2021 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring Hands Free Lift Gate Disabled with Hitch Installed
Question:
We have a 2021 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring with the hands free hatch feature. I need a hitch but worried about the hands free hatch not working. What can you recommend?
asked by: Joe O
Expert Reply:
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, just with a more limited kick area for the sensor. Please note the attached image.
If you will be using the hitch to tow instead of just accessories such as a bike rack or cargo carrier. I suggest the following items too. The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 118278. This custom-fit T-One connector plugs into your vehicle's factory wiring harness located in your rear cargo area.
Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches, # 2753 along with Pin and Clip, # PC3 and # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for a 2 inch hitch ball.
Please note the linked product review and installation videos below.
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Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2-3/4" Rise, 4" Drop - 9" Long - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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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
- 4500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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