Curt Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Mazda 3 Video

The two parts you mentioned would be all you'd need, part numbers #753-3579 and #753-3583 as they appear to be the only parts that are damaged and the rest could be swapped over as needed.

If you have a hitch on the 2017 Mazda 3 like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C11377 then you can use any bike rack rated for use with class I hitches. This is the best option and what I recommend for ease of use. The best bike rack really…

I would discourage the use of an adapter for use of 2 inch accessories in 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receivers. The reason is that the adapter places the carrier farther away from the rear of the vehicle and hitch, creating additional torque that…

There are a pair of hitches which are a confirmed fit for your 2017 Mazda 3 hatchback, but unfortunately none of them are 2" hitches. The hitches which fit your vehicle are the Draw-Tite #24914 and Curt #C11377, each of which are Class I,…

I reached out to my contact at Thule, and he walked me through the steps to reconnect the mechanism on your Thule T2 Pro XTR #TH83JV. To get the mechanism re-aligned to move the rack to various positions, remove the side screws on the handle then…

According to the owner's manual for your 2018 Mazda 3, "Your Mazda is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with your Mazda." However, if you choose to ignore this recommendation then you will want to use the Curt Trailer Hitch…

The cutout on your frame is different from what we have seen. It does appear to be smaller. You'd want to use a dremel or rotary tool to enlarge it slightly till you can pass the bolt and spacer of the Curt Hitch part #C11377 through.

We have everything you are looking for, but I must warn you that Mazda does not recommend towing with this vehicle, so you would be doing so at your own risk. The other complication is that there is no stated towing capacity for your vehicle because…

The Replacement Locking Ratchet Arm Assembly for T2 Bike Carriers #752-1272-001 is about 1-1/2 inches longer than the original T2. This helps especially with Fat Bike Tires. I can only assume that it will eliminate your fork contact issue without…

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #306-X7303 based on capacity is comparable to a class II hitch. It does have the 2 inch receiver for compatible accessories similar to the class III and higher hitches but the max…

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

Great news! The Kuat Transfer #KU74FR would be a great rack for your 2009 Honda Fit. One thing you will want to keep in mind when looking at platform bike racks for your Fit is your Class I hitch pin hole to bumper distance and its weight capacity.…