Is the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap Required for the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver

Question:

Hi, I just wanted to verify if there was any requirement for a stabilizer strap for a bike rack with the Draw Tite 75512 - 2inch trailer hitch I saw that the Curt hitch did have this requirement. We will be using a Thule Hitching Post Pro and if a strap was needed it would have to sit on top of a plastic roof fin - and potentially damage the fin and the brake light. Thanks!

asked by: Wayne

Expert Reply:

The Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap part # 18050 is not required for any hitch mounted accessories when using the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75512 which is a fit for your 2008 Mazda CX-7. It can however be used to minimize moment of the hitch mounted accessories like your bike rack but it is only required on certain Curt trailer hitches for warranty purposes.

expert reply by: Conner L