Hitch and Bike Rack Solution for 2011 Mazda 3 Wagon
Question:
I have a bike rack that goes into a 2 inch opening and need a trailer hitch for my 2011 Mazda 3 wagon that will fit my bike rack. Do you have that option?
asked by: Rob Z
Expert Reply:
For your 2011 Mazda 3 we have only 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the part # 24843 since the larger hitch size is reserved for larger vehicles like trucks and SUVs.
You'd have to go with a bike rack designed for this hitch size since using an adapter would not be recommended.
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 womens 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.
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Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
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- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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