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SO, we recently bought a 2017 CX-9 Touring edition. We love it. I just installed a Curt Class 3 hitch off Amazon for $130, because I didn't want to spend $400+ on the OEM class 2 hitch. So, I have the hitch installed, and now realize I need to run the wiring too. I was looking at the Curt Custom...

Prior tow vehicles: 2000 Outback 2.5 w/5 speed manual, 2012 Outback 2.5 w/CVT. In a word: fantastic. The 2000 Outback towed well, as I recall. Enough grunt to pull this 1,000 pound boat/trailer up the boat ramp. Wasn't a speed demon, needed to be revved on the highway. The 2012 Outback...

Bought a Protege sedan tow package for my MSP, but it doesn't fit because of the rear skirt that MSPs have. I don't want to cut up my bumper, so I'm gonna eat the money I spent and give the thing away. If you have a Protege sedan, or a P5 and don't mind the end of the hitch sticking out a couple...

Has anyone removed the stock Mazda 1.25" hitch? If so, is it just bolted on like most aftermarket hitches or will I need to do some surgery on it? Thanks!

I put a Curt hitch on my 2012 CX9 Sport and works great for my bike rack the last 2 years. I just bought the OEM Mazda Wiring Harness, for light trailer use (I'm aware of the 2k limit) hoping that the plug-n-play connector would work, however pulled panels and saw no connector, then came back to...

I have the mazda part readt to install BUT the connector on the car is "male" and the harness part straight from Mazda is also "male", is there something im missing here? I found this old How-to on the site and I see he also has 2 males but I've yet to get a reply...

I'm about to order the Curt hitch and wiring recommended in the forums but they don't have the 2015 listed yet, nor does the dealer. Has anyone else installed a hitch on a 2015? Seems like a pretty safe bet to me that I'd get the right stuff if I get the 2013-2014 kit but I'd really hate to...

Hey, I just bought a 2002 Protege 5. I'm looking to put a roof rack on it, fitted with a storage box, for skis and such. My car has the tracks on the roof (ie not naked). Wondering what my options are in terms of aftermarket roof rack options. Also looking to add an aftermarket hitch to mount...

Autoanything http://www.autoanything.com/towing/20A50741A1.aspx is listing a class III receiver hitch for the CX-5 for $224.95 with free shipping. There is a promo for 15% off if ordered within 24 hours of first visit to online store.

I just bought a 2008 CX9 GT and I'm having trouble sorting out details for towing. Can someone clarify what I'd need to add to be able to safely tow more than 2,000 lbs? I thought all GT's came pre-equipped with the trans cooler, radiator & ecu chip, but local Mazda part guy said mine has trans...

We just got a CX-9 GT and I'm looking to put a hitch on it. It's AWD so it has the pre-towing package but I didn't want the factory hitch because I want the 2" receiver so I can use everything that fits my Jeep. I've been looking around and can't find an aftermarket for the 2011 anywhere, can...

Hi All, Looking at trailer hitches and hitch bike racks for my new mazda 5. Anyone have any thoughts on the U-haul 1.25" hitch. I was also looking at the Thule 914XT or Yakima Double down 4 anyone have experience with these racks? Cheers, Marc

Hi all, I am considering replacing my 6 with a CX-9. One of my requirements is the tow prep package. I believe that it became standard with the AWD models in 2009, but I am interested in 2007-8 models as well. I do not want to assume that a vehicle has the tow prep package just because it has...

Have a hitch installed on their P5. I mainly want to use it for hitch mounted bike rack but it could get other use as well. The main questions I have would be: Which one do you have? Do you like it? How much does it make the car sag with something actually being used with the hitch (if that...