Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Mazda 3 - Draw-Tite Video

Yes! I am happy to confirm that the Curt Hitch - 1-1/4" #C11383 comes with all installation hardware included for your 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback. I went ahead and attached the hardware list from the instructional manual of the hitch.

You have done your research. As you have seen, all of the hitches for the 2010 Mazda 3 are Class I trailer hitches. The Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch models do have the safety notch in them that prevent the insertion of a Class II accessory. This is so…

The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver #24843 is a great product to pair with the Kuat NV 2.0 Base #BA12B. The #24843 has a maximum tongue weight rating up to 200lbs and the #BA12B weighs 49lbs and has a weight capacity of 60lbs per bike. As…

Draw-Tite Class I hitch #24816 fits several model years of the Mazda 3 and it has a maximum trailer weight capacity of 2000-lbs, along with a maximum tongue weight rating of 200-lbs. If your loaded trailer weighs less than 2000-lbs and places no more…

The Curt trailer wiring harness you referenced, part #C56011, is a correct fit for your Mazda CX5. This plug-and-play harness connects at the tail light assemblies by plugging in between the vehicle wiring and the tail light assemblies. I have linked…

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C11393 is only a fit for sedan models whereas the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C11383 is for hatchback models. The two hitches are not cross-compatible so you'll need to obtain the correct one for your…

Out of the Curt trailer hitch part #C11286 and part #C13135 for your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek I recommend going with the part #C13135 as it has 2 inch receiver opening so it will be compatible with a wider range of accessories. Installation videos…

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11393 will not contact the exhaust on your 2012 Mazda 3 sedan.

The Curt light-duty Class I trailer hitch receiver you referenced, part #C11393, is a fit for the sedan versions of the 2010-through-2013 Mazda 3 with or without LED taillights. This particular hitch fits no other vehicles. The hitch comes with all…

All three components of the Rhino Rack part numbers #RRVA118B-2, #RRRLKVA, and #DK289 would be needed. The bars, the feet, and the adapter kit that attaches the feet to the factory fixed mounting holes of the roof of the vehicle.

The Swagman XTC 4 bike rack you currently have is not compatible with the Class I receiver like the Curt #C11393, which is the only receiver available for the 2010 Mazda 3. Due to the size of the vehicle, as well as the rigidity of the area where the…

Based on what you have described the aluminum carrier should have no problem handling the 200 pound estimated weight of the carrier and boat/motor combined. You will just need to make sure not to exceed the capacity of the trailer hitch on your 2010…