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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2016 Mazda 3i Touring Sedan
  • Yes, Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24912 will fit your 2016 Mazda 3i Touring sedan. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch.
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2010 Mazda Speed 3
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11393, is designed for sedan models so it will not fit the MazdaSPEED model. But we do have hitch options that are listed as a fit for the 2010 MazdaSPEED 3. CURT lists trailer hitch # C11383, as a fit for the MazdaSPEED 3. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you and a link to a video showing a typical installation. You will need a proper ball mount like the C45521 and a hitch pin and clip like # F-4 . If you plan on doing some towing,...
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  • 3-Bike Trunk Rack Recommendation to Fit 2009 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • Best option for a 3-bike trunk rack to fit your 2009 Mazda 3 hatchback with spoiler is the Hollywood Racks Over-The-Top part # HRF2-3 which is a confirmed fit and actually specifically designed for vehicles with spoilers like yours. Yakima does not fit their Fullback to the hatch models of your vehicle.
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  • Bike Rack to Carry 4 Bikes on 2017 Mazda 3
  • The Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR is a great way to carry 1-4 bikes on your 2017 Mazda 3. It works with 1-1/4" and 2" trailer hitches so it will fit your Mazda's trailer hitch. It has a weight capacity of 35 lbs per bike. When fully loaded please check with your hitches tongue weight to make sure you are not exceeding the weight limit. This bike rack is a true classic. It has been one of our favorite hanging style bike racks for long time because it is very durable, easy to use and...
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2014 Mazda 3 Sedan
  • Yes, I checked with Saris and they have confirmed that the Saris Bones part # SA805BL will fit your 2014 Mazda 3 sedan with a factory spoiler so I would recommend it for you. They also state that the part # SA3035 would be required to replace the side hooks. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's...
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  • Recommended Locking Hitch Pin for Swagman XTC-2-2 Bike Platform Carrier
  • I recommend the locking anti-rattle, threaded hitch pin for Swagman hitch mounted bike racks, part # S64029. This locking hitch pin will secure your bike rack to a 1-1/4 inch or 2 inch receiver. For some product demonstration videos, click the provided links.
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  • Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness For 2008 Mazda 3 With LED Lights
  • The trailer harness I recommend for your 2008 Mazda 3 with the LED lights is the 4 pole trailer wiring harness part # C59496. This wiring kit includes the wiring harness, the install kit, a circuit tester, and wiring connectors, and has a 4-pole flat trailer connector. This system protects the wiring in your Mazda from electrical malfunctions.
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  • Best Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for 2015 Mazda 3 Sedan
  • Since you normally can't install a hitch on a leased vehicle your best option would be a trunk mounted bike rack for your 2015 Mazda 3 Sedan. The nicest rack we carry that has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle is the Thule OutWay part # TH45JV. What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 rubber coated straps to attach to the vehicle rather than 6 straps like other racks. This makes installation quick and easy. And it also uses the OnKey...
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  • Can Swagman Chinook Bike Rack Be Used in Draw Tite Hitch of 2012 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • The Swagman Chinook hitch bike rack part # S64683 that you referenced is Class I hitch compatible so it would work great in the Draw Tite hitch #24843 you have installed on your 2012 Mazda 3. The weight of the rack is right at 47 lbs and the rack has a 45 lb per bike capacity so even if you had the rack maxed out in terms of weight you'd have plenty of extra capacity to spare.
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  • Recommended Fairing for Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack on 2018 Mazda 3
  • Adding fairing to the Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars on your Mazda 3 is a great idea and will definitely cut down on that wind noise you're hearing during travel. For the 49 inch Vortex Crossbars # RRVA126B-2 the Rhino-Rack Fairing # RRRF3 will work perfectly. This will simply clamp around the front crossbar on the vehicle to deflect air around the rack for reduced noise and drag. The rubber bumpers will also prevent the fairing from scratching the vehicle's roof. I have attached a short...
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  • Bike Rack and Roof Rack Recommendation for 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • First let's start with a roof rack for your 2018 Mazda 3 hatchback with a naked roof. For that the Rhino Rack roof rack part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK405 is a confirmed fit and would work well. I like the Rhino Rack racks because they give you the quality of the higher end roof rack brands at a better price. Then for a bike rack that will allow you to keep your front wheel installed the Rhino Rack Hybrid part # RRRBC050 would fit the roof rack mentioned and work great.
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  • How to Carry 4 Bikes on a 2017 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • There are a couple of things you should know. The most important is that all of the trailer hitches for the 2017 Mazda 3 hatchback are Class I hitches. This means that the most bikes you can carry on a hitch is 2 even if the bike rack can hold more. It isn't a weight issue but rather how far the weight will be from the receiver if a third or more bikes is added. In order to carry 4 bikes I recommend a combination of a trunk mount bike rack and a roof rack. Using the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top...
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  • Towing Setup Recommendation for a 2009 Mazda 3
  • This Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24816 would be the correct hitch for your 2009 Mazda 3. I attached installation instructions and an installation video for this product for you to check out also. This hitch comes with a draw bar and a pin and clip. This hitch has towing capacities of 2,000 lb gross trailer weight and 200 lbs tongue weight. You will need to make sure that the trailer you will be towing will weigh less than that. You will also need to check the towing capacity of...
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  • Trailer Hitch that Fits 2022 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • For the 2022 Mazda 3 hatchback we have the Curt hitch part # C98BR as a confirmed fit. The part # 24982 only fits the sedan models.
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  • Is There a 2" Trailer Hitch for a 2019 Mazda 3 Sedan
  • The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2019 Mazda 3 Sedan is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24982 which is the only available option currently. That said, this trailer hitch has a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening but that is all that is available because it's a smaller car. However, if you have a 2" accessory you want to use like a bike rack you can get an adapter like the Brophy Hitch Adapter part # HTAD but keep in mind you will have a reduced weight capacity.
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  • Recommended Inno Roof Rack Fairing for Inno Roof Rack on 2018 Mazda 3
  • For your 2018 Mazda 3, the Inno square bar roof rack consisting of # INB137, # INSUT, and # INK440 is a confirmed fit and a fairing is a great idea. The fairing I recommend for that system is the Inno Fairing for Roof Racks - 48" Long - Black # INA262 which will help minimize the wind noise by creating a more aerodynamic shape. This will give you the best wind deflection for those 54 inch bars and provide a better driving experience.
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  • Best Three Bike Rack for 2017 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • Since you need the ability to carry a third bike you'd have to go with a trunk mounted bike rack as the hitches that fit your 2017 Mazda 3 can only carry up to two bikes since they are Class I hitches. So the best three bike trunk rack option is the Yakima FullBack part # Y02633 for your 2017 Mazda 3. This is a lightweight rack, is easy to install, and comes with locks for the bikes and for the rack to the vehicle.
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  • Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for a 2010 Mazda 3
  • Depending on the style of your 2010 Mazda 3 we have exactly what you would need for a hitch and wiring. If you have a hatch back you would want the Draw Tite hitch part # 24843 and if you have a sedan you would want the Curt # C11393. If you have the LED taillights you would want the # 119178KIT that is a protected module that draws power from the positive post of your vehicle battery to power the trailer's taillights. If you don't have the LED taillights you would instead want the # 118420....
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  • Roof Rack and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2007 Mazda 3 with Fixed Roof Mounting Points
  • The Rhino-Rack ROC25 Series Roof Rack, # RR89MR, will work with the fixed mounting points on your 2007 Mazda 3. This roof rack mounts directly to the fixed mounting points and includes everything you need to have a fully functioning roof rack on your car. For a bike rack, we will want to choose one that is compatible with elliptical style crossbars. I recommend looking at the Thule Roof Bike Rack, # TH598004. This bike rack holds the bike by the frame so you do not have to remove the...
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  • Recommendation for a Hitch That Fits a 2015 Mazda 3 Sedan
  • There are two different Draw-Tite trailer hitches that are designed to fit the 2015 Mazda 3. The difference between the two is in which body style is your Mazda 3. If you have the sedan model with or without LED taillights, then the Draw-Tite # 24912, will be the confirmed hitch to fit. This Draw-Tite hitch is custom-fit and does not require any drilling to install the hitch to your vehicle. If you have the hatchback model with or without LED taillights, then you will need the Draw-Tite...
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