Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation - 2016 Mazda CX-5 Video

I do see the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13315 fits all the Mazda CX-5's excluding diesel models from 2013 to the current 2024 model year. We do have the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76138 which does use a different mounting…

If your 2016 Mazda CX-5 was made on May, 16th 2016 then you have a 2016.5 mid-year model as the cutoff date for prior mid-year models was April 1st, 2016. However, none of that matters when choosing a trailer hitch for your CX-5 as the Curt Trailer…

On some vehicles like your 2016 Mazda CX-5 it has been determined that the electrical system cannot or should not handle the load from its own tail lights and the trailer lights as well so they need a powered converter. These converters like the Tow…

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56310 is in fact the correct trailer wiring kit for your 2016.5 Mazda CX-5. It will work with the LED lights on your trailer. I have attached a video of this kit being…

There is not a way to run full trailer lights without tapping into your vehicle wiring. For a one time tow for about an hour on the highway as you stated, the simple solution is to use a couple of warning lights like the Blazer Amber Warning Beacon -…

The announced differences between the 2016 and 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 would not affect fit. The hitch fits are actually the same (for the most part) for both 2016 and 2016.5 models. For example Draw-Tite hitch #76138 fits both. If you plan on doing some…

It is possible that the tail light connectors on your 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 are the same as what is on the 2017 models. If that is the case it would take harness #C56377. Take a look at the connectors for this harness to see if they match up to what is…

The reason the Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring #C56310 has a power wire is to protect the delicate tail light wiring circuits of your vehicle from being overloaded. The Curt Trailer Harness #C56310 that you referenced uses your tail light circuits as…

The height of the Draw-Tite Hitch #75876 from the bottom of the receiver to the top of the mounting brackets is 10-11/16 inches. I attached a picture I made below to illustrate where it is measured. Ground clearance can vary from car to car due to…

The Curt hitch part #C13315 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for the 2016 and 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 like you have so it would be a great option. It just recently was released as a fit for both versions.

You will first want to check the fuses on your tow vehicle. Some vehicles could have fuses for operating the turn signals and brake lights of a towing package. You will want to check if they are installed and working properly. The next thing is to…

When looking at the weight capacities on ball mounts that feature a longer shank, such as the Curt Class I Drawbar #C45024 that you recently purchased, you can comfortably follow its listed weight rating without having to reduce the capacity based on…