Recommended Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2021 Mazda CX-5

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I am interested in getting a bike rack and hitch for my Mazda CX-5. Which do you recommend?

asked by: Richard G

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To add a hitch to your 2021 Mazda CX-5, I recommend the etrailer item # e98902. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity and a 600 lbs maximum tongue weight.

I have linked an installation video below along with the instructions so you can see how to get this hitch installed.

As far as a bike rack goes, adding a 2" hitch to your Mazda will give you as wide a range of options as possible when it comes to bike racks. I have listed two of the many options below one for E-Bikes and the other for lighter bikes:

E-Bikes - Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack item # HLY84FR

Lighter Bikes - Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes item # SH22G

Please feel free to email me directly if you would like a more specific bike rack recommendation. I would just need to know the make and model of your bike.

If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56377 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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The best hitch for your 2023 Mazda CX-5 is the etrailer Hitch item #e98902. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It is made in the USA and has a 4,000 lbs towing…

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Answer 2

Thanks for all of the measurements and details! So the correct amount of rise you'd need would be right at 5 inches based on that. The Curt Adjustable Ball Mount part #C45901 can do the 5 inches of rise you need and also has it's adjustable…

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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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Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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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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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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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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Answer 11

Yes, a trailer that is nose up can cause big problems. A level trailer is ideal and worth working toward for safety. The good news is that you can get the trailer almost exactly level with switching ball mounts. This is where an adjustable ball mount…

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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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