Recommended Towing Package for a 2011 Mazda 3 Sedan

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Car: 2011 Mazda 3 sedan iTouring 2.0 I am looking for help with the following items: Class I hitch Trailer wiring Transmission cooler I need stuff that will just hook up and work. Not sure I understand the difference between some of the options I see when I search your site. Thanks.

asked by: Joshua G

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We have everything you are looking for, but I must warn you that Mazda does not recommend towing with this vehicle, so you would be doing so at your own risk. The other complication is that there is no stated towing capacity for your vehicle because it is not recommended for towing. You will want to be very careful if you choose to tow.

For a trailer hitch I recommend the Curt Class I Hitch # C11393. This hitch as a Gross Trailer Weight Capacity of 2,000 lbs. and a Tongue Weight Capacity of 200 lbs. This means this hitch can only tow 2,000 lbs. of weight, but your vehicle may not be able to tow this much so just because the hitch can tow 2,000 lbs. does not mean you vehicle can handle 2,000 lbs. This trailer hitch fits on 2011 Mazda 3 Sedans without LED lights and no drilling or welding is required for installation.

For a wiring harness, I recommend the Tow Ready Wiring Harness # 118420. I attached an installation video for this wiring harness for your convenience.

I recommend Derale Series 8000 Transmission Cooler # D13501 for your vehicle. This will fit on your 2011 Mazda 3. I attached a review video of this transmission cooler you may want to check out. Unfortunately, this will not be a "hook up" installation as transmission coolers take some time to put in. I attached an installation video for this cooler on a Derale 8000, while it will not be the same process for your vehicle, you can get an idea of how it will install on your 2011 Mazda 3.

To complete your towing package, you will also need a ball mount, hitch ball and pin and clip. I recommend the Curt Ball Mount # C45521 as it can fit a 1-1/4" hitch opening. For a hitch ball I recommend the 2" Hitch Ball # A-90 or 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # 19260. Finally, I recommend the Curt pin and clip # F-4.

I attached help articles on: common transmission cooler questions, what you need to tow a trailer and how to clean the weld nuts you will use to bolt your hitch to your vehicle.

expert reply by: Sarah H

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Answer 1

There is a way for you to add a trailer hitch to your 2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner bus. Although there are none mounted vertically onto the frame, they will use brackets to mount to the frame which can be bolted or welded on. What you need is the…

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The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part #CU94FR is a great plug-in-play option for a 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe and what I recommend using. I have attached an install video below for you as well.

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 7

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 8

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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Answer 9

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 12

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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