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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

Part Number: C11028

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Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" part number C11028 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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CURT Trailer Hitch - C11028

Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Tows up to 2,000 lbs (GTW): Handles light-duty trailers, small boats, or utility loads
Holds up to 200 lbs (TW): Supports bike racks or cargo carriers within Class I limits
Bolt-On Installation: Mounts using included hardware—no welding required
Durable Steel Build: Fully welded, square-tube design adds strength and stability
Gloss Black Powder Coat: Protective finish resists rust for long-term corrosion defense

Features to know about

Haul Gear and Bikes Without Hassle: Class I Hitch with 1-1/4" Receiver

This hitch makes it easy to take along what you need for the weekend. With a 2,000 lb maximum gross trailer weight and 200 lb tongue weight, the 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver is right at home carrying a small trailer, cargo carrier, or a lightweight bike rack. It’s a solid choice for light towing or adding versatile accessory options when space is limited.

Tackle Installs in the Driveway: Bolt-On, No-Weld Design

You don’t need a lift or a welder to get this hitch on your vehicle. The bolt-on design uses factory mounting points and includes all the necessary hardware and instructions. It’s built to line up precisely for a snug fit that makes DIY installation straightforward with basic hand tools.

Built to Last Through Every Trip: Welded Steel with Gloss Black Powder Coat

The fully welded, square-tube steel construction gives this hitch strength and stability for towing or carrying gear. A gloss black powder coat over a protective base coat helps fight rust and corrosion, keeping the hitch looking sharp even after years of road use.

Expand What You Can Do: Accepts Multiple Accessories

When you’re ready to tow or haul, just choose the right add-ons. You can use a drawbar, pin, and clip (sold separately), or pair it with compatible racks and carriers designed for Class I hitches. Whether it’s luggage for a long drive or bikes for an afternoon ride, this receiver adds practical utility wherever you go.

Specs

Dimensions

Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"

Weight and Capacity

Rating: Class I
Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

11028 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C11028 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2006 - 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata excluding models with Appearance Package

Customer Satisfaction Score:

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4.8

31 reviews

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by: Bigote 07/16/2025

Fairly straightforward installation took me a little bit longer than the 90 minutes estimated in the instructions. The installation looks good in solid, and I expect it will pull my small cargo trailer with no problems.

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Gwendolyn Y.

7/25/2025

Hitch looks great! Thanks for sharing these awesome pictures with us!

by: Hugh B 05/17/2013

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Easy to install (did not have to drop the exhaust).
The draw bar is very tight to the rear valance so I had to cut out more than the 3/4" recommended.
Installing the bike rack bolt is still difficult so I may make some adjustments but the hitch is as high under the body as possible and that makes it a good design.
Very pleased.

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by: Don 10/16/2025

This was delivered quickly and intact. It looks good, but I think the most helpful thing was that in the communications from etrailer, they sent videos showing how to install this hitch easily. It was detailed, short and to the point. Great job!! Perhaps I'll write another review after some use.

by: Ronald 05/21/2022

2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Great fit, good instructions and video. I used ramps in the driveway and installed in just a little over 2 hours.

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by: James 06/21/2021

Had it installed. Installer said there were no problems. Works great so far with my bike hitch rack.

James One Year Later

6/22/2022

I only use it for my bike rack, but it is still working great after a year.

by: Dr. John 08/30/2020 One Year Later

Proved everyone wrong that you can tow a Harley with a Miata.

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by: Brian R. 04/12/2016 One Year Later

After a year of occasional use the hitch is working well on my MX-5 2008. The hitch is hidden well and stable enough to carry a set of bikes or hitch carrier with ease on long road trips. Great buy. Still enjoying it. NO rust either, but I admit I mainly keep my car inside my garage. Installation was a bit challenging but after a few hours of playing with adjustments and adjusting holes to bolt in perfectly, it was all worth it. I'm very much a perfectionist when it comes to my MX5 so others may complete the install faster.

by: Delbert Austin 09/04/2019

Had it installed, mechanic said no problems , very good instructions and video.

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by: Larry 07/02/2023 One Year Later

I have purchased three hitch receivers from etrailer, they are all superb quality, fit perfectly for installation, and the company communication and service is excellent. I have recommended etrailer to friends, this is THE place to buy!!!!!!!

by: courtland 01/12/2021

I will let you know how it go
This is my last 2 miata's This will be my 3rd

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by: Emily S. 09/23/2016 One Year Later

2011 Mazda Miata

I had a professional install this on my 2011 Miata using the online instructions, he was done in less than a day and for far less than I expected. It is very unobtrusive. You wouldn't know it was there unless I have a rack on it. I have zero complaints. It has been holding strong for a year now, with daily use (one bike) of a Thule rack for 6 months straight. You can see that the installer didn't make quite enough of a hole in the bumper for it to fit into, but I am fine with that, since the bumper seems to sit on top of it without issues.

by: Robyn 08/10/2019

In my experience aftermarket parts tend to "almost fit". There always seems to be something that is close, but not quite right...something that needs to be bent or filed or cut to get the part to fit. Not so with this hitch; it's a perfect fit, and the quality and finish of the part are excellent.

At first glance, the instructions are not clear, but then you realize that there isn't a lot of detail because the installation is very simple. The only "issue" run into was that they suggested dropping the muffler out of the hangers to allow more working room. This wasn't necessary, and I ended up putting the hangers back because the muffler was in the way of the brackets.

The only think I wished the kit included were plastic plugs to replace the factor plugs that were removed (you need to elongate the holes so the factory plugs won't go back in). I found some body plugs from an Audi that worked perfectly.

by: Craig 08/29/2022

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

The hitch itself is 5 stars. The instructions were lacking a variation for Club model that required a considerable amount of additional trim cutting to access the hitch pin hole and safety chain loop. Also and not a knock to the hitch itself, it did not play well with my aftermarket exhaust. Some longer hangers gave it the necessary clearance, though.

by: Duane 03/12/2023 One Year Later

Mazda Miata

Great product. I had it installed on a Mazda Miata I had a welding shop attach a Miata hub to a square tube and then weld the tube to a solid draw bar to create a continental kit
to carry a donut spare tire. The Miata did not have a spare tire. Now I have one. Peace of nmind

by: John 12/18/2023 One Year Later

Great product ! The hitch was scraped up in shipping, but the person I spoke with in customer service was very polite and wanted to help resolve the problem.

by: Paul 01/06/2023 One Year Later

Took extended trip with two heavy tote boxes on hitch rack. Never knew it was there! Good quality with good looks. Easy install.

by: Carl T 12/13/2016 One Year Later

great stuff , great company with great service and product knowledge. We need more companies like etrailer.com

by: James M 09/05/2022

2013 Mazda Miata

This was a very tight install on my 2013 Miata MX-5. My neighbor helped me and we did have some difficulty with lining up bolt holes. We did not have the luxury of a lift as your instruction video showed, so it had another degree of difficulty as well. I have used it for my bicycle rack now several times and it is very solid. I do hear a bit of clunking against the muffler when I hit some rough spots in the road. I believe this is unavoidable with the close fit.

by: Ryan 06/17/2024

2010 Mazda Miata

Really appreciate the installation videos available on Youtube! The difference between my Miata and the video was that 2 holes were not present in the frame that we had to drill in ourselves, but otherwise, easy peasey!

by: Gary B 06/17/2016

2015 Mazda Miata

Hitch Receiver received promptly and excellent packaging. Will have it installed professionally on my 2015 Miata in the near future. Looks very well constructed.

by: Hans Kehl 03/14/2011

Mazda Miata

MX 5 fits perfectly.
Installation was simple and easy. I am very pleased.

by: Mark 11/06/2021

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Good design, but the workmanship is unacceptable - welding, too much beads at two holes, and the alignment was off. Please get your stuff together, and make America proud!

Sierra K.

11/9/2021

I apologize for the welds. Sometimes powder coating can cake in corners and edges and may need filed. The alignment is caused by flex in receivers that can be realigned by bending with a vice or open step. Here are some other tips:

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by: Don Knudsen 04/02/2015

Mazda Miata

The product was received in good shape and appears sound. It has not yet been installed.

by: A.c. 03/13/2020 One Year Later

Excellent product.

by: Todd 10/17/2014

Order came quickly and was complete. Plan to get this installed next week.

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Will The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11028 Fit A 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata With Aftermarket Exhaust
Hey Sean, The crosstube for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11028 sits about 4" down and 4" back towards the rear of the vehicle from the first mounting hole (closest to the back of the car) in the brackets. The square crosstube measures roughly 1-3/4" x 1-3/4". You can find the mounting hole on the frame and then measure down and back to see if it's going to interfere with the aftermarket exhaust.
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There is one trailer hitch available that is confirmed to fit your 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring as long as it does not have the Appearance Package. This is the Curt Class I Receiver Hitch # C11028. This Class I hitch features a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening and a tongue weight capacity of 200 pounds. Keep in mind that some fascia trimming is required for installation and the exhaust will need to be temporarily lowered. I have attached the written installation instructions that you...
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Hey Russel, We have the Replacement Hardware Kit # RHK that gets you all of the replacement hardware for your hitch once you input the Curt Hitch Part # C11028 into the hitch number section. We don't have a way to separate all of the parts out and only give you a half kit, but that actually works out because you need to use all new hardware for a hitch install. If half of your hardware is already new and you only want half of it then you'll need to visit your local hardware store to get...
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I have one hitch for your 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata however, none of our spare tire carriers are small enough to fit it. The Curt Trailer Hitch item # C11028 is a class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. Due to the small size and weight of your car this is the largest capacity hitch available. All of our spare tire carriers like the Curt item # c31006 you were looking at fit a 2" class III receiver. Additionally, the owner's manuals prohibit the use of adapters like item # HTAD that would allow...
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Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Edition
The appearance package in question includes some additional parts on the exterior that would prevent the Curt trailer hitch # C11028 from being installed. From what I could find, the grand touring edition doesn't have this. But to be sure you may want to inquire with a Mazda dealer. You could also take a look at the picture I have included and if the back of your Miata looks the same then it is likely that the hitch will fit just fine. For installation a trusted mechanic or any place...
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How to Tell if a 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata has the Appearance Package to Install Curt # C11028
The Appearance Package would dress up the exterior of your 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata by giving you a front air dam, side skirts, and a rear under skirt (which it looks like you have). If you do not have the Appearance Package then the Curt Class I Receiver Hitch # C11028 is a confirmed fit for your Miata. There is some modification required which is reflected in our installation notes: Drilling required for installation Fascia trimming required for installation Exhaust must be temporarily...
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How to Use Curt Stabilization Strap # 18050
On certain Curt trailer hitches, Curt requires a stabilization strap for their warranty on non-trailer loads. The strap in question is # 18050. One end attached to the bike rack or cargo carrier, the other end has a hook meant to attach to the gap between the trunk or hatch and the body of the vehicle. Basically any place that it can attach will work as long as it relieves some of the stress on the hitch. I have included a link to a video that shows how to use the strap with a bike rack.
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Curt Vertical Drawbar # D-55007 is a specialty ball mount made for a vertical hitch receiver that faces downward rather than sideways as with hitch # C11028. This is the only aftermarket hitch we offer for the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata; it is a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I type. The Curt ball mount # D-55007 is a Class II ball mount and can only be used in a Class II vertical hitch like C11713, C11746 and C11748. None of these hitches fits your 2006 Miata.
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There is an option that will allow you to carry bikes with your 2010 Mazda Miata Convertible, however, our bike rack manufacturers have determined that the trunk mount bike rack options are not a good fit for the convertible models. Your best option for carrying bikes is to add a trailer hitch and use a hitch mount bike rack. For your Miata, you can use the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, # C11028. I have attached a photo of this hitch installed on Miata so you can see how it will look. For...
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There is an adapter you can use to raise your Curt Cargo Carrier # C18145 on your 2007 Mazda Miata though it will reduce the capacity of your Curt Hitch # C11028 by half and require you to use the 2" shank on your cargo carrier. The Brophy # HT5R will give you 5" of rise and has a 2" receiver but since your cargo carrier weighs 29 lbs it would limit you to carrying 71 lbs of cargo with your carrier. I do recommend using Hitch Receiver Lock # 5200 to lock the adapter in your receiver. I've...
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I checked with my contact int he engineering department at Curt Manufacturing. I was told that the # C11028 IS indeed compatible with the power retractable hard top models. It is also compatible with dual exhaust equipped models. However, if your MX5 Miata has the appearance package (ground effects package) the hitch will not fit. If your vehicle has the appearance package, there is unfortunately no hitch application available. If you will be using the hitch as an attachment point for...
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Curt trailer hitch # C11028 is the only option for a 2007 Mazda Miata. It does fit convertible models. It will not fit models that have the appearance package which is a body kit that is different from other versions of the Miata. On it the fascia will hang lower than other models and will interfere with the hitch installation. If you look at the video I have linked the Miata in it does NOT have the appearance package. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or...
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Curt suggests that the professional install time for hitch # C11028 on a 2006 Mazda Miata is 90 minutes. The wiring harness, # 56082, should install in half that time at most since it just plugs in line with the vehicle tail light wiring and does not require a power wire from the battery. So beginning to end I would estimate 2 to 3 hours tops. This is based on a professional installation by someone who has installed hitches and wiring harnesses before.
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