Comparing Draw-Tite and Curt Trailer Hitch for 2018 Mazda CX-5

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I have a 2018 Mazda CX-5. What is the difference between the Class 3 trailer hitches from curt and draw-tite and which do you recommend

asked by: Robert C

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The biggest difference between the Draw-Tite # 76138 trailer hitch and the Curt # C13315 trailer hitch that fit your 2018 Mazda CX-5 is the Draw-Tite has a higher tongue weight (675 lbs) and towing (4,500 lbs) capacity than the Curt (600 lbs tongue weight, 4,000 lbs towing).

While you should never exceed the towing capacity outlined in your '18 Mazda CX-5's owner's manual I do recommend going the Draw-Tite # 76138 because those capacities speak to its strength and durability. This hitch is a complete bolt-on installation so you will not need to drill into your Mazda's frame, and it has a 2" receiver which makes it compatible with all types of accessories such as bike racks and cargo carriers; I have added a photo a customer sent in which shows this hitch installed on their 2018 CX-5.

For wiring which will give you a 4-way connector and allow you to power a trailer's lights you need Wiring Harness # 118746. This is a simple install in which you only need to locate the connections in your Mazda's rear cargo area and plug them in; after that you only need to run a hot lead to your battery.

I've added links to videos of the hitch and wiring for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Curt #C13315 and the Draw Tite part #76138 for your 2019 Mazda CX-5 are both really great options that would both work great for you, but if I had to pick one over the other I would go with the Curt as it is a little less visible at the rear of…

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Answer 2

When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2022 Mazda CX-5 Turbo The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 inch #e98902 is confirmed to fit your vehicle. The trailer hitch has a bolt-on…

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Answer 3

As long as the fender is tightly installed on the bike and the hook is attached to the fender as close as possible to the top tube of the bike, the #BA22B should carry the town bike you mentioned with no problem whatsoever. I spoke with one of my…

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For your 2017 Mazda CX-5 we have two trailer wiring harnesses available. The Curt part #C56377 and the Tekonsha part #118746 which you mentioned. In general the Tekonsha kits are more reliable and less likely to short out. Partially due to the fact…

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Answer 5

That's a good question because the differences can certainly be subtle. The 2" trailer hitches that fit your 2019 Mazda CX-5 are the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #76138, etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98902, and Curt Trailer Hitch…

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The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98902 is a great hitch for this application. Wiring is also needed to operate the lights of the trailer. Using the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part #118563 will…

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Answer 7

You are really close to getting the correct rise drop but on the trailer side you measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler lip instead. So you'd most likely have about 21 inches on that side compared to the 18 inches on the vehicle…

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To determine the correct ball height, just figure out the height difference between the inside top of the hitch receiver and the underside of the trailer coupler when the trailer is level, as shown in the help article I've linked to. When we…

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I'm not sure how the OEM hitch installs on your 2020 Mazda CX-5, but the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98902 requires zero trimming of the bumper. It is designed to fit around the muffler and the receiver hangs just below your bumper as you…

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Answer 10

The small piece of trim that gets removed to install the etrailer Hitch item #e98902 is there for aerodynamic purposes. It has to come out to install the hitch which fills that gap in your undercarriage so you won't need to replace it. This hitch…

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Answer 11

The difference between the mounting points on the Draw-Tite #76138 and the Curt #C13315 and etrailer #e98902 hitches is simply that's just how the manufacturers decided to design the brackets. They all fit the different variants in models (aside…

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Answer 12

Draw-Tite has been around a lot longer than Curt, but both make a high quality product, you can't go wrong either way. If your CX-5 has a Diesel motor, you'll use the Draw-Tite Class III hitch, part #DR44FR which is the only fit offered. If…

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