Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Mazda CX-5 - Draw-Tite- Video
Speaker 1: Today on our 2017 Mazda CX5, we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Draw Tite Class II Custom Fit Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number 36601.Here's what our hitch looks like when it's fully installed. It is going to tuck up behind the bumper nicely, and all we're really going to see is that receiver tube sticking out. It is a class II hitch, which means it's going to give us that inch and 1/4 by inch and 1/4 receiver tube opening, and as you can see it has a nice reinforced collar giving it added strength, and just a nice finished look.All of your accessories are going to mount right here, and it's going to accept a standard 1/2 inch pin and clip. They're not included, but you can pick one up on our website using part number PC2. The safety chain connection points are going to be a loop style welded to the bottom, and as you can see, we're not going to have any trouble getting most sized hooks on and off because we do have that extra room, and they are just slightly offset from the pin hole, so we're not going to have to worry about any locking devices or a pin and clip interfering.Your hitch is going to have a 350 pound tongue weight, along with a 3,500 pound gross trailer weight rating. Now, you always want to double check your Mazda's owner's manual to make sure it can handle that amount of weight. more
9/20/2017 12:22:53 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Mazda CX-5 - Curt C13315- Video
Speaker 1: Today on our 2017 Mazda CX-5 we're gonna be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Curt class three custom fit trailer hitch receiver, part number C13315.So here's what our hitch looks like once we have it installed. Now it is gonna tuck up nicely behind the bumper and all we're really gonna see is the receiver tube sticking out. It is a class three hitch, which means it's gonna give us that two inch by two inch receiver tube opening which is gonna be nice because there's gonna be a lot of accessories available for it.Now it does have a reinforced collar, not only giving it that added strength but also giving it that nice, clean, finished look. Whatever accessories you do decide to mount you're going to be using the mounting hole here and it's gonna accept a standard five-eighths pin and clip. Now they're not included in our kit, but you can pick one up on our website using part number PC3.Now the safety chain loops are gonna be a loop style, welded to the bottom of the receiver tube and as you can see we're gonna have plenty of room to get most sized hooks on or off and it is just slightly offset from the pin hole so even with a locking device we're not gonna have to worry about it interfering with our safety chains.Our hitch is gonna have a 600 pound tongue weight and a 4,000 pound gross trailer weight rating. Now I always want to mention you always want to double check your vehicle's owners manual to make sure it can handle that amount of weight. more
9/20/2017 12:22:23 PM
Curt Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Mazda CX-5- Video
Today on our 2016 Mazda CX-5 we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Curt Class III Custom Fit Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number C13315. Here's what our hitch looks like fully installed. The cross tier's going to be hidden underneath, and it is a class III, so it's going to give us that two-inch by two-inch opening. It has a nice, reinforced collar, giving it that nice clean finished look. Now our safety chain loops are going to be a rolled steel stock style welded to the bottom of our receiver tube, and as you can see we're not going to have any issue getting most size hooks on or off. Now, our hitch is going to use a standard 5/8 pin and clip. It's not included, but you can pick one up on our website using part number PC3. more
5/17/2017 4:07:06 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Mazda CX-5- Video
Today on our 2016 Mazda CX-5, we're going to take a look at, and show you how to install the Draw-Tite Custom Fit Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver. This offers the 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. Its part number is 36601. Here's what your hitch is going to look like installed on your vehicle. As you can see, a very nice thing about it is that our cross-tube remains completely hidden, so the only thing we're really going to be adding to the rear of the vehicle is going to be the receiver tube area here, and our safety chain connection points. You see it snugs up nicely right underneath the fascia, and it doesn't require any trimming to get it in this orientation. Now this is a Class II hitch, that means its got the 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver tube opening, and it's going to be pretty versatile. This is something that with Class II accessories you can carry large cargo carriers, you can carry the bigger bike racks and things like that. more
5/5/2017 10:07:06 AM
Best 2015 Mazda CX-5 Hitch Options- Video
Today on our 2015 Mazda CX5 we'll be looking at the most popular hitch options available. We have a class three CURT 2" receiver, part number C13127. We have a class two 1-1/4" receiver, part number C12080. We have a class two Draw-Tite 1-1/4" receiver, part number 36602. Finally, a class three Draw-Tite 2" receiver, part number 75217. I'd like to point out here, all of our four hitches here, they all install using the exact same mounting points. No drilling is required. more
5/24/2016 2:36:48 PM
Best 2014 Mazda CX-5 Hitch Options- Video
Today on our 2014 Mazda CX5 we'll be looking at the most popular hitch options available. We have a class three CURT 2" receiver, part number C13127. We have a class two 1-1/4" receiver, part number C12080. We have a class two Draw-Tite 1-1/4" receiver, part number 36602. Finally, a class three Draw-Tite 2" receiver, part number 75217. I'd like to point out here, all of our four hitches here, they all install using the exact same mounting points. No drilling is required. more
5/24/2016 2:36:37 PM
Best 2016 Mazda CX-5 Hitch Options- Video
Today on our 2016 Mazda CX5 we'll be looking at the most popular hitch options available. We have a class three CURT 2" receiver, part number C13127. We have a class two 1-1/4" receiver, part number C12080. We have a class two Draw-Tite 1-1/4" receiver, part number 36602. Finally, a class three Draw-Tite 2" receiver, part number 75217. I'd like to point out here, all of our four hitches here, they all install using the exact same mounting points. No drilling is required. more
5/24/2016 9:18:32 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Mazda CX-5 - Curt C12080- Video
Today on our 2016 Mazda CX5 we'll be installing our Curt inch and a quarter class two trailer hitch part number C12080. As you can see, none of the framework of the hitch is exposed at all. It's all hidden up behind our bumper here. The only part that hangs down is the actual inch and a quarter receiver here with our provided safety chain loops here. These safety chain loops are where we can hook the safety chains from our trailer up onto. So you can see they're real thin and narrow there so we won't have any issues hooking up even the smallest of safety chains.We have our standard half inch hitch pin receiver hole right here. more
5/20/2016 8:59:30 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Mazda CX-5 - Draw-Tite- Video
Today, in our 2016 Mazda CX-5 we'll be having a look at the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Class III Receiver part number 75217. Here's what our hitch looks like installed. As you can see, there's absolutely nothing hanging below the bumper at all, just the 2" receiver for our Class III hitch. Everything else is tucked up behind it. As you can see, we have our standard 2 x 2 Class III opening here. We have these nice safety chain loops here which are easily accessible and easily hook on any size safety chain onto there for the most part. more
5/20/2016 8:59:10 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Mazda CX-5 - Curt C13127- Video
Today on our 2016 Mazda CX-5, we'll be having a look at the Curt Class III 2-inch Receiver Trailer Hitch, part number C13127. This is what our Curt Class III 2-inch Trailer Hitch Receiver looks like installed on the back of our CX-5. As you can see, the only part that really sticks out is the 2-inch receiver itself. The body of the hitch is stuck up underneath the bumper cover, so you don't see it at all. It provides just a very clean installation here. It has a nice gloss black powder coat finish, so it looks like it came from the factory with this hitch installed on it. more
5/18/2016 11:37:40 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Mazda CX-5 - Draw-Tite 36602- Video
Today on 2016 Mazda CX5, we will be installing the Draw-Tite Class 2 inch and quarter trailer hitch, part number 36602. With our hitch installed on our Mazda CX5, you can see how well tucked up it is behind the bumper. The only thing you can really see hanging down is the inch and a quarter receiver here and our safety chain loops here, which are very easy to hook safety chains onto because they are not very thick and recessed, so you can hook on even the smallest of safety chains really easily. This hitch has a 300 pound max tongue weight rating and a 3500 max gross trailer weight rating. Obviously you will want to consult the owner's manual of your CX5 to figure out which number is lower. If it is rated for a lower amount than what the hitch is rated for, obviously you will want to go by that number. You don't want to exceed the limitations of your vehicle. For a couple of measurements here to better assist you in choosing any hitch mounted accessories you may need. From the center of our 1/2 inch diameter hitch pin hole to the back of our bumper, we are looking at about 6 inches. more
5/18/2016 11:37:21 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Mazda CX-5 - Hidden Hitch- Video
Today on our 2014 Mazda CX-5 we're going to take a look at, and show you how to install the hidden hitch custom fit Class 3 trailer hitch receiver. This offers the 2 inch by 2 inch opening. It's part number is 87686. Here's what our hitch is going to look like installed. As you can see, you're not cosmetically adding a lot. Our cross tube is completely hidden behind that rear fascia. more
4/4/2016 2:25:17 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Mazda CX-5 - Draw-Tite- Video
Today, on our 2014 Mazda CX5, we are going to take a look at and show you how to install the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver. This is a custom fit Class III hitch. Its part number is 75217. Here is what our hitch is going to look like installed. As you can see, you are not cosmetically adding a lot. Our cross tube is completely hidden behind that rear fascia. All we are going to have here is our receiver tube opening and our safety chain connection point. more
4/4/2016 2:24:41 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Mazda CX-5 - Hidden Hitch- Video
Today, on this 2015 Mazda CX-5, we're going to review and install the Hidden Hitch Class III 2-inch Receiver Hitch, part number 87686. This is what the hitch looks like when it's installed on our CX-5. As you can see, there's really not all that much to see but the receiver opening itself. This is our 2-inch opening here. This has a rounded collar around the edge of it. This is actually reinforcing for a tube. more
1/12/2016 1:32:05 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Mazda CX-5 - Draw-Tite 75217- Video
Today on this 2015 Mazda CX5, we're going to review and install the Draw Tite Max Frame Class III 2 inch receiver hitch, part number 75217. This is what the hitch looks like when it's installed in our CX5. As you can see, there's really not all that much to see but the receiver opening itself. This is our 2 inch opening here and this has a rounded collar around the edge of it. This is actually reinforcement for our tube. We'll see two hitch pin holes. The larger hole is 5/8ths of an inch in diameter and the small one is actually designed for use with a J pin stabilization pin and that works with accessories that do not have their own anti-rattle device built into them. more
1/12/2016 1:31:38 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Mazda CX-5 - Curt- Video
Today on our 2015 Mazda CX5, we're going to do a review an install of the Curt Class 3 2 Inch Receiver Tube Hitch, part number C13127. Now here is what our hitch looks like once it is installed. As you can see, the only thing really visible is our receiver tube which is our 2 inch by 2 inch, our predrilled hole for our 5/8 pin and our chain hold out. The remaining portion of our hitch is hidden behind the rear facial making it a really sleek and stylish design when added to our CX5. Next I'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 2 3/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 13 1/4 inches. more
4/7/2015 2:22:13 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Mazda CX-5 - Hidden Hitch 87623- Video
Today on our 2015 Mazda CX5 we'll be installing the class three 2" receiver tube hitch, part number 87623. Here's what our hitch will look like once installed. As you can see, the only real exposure is our receiver hitch, which is our 2" by 2", our pre-drilled 5/8 pinhole, and our chain hold downs. The remaining portion of our hitch is tucked up nice and neatly behind the rear fascia. Next I'll go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 2-1/2". From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 13-1/2". more
4/7/2015 2:21:43 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Mazda CX-5 - Draw-Tite 75748- Video
Today on our 2015 Mazda CX-5, we're going to do a review and install of our Draw-Tite Class III 2 inch receiver tube hitch, part number 75748. Here's what our hitch will look like once it's installed. As you can see, the only real exposure is our receiver tube hitch which is our 2 inch x 2 inch, our pre-drilled 5/8 pinhole, and our chain hold downs. The remaining portion of our hitch is tucked up nice and neatly behind the rear fascia. Next, I'll go ahead and give you couple measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 2-1/2 inches. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 13-1/2 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier. Now, let's go ahead and show you how to install the hitch. more
4/7/2015 2:21:06 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Mazda CX-5 - Curt C12080- Video
Today on our 2015 Mazda CX5 we'll be installing the CURT class tow 1-1/4" receiver tube hitch, part number C12080. Now here's what our hitch is going to look like once it's installed. As you can see, the only thing really visible is our receiver tube. It's a 1-1/4" by 1-1/4" with our 1/2" pre-drilled hole for our pin and clip, and then our chain hold down. The remaining portion of our hitch is hidden nicely behind the rear fascia. This hitch is capable of up to 350 pounds of tongue weight and 3,500 pounds of tow capacity. more
4/2/2015 5:01:25 PM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Mazda CX-5 - Curt C13127- Video
Today in our 2013 Mazda CX-5, well be installing the Curt Hitch part number C13127. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next, well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 3-1/4. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 12. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack or cargo carrier. more
8/20/2014 11:13:08 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Mazda CX-5 - Hidden Hitch 87623- Video
Today on this 2014 Mazda CX-5, we're going to install part number 87623. This is what the hitch looks like when it's installed. Next we'll go ahead and give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be about 13 inches. And from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be about 4 inches. Now I'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. First thing we need to do is go ahead and loosen up the exhaust system. more
12/20/2013 11:00:07 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Mazda CX-5 - Draw-Tite 75748- Video
Today on this 2014 Mazda CX5 we're going to install part number 75748 from Draw-Tite. This what the hitch looks like when it's installed. Next, we'll go ahead and give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories which is the ball mount, bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be about 13 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be about four inches. Now, we'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. more
12/20/2013 10:55:48 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Mazda CX-5 - Curt C12080- Video
Today on this 2013 Mazda CX5, were going to install part number C12080 from Curt. This is what the hitch looks like when its installed on the vehicle. Next well go ahead and give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. Top of the receive opening down to the ground 13 inches. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the edge of the bumper will be about 2 inches. Now Ill go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. The first thing we need to do is lower the exhaust out of our way. more
2/25/2013 3:22:50 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Mazda CX-5 - Hidden Hitch- Video
Today on this 2013 Mazda CX5, we're going to install part number 87623 from Hidden Hitch. All right, now this is what the hitch looks like once it's installed on the vehicle. Next, we'll go ahead and give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin opening to the edge of the bumper will be 3-3/4 inches. Now, from the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 13-3/4 inches. Now, we'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. more
11/21/2012 11:46:30 AM
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Mazda CX-5 - Draw-Tite 75748- Video
Today on this 2013 Mazda CX5, we're going to install part number 87623 from Hidden Hitch. This will be the same for part number 75748 from Draw-Tite. All right, now this is what the hitch looks once it's installed on the vehicle. Next, we'll go ahead and give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin opening to the edge of the bumper will be 3-3/4 inches. Now, from the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 13-3/4 inches. more
11/21/2012 11:46:21 AM
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