Recommended Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2018 Mazda CX-5

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Hey, Im having a 2 hitch installed on my 2018 mazda cx5 so i can carry my two bike rack.What do you recommend?

asked by: Nancy L

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The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98902 is what I recommend for a 2018 Mazda CX-5. It has a 2" receiver tube opening with class III rating so it can be used with most hitch mounted bike racks.

expert reply by: Conner L

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For the etrailer Hitch #e98902, the only possible trimming you need to do is if the seam seals overhang on the housing locations on your 2021 Mazda CX-5. This is if you do not have a Grand Touring model. If you happen to have the Grand Touring Model,…

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The good news is that hitches like the #e98902 fit both the early and late model versions of the 2016 Mazda CX-5 so either way this will give you a mostly hidden 2 inch hitch with plenty of towing capacity.

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The wiring for the 2019 Mazda CX-5 can be installed after the etrailer.com hitch part #e98902. The etrailer.com Class III hitch is a 2" hitch with a matte black so it will look nice on the Mazda. I have attached a helpful installation video for…

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I recommend using the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98902 on your 2016 Mazda CX-5. This is the correct receiver for your prior to 2016.5 model year. I prefer our receiver as it has a matte black finish that better matches with the fascia trim on…

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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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The great news is that it really doesn't matter...our hitches like the etrailer part #e98902 fit both the mid year update as well as the original version of the 2016 Mazda CX-5. The only way to determine which version you have would be to give…

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Answer 7

The etrailer trailer hitch #e98902 is a custom hitch that only fits the Mazda CX-5. It does not fit any other vehicles. Specifically, it fits the CX-5 from 2013 to 2019, including the mid-2016.5 model year change. It isn't confirmed on the 2019…

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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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Answer 9

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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Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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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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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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