Recommendation For Carrying 2 Bikes Weighing 115-lbs Total On 2015 Mazda CX-5
Question:
We have a 2015 cx5 mazda. Will this fit this suv without damage to the airfoil or rear window?? What is the load capacity? We have 2 bikes at about 115lbs! Is this trouble? There is no 3 point hitch and wont put one on! HELP!
asked by: Bob S
Expert Reply:
All of the trunk mount bike carriers like the # TH910XT, are limited to 35-lbs per bike so that would not be a great option for you. Due to the weight of your 2 bikes at 115-lbs I strongly recommend installing a trailer hitch and a hitch mounted bike carrier for your 2015 CX-5. I have attached a link to the trunk-mount bike carriers that are confirmed as a fit for your vehicle.
The trailer hitch I recommend is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame, part # 76138. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. A trailer hitch can be used for several uses like towing a trailer, bike carriers and also cargo carriers.
I then recommend a bike carrier like part # TH83JV. This is a platform bike carrier that can handle two bikes that weigh up to 60-lbs per bike.
The last option would be to install a roof rack and a roof mounted bike carrier on your Mazda. I am not so sure that this would be a great option either because the weight of the bikes could be tough to handle when trying to place it on a roof. I have attached links to the roof racks that are a confirmed fit for your CX-5 and also a link to the roof mounted bike carriers we offer you can check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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