Does 2015 Mazda CX-5 with etrailer Hitch Require Stabilizer Strap to Carry 4 Bike Rack
Question:
Can you use this hitch with a four bike bike rack without using any additional straps? Apparently you have to with the Kurt brand but not the Draw-tite.
asked by: Ryan M
Helpful Expert Reply:
You do not have to use a stabilizer strap with the Draw Tite hitch part # e98902 that you referenced. At one point the lower capacity Curt hitches did require the strap but here recently they decided that wasn't needed any longer. So if you wanted to use this hitch with a 4 bike rack you could easily without needing adding anything else for support.
I attached a link to a page that has all of the 4 bike hitch racks we offer but the most popular option we have for owners of other CX-5's is the Thule Hitching Post part # TH934XTR. This is a hanging bike rack that is very versatile and easy to use. I attached a review video for it on a similar CX-5 as yours for you to check out as well.
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.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- Kuat
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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