Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Mazda CX-5

Question:

Is there any tow hitch for 2016 Mazda CX-5 which when using ball mount to tow trailer does not obscure camera? Many thanks!

asked by: Deirdre C

Expert Reply:

The location of the backup camera on the 2016 Mazda CX-5 is high enough that if you were towing a trailer you would see it but it would not be totally obstructed by the trailer behind the vehicle. All of the hitches will install in the same place so there wouldn't be a single option that would change the viewing angle.

The hitch I recommend though is the Draw Tite part # 76138 which is a confirmed fit. For trailer wiring you want the part # 118563 which is a custom fit. I attached an install video for this as well.

Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C