Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2014 Mazda 3 Sedan

Question:

I am looking for a small trailer hitch to carry a bike rack for a 2014 Mazda 3 sedan not a hatchback. What do you recommend? Is one of the small wire fish wires necessary and what size. Is drilling required? I do not want to have to trim the rear bumper in any way. Thanks.

asked by: Gary C

Helpful Expert Reply:

For a trailer hitch confirmed to fit your 2014 Mazda 3 that would work great for carrying a bike rack you would want the Draw Tite part # 24912 as it does not require the use of a stabilizer strap like the Curt does for your vehicle.

The fishwire needed to install this hitch is included with it. There also is no drilling required.

The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.

If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C