Review of CURT Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - Mazda CX-5 or CX-50 Trailer Hitch Wiring - C45FV Video

Yes, the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C45FV will fit your 2023 Mazda CX-5. I have linked an installation video below showing the installation on your vehicle.

To install a 7-Way harness on your 2023 Mazda CX-50 you will need two separate wiring harnesses because they don't make just one that'll do the job. The first harness you'll need is the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item #C45FV.…

Unfortunately the Curt wiring harness #C45FV would not activate the tow mode on your 2023 Mazda CX-50. According to Mazda, only their OEM wiring harness will work with the tow mode. You can absolutely still use the #C45FV to work your trailer lights,…

To add a hitch to your 2023 Mazda CX-5, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e98902. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the crosstube…

What is probably happening is that the collar around the receiver opening on the Curt hitch has a very thick powder coat that is preventing the Draw-Tite QSP #63080 from fitting properly. If you were to sand away some of the powder coat on the collar…

If you have a GT 2019 Mazda CX-5 GT model you do have to remove a lower rear panel but there is no trimming or cutting required to install the 76138. If you had a non-GT model there wouldn't be anything that would need to be removed. I attached a…

The Curt Upgraded Circuit Protected Powered Tail Light Converter #C56496 along with the Powered Converter Wiring Kit #55151 are what you need to add wiring to your 2022 Mazda CX-5. Sometimes our fit system needs adjustments made and this is one of…

We certainly do! If you live nearby, or will be traveling near the Wentzville MO area, we'd be happy to install a hitch for you. Give our Customer Service folks a call for an appointment or for more details.

When comparing the Curt Class II Hitch #C12170 and the Curt Class III Hitch #C13315, there are a few differences. The Curt #C12170 has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening and is designed to fit 1-1/4-inch accessories (such as bike racks and cargo…

According to our friends at Yakima, their EvenKeel will work with crossbars measuring up to 3-5/8 inches wide and 1-1/2 inches tall, so it'll work fine on the 1-1/4 inch square crossbars used on the Malone #MAL53FR EcoLight trailer you'd…

Yes, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76138 will fit your 2022 Mazda CX-5 with the new rear bumper. This is confirmed to fit all models of the 2022 CX-5 with the exception of the diesel. This is a custom-fit Class III hitch with a…

The Curt Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item #C56377 for the 2022 Mazda CX-5 attaches behind the rear tail lights. You will have to take apart your cargo area to remove the trim pieces to access the tail lights. The T-one harness…