What Is The Best Trailer Hitch Receiver For My 2021 Mazda CX-5?
Question:
Can you please go over the differences between the Class III trailer hitches for my 2021 Mazda CX5?
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Expert Reply:
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For your 2021 Mazda CX-5 there are a few different Class III Trailer Hitch options, the Draw-Tite # 76138, the Curt # C13315, the etrailer # e98902, and lastly the # EH68VR.
Starting with the similarities each of these hitches has a hidden crosstube meaning that once installed only the receiver itself will be visible as you can see in the included picture.
When it comes to differences the EcoHitch is a bit more expensive due to it being made out of recycled materials as you may have gathered from its name.
The etrailer, Curt, and EcoHitch all have the same capacities of 600lbs tongue weight and 4000lbs trailer weight were the Draw-Tite has an increased capacity at 675lbs tongue weight and 4500lbs trailer weight.
With all of these things in mind I recommend going with the etrailer # e98902 for a few different reasons. First things first the hitch is made right here in the USA which speaks to its quality, and the matte black powder coat finish is also one of the toughest on the market while it also blends in to the black trim on your vehicle the best as opposed to the gloss black finish on the other hitches.
If you will be towing a trailer with your CX-5 then you will also need a vehicle wiring harness # 118746, and a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip which can all be found in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900.
I included installation videos of the recommended products for you to take a look at.
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Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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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 Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- 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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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Completely Hidden
- EcoHitch
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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