Will Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit on 2010 & 2021 Mazda3

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Is there a hitch that will fit a Mazda 3 2010 my current car that can be used on a Mazda 3 2021 when I buy it this fall?

asked by: Ej W

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Helpful Expert Reply:

There is a trailer hitch receiver that will fit a 2021 Mazda3 (both the sedan and hatchback), though a hitch from a 2010 won't be able to be transferred. The reason for that is the Mazda3 underwent a design change for the 2019 model year, so the different body style necessitated a change in the hitch design.

So for a 2021 Mazda3, you have a pair of options for a hitch, again depending on if you are going with the sedan or hatchback:

- Hatchback: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C98BR

- Sedan: Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24982

If you plan on doing some towing and also need a trailer wiring harness, the correct fit for both the sedan and hatchback is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118808.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

For your 2021 Mazda 3 there is actually only the one option, the Curt #C98BR which is a Class I trailer hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver; the tongue weight rating is for 200 lbs. Although this has a towing weight rating of 2,000 lbs, it should be…

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Answer 2

Sounds like you have attempted to install a Class II bike rack in a Class I hitch. This is a common issue. The Class I hitches have a weld stop installed in them to prevent this so that you don't overload the hitch and damage it. Check the hitch…

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Answer 3

Seeing as how that camera is mounted right above the license plate of the 2023 Mazda 3 it is not going to work well with any bike rack. The Kuat Transfer V2 item #KU74FR will work better than most bike racks when folded up because of the large…

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Answer 4

Yes, to install the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver #24984 on your 2023 Mazda 3 you will need to remove that panel and it won't be put back into place. Hitch instructions only mention this when the hitch either prevents the panel…

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Answer 5

For your 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback the Curt Hitch #C98BR is a confirmed fit and will work perfectly. This custom hitch will line right up to existing holes in the vehicle's frame rails for a bolt-on (no-drill) installation and features a 200 pound…

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Answer 6

There is definitely a trailer hitch that is designed to fit your 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C98BR, which is a Class I hitch that has a 1-1/4 inch receiver and is a bolt-on installation so no drilling is required. Since…

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Answer 7

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 8

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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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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 11

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

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Answer 12

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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