Parts Needed To Tow a Trailer With Brakes Using a 2016 Mazda CX-9

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I am going to be purchasing a camper trailer and will be towing it with a 2016 Mazda Cx9. The camper weighs 1,900 lbs dry. I will need trailer hitch and a way to have a 7 way trailer harness to charge the camper battery and have brakes and turn signals on camper. One of my concerns is that I only see 4 way connectors for my specific needs and your site contains many different 4 to 7 adapters.

asked by: Francisco G

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In order to setup a 2016 Mazda CX-9 for towing a trailer with brakes you'll first need a trailer hitch for which I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76020. Then you can add the wiring, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118278 would be what you need to start as that's all that is available but you can easily convert this 7-way using the 4 to 7-Way and 4-Way Adapter part # ETBC7L. This kit also comes with everything you need to add a wireless brake controller for which I recommend the Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller part # C51180.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The most hidden and best hitch option for your 2019 Mazda CX-9 is the Draw Tite hitch part #76020 as only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper and it has a 7-way bracket built into it which will make mounting a 7-way like you are wanting…

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Answer 2

The Curt hitch part #C13284 has the best clearance for a bike rack to fit past the rear bumper. It has 5 inches from it's pin hole out to the furthest edge of the rear bumper whereas the Draw Tite #76020 has 7 inches.

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Answer 3

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76020 will be tightly bolted to the chassis on your 2021 Mazda CX-9. There is no need for any type of insulating material to go between the receiver and the frame connections. I have not seen any…

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Answer 4

To carry 4 bikes you will need a Class III hitch with a 2 inch opening so for your 2020 Mazda CX-9 the Draw Tite hitch #76020. The 2 inch hitch is preferred for 4 bike racks because it has better weight capacities and more 4 bike racks are made for…

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Answer 5

Lowering exhaust to install a hitch is a pretty standard install step. It's not too hard to do in most cases. It just requires you to pry the exhaust hangers off of the vehicles so that it can be lowered. Our installers routinely use a ratchet…

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The overall width of the Draw Tite hitch is 41 inches, the depth front to back is 21 inches and the height is 8 inches. The weight is then 37 lb. Based on the standard checked back dimensions I believe this would be too large. Weight should be fine…

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Answer 7

I suggest the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, #76020. When installed it won't completely prevent the sensors from picking up movement but you will need to kick at either side instead of the middle. So the feature will still function,…

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Answer 8

We do have pictures of a class III hitch installed on a 2021 Mazda CX-9 and I have attached a couple of them. I recommend going with the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item #76020 you were looking at. It is the most concealed hitch option…

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Answer 9

The Draw-Tite #76020 does have a tech tip of needing to modify the heat shield as it does fit a few years of the Mazda CX-9. Some of the 2018 models did need this shield modified slightly to fit properly, but it looks like that may have been limited…

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Both of the 2 inch hitches we offer for your 2018 Mazda CX-9 will have their hitch opening below the rear bumper of the vehicle. The better option is the Draw Tite part #76020 over the Curt part #C13284 as the Draw Tite has a better price, slightly…

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Answer 11

The hitch that I recommend for your 2021 Mazda CX-9 is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76020.This hitch has a bolt-on, no-drill installation and will provide you with a 2" receiver opening which is the most common size used for…

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Answer 12

The trailer hitch that I recommend for your 2018 Mazda CX-9 is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76020. This is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a max gross trailer weight of 4,500 lbs and a max tongue weight of 675…

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