How To Take A Measurement To See If Hitch Mounted Bike Racks Will Fit 2014 Mazda 3

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Im looking at purchasing the Draw-Tite #24914 and wanted to confirm that the Chinook would fit when folded up without bikes. The carrying capacity is attractive, I have two bikes that I have converted to E-Bikes and with batteries removed are around 40 to 43 Lbs each.

asked by: Larry N

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We have not had a chance to install the # 24914 trailer hitch on a Mazda 3, but there is a way to determine if you have enough room for the bike carriers. If you look at the attached directions and then look under your Mazda you can measure from the holes on your vehicle frame that are used for the installation rearward to note where the hitch pin hole will be.

The Chinook, part # S64683 has 6-inches from the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the carrier when folded up and 12-1/2 when folded down.

If you measure more than 6-inches from where the hitch pin hole will be when the hitch is installed on your Mazda then you will have no clearance problems with this bike carrier.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 7

The hitch I recommend for your 2018 Mazda 3 for carrying a bike rack is the Draw Tite part #24914 because unlike the Curt hitch that fits your vehicle part #C11377 it does not require the use of a stabilizer strap when carrying a bike rack like you…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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