Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
Item # C11028
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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Class I
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
- 200
- Custom Fit Hitch
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, Mazda MX-5 Miata trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.
Features:
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Drawbar, pin and clip sold separately
- Hitches assembled in the USA, bolts overseas
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
- Rating: Class I
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
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At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
11028 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
2,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
200 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Hitch does not allow
use of weight distribution
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
2,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
200 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Hitch does not allow
use of weight distribution
Tech Tip
Hitch will work with power retractable hardtop model. Drilling required for installation , Fascia trimming required for installation , Exhaust must be temporarily lowered for installation
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" - C11028
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (25 Customer Reviews)
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.by: John 12/18/2023
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: Hugh B05/17/2013
2012 MazdaMX-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.
by: Larry 07/02/2023
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: Duane 03/12/2023
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: Ronald05/21/2022
2010 MazdaMX-5 Miata
Great fit, good instructions and video. I used ramps in the driveway and installed in just a little over 2 hours.
by: Delbert Austin09/04/2019
Had it installed, mechanic said no problems , very good instructions and video.
by: Paul 01/06/2023
Took extended trip with two heavy tote boxes on hitch rack. Never knew it was there! Good quality with good looks. Easy install.
by: James 06/21/2021
Had it installed. Installer said there were no problems. Works great so far with my bike hitch rack.
by: Craig08/29/2022
2013 MazdaMX-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: Emily S.09/23/2016
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: Brian R.04/12/2016
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: courtland01/12/2021
I will let you know how it go
This is my last 2 miata's This will be my 3rd
by: James M09/05/2022
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: Robyn08/10/2019
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: Mark11/06/2021
2006 MazdaMX-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: Carl T12/13/2016
great stuff , great company with great service and product knowledge. We need more companies like etrailer.com
by: Gary B06/17/2016
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 Kehl03/14/2011
Mazda Miata
This Trailer Hitch Receiver for my Miata MX 5 fits perfectly.
Installation was simple and easy. I am very pleased.
by: Don Knudsen04/02/2015
Mazda Miata
The product was received in good shape and appears sound. It has not yet been installed.
by: A.c.03/13/2020
Excellent product.
by: Todd10/17/2014
Order came quickly and was complete. Plan to get this installed next week.
by: Jeffrey 03/29/2023
2014 MazdaMX-5 Miata
by: Todd 01/05/2022
by: Tim 05/17/2021
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view full answer... - Hitch for 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata with Retractable Hard Top and Dual ExhaustI 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...
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2015 Mazda Miata MX-5We do offer a Curt Class I hitch for your 2015 Mazda Miata MX-5 as long as it does not have the appearance package. It also fits the Miata with the power retractable hardtop. Curt hitch # C11028 features a 1-1/4-inch receiver opening and installs using included hardware. A bit of drilling and fascia trimming is required. I have linked an install video as well as a helpful article to illustrate the installation process. If you plan to use the hitch for a bike rack you can use one of the...
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view full answer... - How to Tell if a 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata has the Appearance Package to Install Curt # C11028The 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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view full answer... - Will the Curt Hitch # C110283 Fit on 08 Mazda MX-5 retractableI 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. However, if your MX5 Miata has the appearance package (ground effects package) the hitch will not fit. If you will be using the hitch as an attachment point for a bike rack or cargo carrier, the warranty stipulations of the Curt C11028 hitch state that a stabilizing strap like part # 18050 must be used. I have linked...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Availability for 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata with Appearance PackageI spoke with my contact at Curt about the fitment of the Class I Receiver Hitch # C11028 on your 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata with the Appearance Package and he said that although it does fit up to the frame, there is a significant amount of fascia trimming that needs to be done for you to have access to the hitch receiver. Normally these would be somewhere around 3" holes that would need to be cut but he said for this particular application the holes would need to be somewhere in the ballpark...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Fit Recommendation for 2007 Mazda MX-5 MiataThe correct Curt trailer hitch for your 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the Curt # C11028, the part # C11729 that you referenced is not a fit as it is for Older model Miatas.
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James
6/22/2022
I only use it for my bike rack, but it is still working great after a year.