Bumper Clearance For etrailer Receiver On a 2021 Mazda CX-5 with 1UP Folding Bike Rack

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1. Your etrailer 98902 is the exact same hitch as the Curt 13315 except it is matt black powder coat? They look exactly the same. 2. I am buying this hitch to mount a bike rack made by company called 1UP Attached is photo of their rack in the folded up storage position. Your installation video shows the etrailer hitch when mounted is 3 inches recessed from the outer edge of CX 5 bumper. From the 1UP diagram attached, it looks like the rack must be ed to 4 inch minimum, leaving 3.5 inches clearance from edge of the hitch to the rack in folded up position. Its a tight fit do you think it will work without rubbing on my CX 5?? Thanks for all the help you guys are great!

asked by: David M

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The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98902 and Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13315 are nearly identical with the exception being the matte powder coating on our hitch as opposed to the gloss powder coating used on the Curt. I prefer the matte as it blends in better with the undercoating and fascia on your 2021 Mazda CX-5.

I do not see you having any issues with the fit of the 1UP bike rack with our receiver. When we measured the 3" bumper distance we went from the edge of the bumper to the center of the hitch pin hole. Your 1UP rack is measuring 3.5" from the end of the receiver tube to the nearest portion of the rack. Since the distance from the end of the receiver to the center of the pin hole is approximately 2" you should have plenty of clearance.

I recommend also installing the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118746 so that you can add Auxiliary Lights # C53201 to your bike rack so that the vehicles behind you will be able to see the lights, since your tail lights will likely by harder to see when you are carrying your bike.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Absolutely! For your 2021 Mazda CX-5 there are a few different Class III Trailer Hitch options, the Draw-Tite #76138, the Curt #C13315, the etrailer #e98902, and lastly the #EH68VR. Starting with the similarities each of these hitches has a hidden…

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Answer 2

I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118746 for your 2021 Mazda CX-5. This harness uses factory style connectors to plug into your tail light harness so that you do not have to splice into your tail light wiring. This will give you…

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Answer 3

I'm not sure how the OEM hitch installs on your 2020 Mazda CX-5, but the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98902 requires zero trimming of the bumper. It is designed to fit around the muffler and the receiver hangs just below your bumper as you…

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Answer 4

The etrailer brand #e98902 Class III hitch is a great choice for your 2020 Mazda CX-5. Finding the necessary rise/drop ball mount is a straightforward process. Measure from the top inside of the receiver tube to the ground. Measure from the underside…

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Answer 5

The etrailer.com ball mount kit part #989900 is a great choice as it covers several different rise/drop configurations as well as coupler sizes. One ball mount can do 3/4" rise or 2" drop and the other does 2-3/4" rise or 4" drop.…

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For a 2 inch hitch that fits 2021 Mazda CX-5 the Curt part #C13315 is the best option. We have found that Curt has the highest quality control and has great weight capacities for carrying a bike rack as well as it has a 600 lb tongue weight…

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The pricing of a hitch and and the installation can vary based on the manufacturer and the location where you get the hitch installed. I recommend going with the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98902 for your 2020 Mazda CX-5 because it gives you…

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Answer 8

The best trailer hitch option for your 2019 Mazda CX-5 is the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98902. This is a no-drill, class III hitch with a 2 inch receiver opening, which will not only work great with any Swagman platform combo rack, like…

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Answer 9

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 10

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 11

According to my research the only difference between a 2022 Mazda CX-5 and a 2023 Mazda CX-5 is that they offered an additional paint job for the new model year, meaning anything that is confirmed to fit a 2022 should fit a 2023 without any issues.…

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Answer 12

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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