Is Drilling Required To Install the etrailer Hitch e98902 On a 2016 Mazda CX-5
Question:
Do holes have to be drilled into the car frame in order to install this hitch?
asked by: Mike W
Expert Reply:
The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98902 which is a fit for a 2016 Mazda CX-5 does not require any drilling into the frame. There is also no trimming required for installation so there will be no permanent modifications. The trailer hitch is very easy to install, taking most only 30 to 40 minutes.
If you will be towing then you'll also need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56310 which is plug-n-play and the etrailer Ball Mount Kit part # 989900 which has all of the other parts you'll need.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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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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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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