Which Receiver Has Best Height and Bumper Clearance for 2016.5 Mazda CX-5
Question:
Id like to put a 1.25inch hitch on my 2016.5 Mazda CX-5. Which receiver would provide the correct height and bumper clearance for using this vehicle to tow a small lightweight boat?
asked by: Eric
Expert Reply:
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Item # C12170 is the hitch recommended to tow your small lightweight boat. It has a 1 1/4" receiver opening and is a confirmed fit for your 2016.5 Mazda CX-5. it has a maximum gross trailer weight of up to 3,500 lbs and a maximum tongue weight of up to 350 lbs. (Be sure to check your owners manual for vehicle towing specs).
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver has great clearance. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper right about 4 inches. From the ground to the inside top edge of the receiver tube opening it's going to be right about 13-1/2 inches.
The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56310 provides a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of your Mazda CX-5 to power your trailer's signal lights.
The recommended Drawbar is the Curt Class II Drawbar # C45521. It has rise of 2-5/8" and drop of 3-1/4" from top of inside of hitch opening. The length is length is 7-1/4" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole.
The Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set 1-7/8", 2" Balls 3/4" XL Shank # 800B, makes changing out your Convert-a-Ball for another ball size is easy just pop the integrated pin and replace with Convert-A-Ball trailer hitch ball. Along with Curt Class I and II Pin and Clip 1/2" Diameter Zinc Item # C21403, should make towing your small boat a breeze.
Products Referenced in This Question
Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set - 1-7/8", 2" Balls - 3/4" XL Shank - Nickel
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Interchangeable Ball Set
- Nickel-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Convert-A-Ball
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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 2-1/4 Inch Span
- CURT
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Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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