a full-sized spare tire. The curved shape of the hitch fits around and below the spare tire, and will not interfere. I have provided a link to an install video for you to check out. The video shows a hitch from a different manufacturer being installed, but the hitch is similar enough to the one you referenced to give you a good idea of the placement. At the end of...
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• Will the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Class III Trailer Hitch Fit on a 2005 Mazda Tribute S
• I verified with my contact at Draw-Tite that the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Class III Trailer Hitch, # 75751, will fit all models of the 2005 Mazda Tribute. The only issue that you may run into will be with the wiring harness. There are two wiring harnesses available for your vehicle. If your vehicle came with a factory tow package, then you can use the Hopkins Custom Fit Wiring Harness, # 40455. If you do have the factory tow package, then you may need to may need to see a local Ford dealership...
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• Will Draw-Tite Class III 2 Inch Hitch # 75118 Fit 2003 Mazda Tribute With Full Size Spare Tire
• The Draw-Tite Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # 75118, will fit your 2003 Mazda Tribute V6 4WD. The installation instructions do not mention any interference with the spare tire. I looked up the Mazda Tribute and the spare tire seems to be located in a spare tire well inside the vehicles rear cargo area. It does mention that minor heat shield modification may be required. I am including a link to the installation instructions that will show you where the hitch will be installed and a video...
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• Roof Rack for 2005 Mazda Tribute With Raised Side Rails for Rooftop Tent
• A rooftop tent may be possible for your 2005 Mazda Tribute, but it will need to have raised side rails to install a roof rack and not the factory roof rack. So if raised side rails is what you were referring to by "original racks" then you will be able to install a rooftop tent, the Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 3 Person # Y07437 or 2 Person # Y07436. What you would need is a roof rack that attaches to those raised rails and has a 165 lb capacity, which we do offer with...
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• Will Thule Outbound Roof Top Cargo Bag Fit on a 2002 Mazda Tribute with Moon Roof
• The Thule Outbound Roof Top Cargo Bag, # TH868, is designed to fit between the crossbars that run side to side, and will rest directly on the roof. If your 2002 Mazda Tribute does have crossbars that run side to side, the bag will fit. However, if the space between the crossbars is over the moon roof, then you will not be able to use the moon roof. If your crossbars are the type that can be adjusted, you could try to move them so the bag will not be resting on the moon roof. You will need...
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• Will the Draw-Tite # 36501 Receiver Fit with an OEM 1-1/4 Receiver on a 2005 Mazda Tribute
• Since the trailer hitch # 36501 with a 1-1/4" receiver mounts the same as the etrailer # e56AR with the 2" receiver on your 2005 Mazda Tribute it will fit with an OEM 1-1/4" receiver but there really wouldn't be an advantage of using this receiver over the OEM receiver. Instead of the 1-1/4" option I recommend going with the 2" receiver because it will allow you to use a wider variety of accessories. Please note that whichever way you do end up going you cannot use both receivers at the...
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• Using Two Thule ProRide XT Bike Racks on 2004 Mazda Tribute
• You can use two Thule ProRide XT, # TH598004 Roof Mounted Bike Racks on your Tribute. The only possible limiting factor would be the weight capacity of your existing roof rack. Your owners manual should list the roof capacity. The ProRides weigh approximately 9 lbs apiece, add this figure to the weight of your bicycles.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2005 Mazda Tribute
• The Curt # E-3S is meant to install on a full or medium size truck step bumper, and wouldn't work on your Tribute. We do offer custom designed hitches meant to fit your vehicle, and that's what I'd recommend you use. If your Tribute already has the factory 1-1/4 inch hitch on it, use Curt # C13651. If it does NOT have the factory 1-1/4 inch hitch on it, use # 13650. If you'll be using the hitch for towing, you'll also need a wiring harness like # 118426, a ball mount like # AMSC2 and...
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