Best 2017 Mazda CX-5 Hitch Options Video

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

The trailer hitch receiver that I recommend for a 2018 Mazda CX-5 is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98902. The etrailer is one of the most cost effective options available but it has most of the same features as the other more expensive…

The biggest difference between the Draw-Tite #76138 trailer hitch and the Curt #C13315 trailer hitch that fit your 2018 Mazda CX-5 is the Draw-Tite has a higher tongue weight (675 lbs) and towing (4,500 lbs) capacity than the Curt (600 lbs tongue…

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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…

The Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches #TH83JV is designed to hold the bikes by the wheels. It is not recommended to use on bikes with fenders. For that application I recommend the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE #HLY84FR. This…

The best bike rack for you is going to be the Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack #C18085. This similarities to the Saris Freedom EX 2 Bike Rack that you mentioned. The Curt #C18085 fits 1-1/4" and 2" receiver and has a weight capacity of 45lbs per…

Between the two wiring harnesses that fit your 2019 Mazda CX-5, Tekonsha #118746 and Curt #C56377, I recommend the Tekonsha. It has a higher maximum amperage than the Curt. Another reason I recommend the Tekonsha is simply because we've always…

For your 2017 Mazda CX-5 we have two trailer wiring harnesses available. The Curt part #C56377 and the Tekonsha part #118746 which you mentioned. In general the Tekonsha kits are more reliable and less likely to short out. Partially due to the fact…

Although the recent CX-5s may have a power source bus in the hatch area you will want to run the wire for power to the battery. The Tekonsha T-One #118746 is a new kit for 2017+ Mazda CX-5s which Tekonsha designed specifically for your vehicle. Since…

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

Exhaust melting cargo on a cargo carrier isn't a super common problem, but we are aware that it does happen on occasion. Especially if the cargo carrier is at the same height as the exhaust, relatively close to it, and/or the material in the…