Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and E-Bike Rack For 2017 Mazda 3 Sedan

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I have a 2017 Mazda 3 sedan. I see you have 3 possibilities for hitches, 2 of 1/ 1/4inch opening and one of 2inch opening. I want to carry a 60 pound ebike plus a 25 pound regular bike on occasion. Also do you have recommendations for carriers.

asked by: Pete S

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For your 2017 Mazda 3 Sedan I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 306-X7303 due to it having a 2" trailer hitch receiver which offers quite a few more options when it comes to bike racks and other accessories.

The other two trailer hitch receivers available, the Curt # C11377 and Draw-Tite # 24912, are Class I receivers with 1-1/4" receivers which really limits the bike racks available as not all 1-1/4" bike racks work with Class I receivers.

Moving on to a bike rack compatible with the # 306-X7303 I recommend the Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount # SA4412B which can accommodate two bikes weighing up to 60lbs each so it will work perfectly to carry your 60lb electric bike and another 25lb bike.

The # 306-X7303 has a tongue weight rating of 300lbs, but since the # SA4412B only weighs 22.5lbs even with two 60lb bikes you would still be well under the max rating of the hitch.

I included a video of the # SA4412B for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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The owner's manual for a 2017 Mazda 3 does state not to tow a trailer and has nothing about the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle, but instead talks about not overloading vehicle with cargo. You should see a sticker in the door frame with…

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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 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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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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

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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Answer 10

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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