Parts Needed to Tow Trailer with 2010 Mazda CX-7

Published 11/17/2016

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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs

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Question:

My Mazda CX7 2010 has towing capacity of 2000lb MAX. I need to buy the right towing kit to tow the trailer 5x8 I do not understand how to determine what GTW or TW I need and wither I would need a ball or standard mount. Do I need to buy the break wires separately? Can someone please help?!

asked by: Baom

Expert Reply:

For your 2010 Mazda CX-7 you would want to first start with a trailer hitch. For that you would want the Draw Tite part # 75512 which is a confirmed fit.

Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring you then would want the Tekonsha Kit part # 118405 which is a confirmed fit. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C