Expert Answers about Mazda 5

• Hitch Availability for 2010 Mazda 5 for Using Hitch Bike Rack
• All three hitches offered for your 2010 Mazda 5 are light-duty Class I hitches with a 1-1/4-inch receiver opening and a tongue weight rating of 200-lbs. Unfortunately no Class II hitches are offered for your vehicle. Class I hitches have a limitation on their bike carrying capacity - 2 bikes maximum, regardless of the bike rack's capacity. Please refer to the linked article for more details. Although the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4 Bike Rack # TH934XTR will fit a Class I hitch, only two...
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• Recommended Stabilizing Straps for Bike Rack on the Curt Hitch, # 11338, on a 2008 Mazda 5
• The straps you are referring to are the Curt Bike Rack Strap, part # 18050, for the Curt Class I 1-1/4 inch Hitch, part # 11338. These straps are required by Curt on their Class I and Class II 1-1/4 inch hitches for any non-trailer load, like a bike rack. The Curt Bike Rack Strap, # 18050, will attach to the bike rack and the other end to the trunk lip or window on your 2008 Mazda 5. It gives added support and stability to the bike rack and keeps the movement of the bike rack to a minimum....
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• Trailer Hitch Availability for 2010 Mazda 5
• Both trailer hitches that we offer for your 2010 Mazda 5 are Class I hitches with a 1-1/4 inch receiver, but an adapter can be used to install a 2 inch hitch accessory. Between the two options I would go with the Draw-Title Sportframe Traile Hitch Receiver # 24773 as it has a slightly easier install process. I have linked an installation video for you to check out. If you need to adapt this 1-1/4 inch receiver to a 2 inch receiver, I recommend the Brophy Adapter 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch #...
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