Parts Needed to Tow Motorcycle Trailer with 2016 Mazda 3

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So far as I can see the maximum capacity is tongue is 200 lbs. I have found motorcycle carrier class 3 2 inch with a 400 lb weight capacity. The carrier weighs 38 lbs and my bike is 248 lbs. Is there a hitch that can handle this for my Mazda 3 hatchback? If not I will have to go with a towing. This means I will be spending considerable more to get a small trailer deck. Any advice?

asked by: Patrick M

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Motorcycle carriers are seemingly really convenient but the problem with them is that they require the vehicle to have a higher towing capacities due to the weight of the motorcycle and carriers. Typically it has to be a truck or a larger SUV to have the needed capacity. So with that in mind only option for you with your 2016 Mazda 3 will be to tow a small trailer. For that the EcoHitch part # 306-X7305 is a confirmed fit and would be a great choice with plenty of towing capacity.

Then for trailer wiring you'd want the part # 118405 which is a custom fit kit that installs by plugging inline with the taillight connectors of the vehicle.

If 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

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Answer 1

For your 2014 Mazda 3 GT, there are only Class I trailer hitches available. The Class I trailer hitches are only capable of a 200 lb tongue weight, so you will not be able to use a motorcycle carrier like #UF48-979033 or similar you have pictured.…

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Answer 2

All of the hitches made for your 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback are rated the same, for 300-lbs of tongue weight (TW) and 2000-lbs towing capacity. But these are available in two receiver sizes, both 1-1/4-inch like #24914 from Draw-Tite and #C11377 from…

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Answer 3

The tongue weight capacity of the EcoHitch #306-X7305 for a 2015 Mazda 3 is indeed 300 lbs. After we wrote the original product description, EcoHitch did further weight capacity testing on the #306-X7305 hitch and found that it had a higher tongue…

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I would be happy to help you. To add a hitch, capable of towing a 700 lbs tear camper, to your 2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback you will want the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch item #306-X7305. This hitch is custom fit for the hatchback model and bolts in…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 10

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 12

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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