CX-5 Trailer Hitch
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Can someone with an OEM in the bumper cut out and someone with a Curt and/or Drawtite 2" that sits below the bumper measure the distance from the bottom of the receiver to the ground? I'm really curious what the Canada OEM 2" looks like and it's height as well. My driveway is a little steep at entry so I need all the clearance I can get to clear my bike rack.
I had almost decided on a CX-5 with an OEM hitch until I realized it was 1.25". I must have gotten it confused with the Outback/RAV4/Escape as being 2". My 1up I got last year is 2" and I don't want to use an adapter. I'm really hoping it's not as low as I fear.
I had almost decided on a CX-5 with an OEM hitch until I realized it was 1.25". I must have gotten it confused with the Outback/RAV4/Escape as being 2". My 1up I got last year is 2" and I don't want to use an adapter. I'm really hoping it's not as low as I fear.
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- 2018 CX-5 Sport
The bottom of the Curt hole is 10 7/8" (see photo).
Thanks for such a quick turnaround. That's pretty close to my current setup. I wonder if geometry might work to my benefit since I think the RAV4 has more car behind the rear wheel axle which is the pivot point. Plus due to the rear mounted spare I need to keep the rack further out so pedals clear the spare. Would you be willing to try and measure how far behind the rear axle the end of the receiver is? And also where the end of the receiver is in relation to the rear hatch?
I'm also going to see if my local dealer has any used models for sale with aftermarket hitches to bring home and try.
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- 2018 CX-5 Sport
The receiver is about 4 feet past the axle, and about two inches behind the hatch.
The one on the right has the REAR BUMPER TRIM W/HITCH part KB8W-V3-300 which is the exact oem combo I want! The rear bumper trim does cover the black cutout I believe? If the black bumper was cut smaller than the silver bumper trim cutout then it can cover the black bumper cutout if it looks crappy when I cut it to install the oem class 1 hitch?
2017-2021 Mazda CX-5 Bumper Trim, Rear w/ Hitch KB8W-V3-300 | TascaParts.com
2017-2021 Mazda CX-5 part # KB8W-V3-300 - Bumper Trim, Rear w/ Hitch
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What is the easier one to install myself? Curt 1, 2 or 3 on my 2016 cx5.
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- 2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD titanium/black 2016 Miata Club ST MT white
I have no idea which is easier, but I installed a class 3 by myself. It's doable but another hand would have been better.
Watch out for the edges of the heat shields under there. They're VERY sharp and will cut you if you just look at em wrong.
Watch out for the edges of the heat shields under there. They're VERY sharp and will cut you if you just look at em wrong.
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- CX-5 Sport 16.5 6M
Look at the videos on eTrailer , they show the procedure. You might consider the weight and your ability. I installed mine by stacking boxes and books up to gradually raise it enough so I could fit the bolts. You have to pry the rubber donuts off of the muffler and a 2016 is 8 years old. Maybe stop by the carwash and clean them off.
I installed my class 2 Curt hitch with the aid of my floor jack. It would have been better with two people to position and support the hitch. After "busting a gut" a couple times removing the rubber donuts (removed for rust removal and repaint a couple years ago) I used silicone spray and a set of the specialty removal pliers (got heavier duty NOS from ebay). Much easier. Also much easier to remove muffler when removing/installing hitch. Just my experience.
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- 2023 CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto
RIP 8/23:2013 CX-5 Sport FWD Auto 120k
I was going to comment something similar. The silicone spray is a must. I muscled them off without any on the 23 and it was a bear. I had to use a lubricant to remove them when I did the hitch on my old ‘13, they wouldn’t budge.
I used this style of pliers. Amazon is full of them but I grabbed a pair of NOS Kastar brand from ebay. They are now offered under the Lang brand name. I wanted the old Kastar because I think Lang thinned up the metal gauge on the one's bearing their name. I could have spent more for another brand heavier duty version but the~$20 I spent on ebay was about the max for a very limited use tool. Super easy using these and silicone spray.
ETA added link to picture my ageing brain forgot.
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