Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation - 2018 Mazda CX-9 Video

The underbody panel you're referring to can be placed back on, but you'll have to trim it around the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit #e87AR in order to get it to fit. It is a bit challenging with this vehicle so most people would…

No, it doesn't but I have a less expensive one that does. For your 2023 Mazda CX-9 you will want the Draw-Tite Hitch item #76020. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. I really like this hitch because it mounts…

The etrailer hitch part #e87AR that you referenced actually comes with 4 bolt leaders so they wouldn't need to be supplied. The bolts are 1/2 inch though so for a replacement bolt leader you'd want the part #C58400.

It looks like the second generation for the Mazda CX-9 began in 2016 and continues through the current model. The changes to the rear frame and bumper on the new generation were enough to require a new trailer hitch for it to fit properly. As you…

The Curt hitch part #C13284 has the best clearance for a bike rack to fit past the rear bumper. It has 5 inches from it's pin hole out to the furthest edge of the rear bumper whereas the Draw Tite #76020 has 7 inches.

The best trailer hitch we offer for a 2019 Mazda CX-9 to use with a bike rack is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13284 because the receiver tube is closer to the edge of the bumper than other options which allows for more clearance with a bike…

Both of the 2 inch hitches we offer for your 2018 Mazda CX-9 will have their hitch opening below the rear bumper of the vehicle. The better option is the Draw Tite part #76020 over the Curt part #C13284 as the Draw Tite has a better price, slightly…

To add a class III hitch to your 2023 Mazda CX-9 you will want the Draw-Tite Trailer hitch item #76020. This hitch is custom fit and attaches to your Mazda with included hardware. I verified with Draw-Tite that this hitch will fit the 2023 models.…

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56338 does not have a separate ground wire outside of the connector. You do not need to find an additional ground you will simply utilize the integrated ground in the…

We aren't manufacturers of those parts, and we don't have the testing ability in house, so I reached out to a couple of our manufacturers to see what information they could provide to try and help. I reached out to my contact at Curt…

The American CS6000XL that you referenced is no longer available and there isn't a direct replacement for it but the closest solution as a replacement would be the Progressive Dynamics RV Control Center part #PD4560K18LS8 which as the same…

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…