Expert Answers about Mazda CX-5

• Can Draw-Tite Hitch for 2019 Mazda CX-5 Tow Motorcycle on Trailer
• The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch # 76138 that fits your 2019 Mazda CX-5 will absolutely be sufficient to tow a 680 lbs motorcycle; it has a 4,500 lb towing capacity and 675 lb tongue weight capacity so it will very easily tow a trailer with a motorcycle on it. This would be the only way to transport a 680 lb motorcycle with this vehicle because it is too heavy to use a hitch-mounted motorcycle carrier. To tow a trailer you will also need a trailer wiring harness if you don't have...
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• Do You Go by the Trailer Hitch Capacity or Owners Manual Capacity for a 2013 Mazda CX-5
• Always follow the vehicle owners manual if it states the towing capacity is rated lower than the hitch. In some cases, a vehicle may have a higher capacity than the hitch and in those cases you would go by the lower hitch capacity. The rule is that you always go by the lowest rated component in the system so for your Mazda CX-5 that would be the vehicle itself. If you plan on doing some towing then I also recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK4. It comes with a ball mount, interchangeable...
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• Low-Profile Rooftop Cargo Box for 2016 Mazda CX-5
• Most rooftop cargo boxes are fairly tall, in the range of 14- to 18-inches. A few are slightly shorter and a few are slightly taller. Some boxes, such as the Thule Motion XT # TH629707, have recessed mounting points on their bottom surfaces where the roof rack bars will fit. This is shown in the linked photo and helps reduce the total added height of the box. Other rooftop boxes like the Malone Cargo12 # MPG901 do not have this feature. An excellent choice of box when garage clearance...
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• Will the Rockymounts LS 2 Obstruct the View of My License Plate
• When it comes to the RockyMounts Splitrail LS # RKY11404, the 2 just refers to the bike capacity; there is a Splitrail LS 3 and 4 as well. The change you might be referring to was made from the original Splitrail to the Splitrail LS, where the shank was raised to help provide a bit more ground clearance when used on cars and small SUVs like your 2015 Mazda CX-5. With that said, our videos and the owner's manual is for the newest version of this rack. Any obstruction that occurs of the...
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• 2022 Mazda CX-5 Roof Rack Weight Rating Differences Explanation
• The Inno Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 45" Long and 48" Long # INXB115-123 by themselves can handle 165 lbs, yes. The part that makes it a little confusing is when you get into vehicle fitment because the roof or mounting points may not be that strong for any given vehicle and parts combination. For example, when you take the parts that fit your 2022 Mazda CX-5: Crossbars - # INXB115-123 Through Feet - # INXS350 Fit Kit - # IN53FR Inno says this combination with your vehicle is...
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• How Should Ignik Backside Heated Seat Pad # GN34FR be Cleaned
• A wet rag should easily clean the Ignik Backside Heated Seat Pad # GN34FR that you referenced. To be on cautious side you should have it unplugged and let it dry before plugging back in.
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• Recommended 7-Way Connector and Brake Controller for a 2014 Mazda CX-5
• I will be happy to help clear up the confusion. To add a 7-way connector to your 2014 Mazda CX-5 you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller item # ETBC7 you were looking at. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of your Mazda with an included bracket. This kit is designed for use on a vehicle with an existing 4-way flat trailer connector and plugs directly into it.  The best brake controller for your CX-5...
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• Recommended Bike Rack for a Neuron 5 Mountain Bike
• For your Neuron 5 mountain bike, I recommend the Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack item # Y02633 you were looking at. This bike rack has a 35 lbs capacity per bike which is just higher than the 33 lbs your Neuron 5 weighs. You don't have to transport three bikes to use this rack but if you do the rack has a total weight capacity of 90 lbs. I really like the FullBack because it uses soft SuperCush anti-sway cradles with ratcheting ZipStrips to hold the bikes at different points. This creates...
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• Weight of Trailer hitch Mount Cargo Carrier e98874 and C18151
• The etrailer trailer hitch mount cargo carrier # e98874 has a shipping weight of 61 pounds. and a carrier weight of 48 pounds. Carrier # C18151 has a shipping weight of 58 pounds so it is around 55 pounds for the carrier. Someone would have to come along with a couple of wrenches to steel the trailer portion because it swivels up or down on a bolt. But then they would just have this heavy tray to lug around and wouldn't be able to use it in a vehicle because the tray was removed from its shank.
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• Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Mazda CX-5
• To add a hitch to your 2023 Mazda CX-5, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item # e98902. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the crosstube mounts behind the rear bumper. This leaves only the 2" receiver visible. The etrailer Hitch item # e98902 has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity and a 600 lbs maximum tongue weight. This hitch has plenty of capacity to not only carrier accessories but...
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• Recommended Flush Roof Rack for a 2024 Mazda CX-5 w/ Flush Rails
• Congrats on the new SUV! To add a flush mounted roof rack to the rails on your 2024 Mazda CX-5, I recommend the roof rack by Yakima which includes the following parts: Yakima SightLine FX Roof Rack for Flush Side Rails - Aero Crossbars - Black - Qty 2 item # Y63UV SightClip Fit Kit for Yakima SightLine and RidgeLine Roof Rack Towers item # Y39AR This aero bar roof rack system has a 165 lbs capacity. I recommend adding the Yakima Same Key System item # Y07204 to prevent theft. A great...
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• What is the Best Hitch for a 2024 Mazda CX-5?
• The best hitch for a 2024 Mazda CX-5 is the etrailer item # e98902. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. The etrailer hitch item # e98902 is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver, it has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity and a 600 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...
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• What Crossbar Setup and Cargo Box do You Recommend for My Bare Roof 2020 Mazda CX-5?
• I believe you are referring to the following Rhino-Rack setup for your bare-roof 2020 Mazda CX-5 - Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 46" # RRVA118B-2 - RCL Legs for Rhino-Rack Crossbars and Pioneer Platforms - Fixed Mounting Points # RRRCL4 - Custom RCP Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack RC and RV Series Roof Rack Legs - Fixed Mounting Points # RRRCP48-BK With this particular system, we unfortunately do not have the specific spread between the fixed mounting points on your 2020...
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• What Size Power Feed Wiring Is Used On the Hopkins HM11143165 Wiring Harness?
• The power supply line in the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM11143165 will be 12 gauge wire. It will also include a 15 amp fuse with holder to make sure too much power does not get to the tail light converter/powered module. Though we do not have an install video of this as of yet, I did include a review we did for you to check out.
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• Lowest Profile Roof Rack for 2022 Mazda CX-5 With Bare Roof
• The lowest-profile roof rack for your 2022 Mazda CX-5 is the flush-mounted Inno rack on your bare roof. The overall height added will be 4 inches give or take a small amount (the curves of the roof will mean this can vary). The flush-mount does not shift the mounting point, however, as the feet have to be positioned at specific points on your CX-5, per the instructions. The parts that make up the Inno rack that fit your '22 CX-5 are the following: - Inno Aero Crossbars # INXB108-115 -...
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• What are the Dimensions of the DeeZee Specialty Series Trailer Tongue Toolbox DZ91717P
• According to DeeZee, manufacturer of box # DZ91717P, the dimension of the box are 36 inches across at the back,: 18 inches long at the front, 19-1/2 inches wide, front to back, and 17-3/4 inches tall.
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• What is Ground Clearance for Curt Hitch # C13315 on 2018 Mazda CX-5
• When the Curt hitch # C13315 is installed it will have right at 12 inches of ground clearance on your 2018 Mazda CX-5.
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• What are the Dimensions of the Mounting holes on the Titan Model 6 Master Cylinder
• I went out to our warehouse and took a measurement of the mounting holes of the Replacement Master Cylinder Assembly # T1777405. The part that you referenced, # T1027100, was out of stock, but the whole replacement assembly we do have in stock. From center to center of the bolt, the measurement was close to 3-3/16 inches. The bolt size that is mounted through that bore holes is 3/8 of an inch.
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• Tongue Weight Capacity for 2014 Mazda CX-5 Trailer Hitch and Motorcycle Carrier
• The hitch is rated independent of the vehicle so with the 2014 Mazda CX-5 owners manual specifying a lower 200 lb capacity, that will be the max capacity including the carrier weight. The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e98902 is rated for a 600 lb tongue weight. This hitch will allow you to use a motorcycle carrier and motorcycle but you need to subtract the weight of the carrier from the 600 lb maximum.
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• Will the Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier Clear the Rear Hatch on a 2014 Mazda CX-5
• The Carpod Walled Cargo Carrier, # M2205, will have enough clearance to open the rear hatch on a 2014 Mazda CX-5 if it is in the collapsed position. We have not had a chance to test this carrier on a 2014 CX-5 yet, so to determine if it has enough clearance with the walls up, we will want to take a few measurements. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of the carrier platform is 13 inches and, with the walls up, this carrier will measure approximately...
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