Class II Versus Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver On a 2023 Mazda CX-5

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Should I get the 1-1/4" or 2" receiver from draw tite for my 2023 Mazda CX5?

asked by: Art

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Personally I prefer to go with the class III, 2" Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76138 on your 2023 Mazda CX-5. The larger opening is the more common size and will open you up to a greater amount of hitch mounted accessories and ball mounts you can use. The only downfall is you will have less ground clearance with this receiver. In our shop we measured this height at roughly 10" of ground clearance.

The class II, 1-1/4" Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36601 did have a better ground clearance around 11". This will be the better option if ground clearance is a concern or if all your hitch mounted accessories and ball mounts you currently have are for a 1-1/4" receiver.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

I just checked with all of our vendors and the correct custom fit wiring harness available for the 2023 Mazda CX-5 is the T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C45FV.

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Answer 2

For your 2023 Mazda CX-5, I recommend checking out the: -Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit #76138. This trailer hitch has a maximum towing capacity of 4,500-lbs, a maximum tongue weight capacity of 675-lbs, and has a class III…

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Answer 3

The difference between the mounting points on the Draw-Tite #76138 and the Curt #C13315 and etrailer #e98902 hitches is simply that's just how the manufacturers decided to design the brackets. They all fit the different variants in models (aside…

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There are two sizes and two classes of hitch offered for your 2015 Mazda CX-5. These are the 1-1/4-inch Class II type and the higher-capacity 2-inch Class III type, such as the Draw-Tite #76138. The linked page will show you all available hitches and…

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Answer 5

The distance from the ground to the top inside edge of the receiver tube on the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76138 while installed on a 2018 Mazda CX-5 is around 12-1/2". If you wanted to know what the distance is from the…

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Answer 6

With Draw-Tite trailer hitch #76138 installed on your 2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring model the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole out to the rear edge of the bumper is approximately 3 inches. The 1Up bike rack you plan on using will easily…

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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

The only trailer hitch options we currently offer for a 2023 Mazda CX-5 are from Draw-Tite, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76138 is what I recommend. This is an excellent bolt-on option which requires no drilling or welding. It…

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Answer 9

According to my research the only difference between a 2022 Mazda CX-5 and a 2023 Mazda CX-5 is that they offered an additional paint job for the new model year, meaning anything that is confirmed to fit a 2022 should fit a 2023 without any issues.…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76138 has been confirmed to fit your 2022 Mazda CX-5. I have linked an installation video below that will show you the installation process as we have installed this receiver on a 2022 in our shop.…

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Answer 11

On your 2018 Mazda CX-5 Touring model there is a trim piece on the bottom center of the rear bumper area, about 2 feet, long L-shaped, and held in place by two push pin connectors. This trim piece must be removed to install Drawtite Hitch #76138. It…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13315 is a fit for your 2022 Mazda CX-5. We actually had the opportunity to install this on a 2022 CX-5 so I'm linking the installation video as well as a photo for you to reference. If you were looking to…

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Class II Versus Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver On a 2023 Mazda CX-5

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