Can Draw-Tite 76138 Class III Hitch Be Installed on 2022 Mazda CX-5 Without Using a Lift

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Hi. I assume your hitch installs with a 2022 Mazda CX-5? Also, I’ve watched the video and think I can handle the installation... but my question is, is it possible to do it without a hoist? I’d have to crawl under the car to do it.

asked by: Derril

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The Draw-Tite Class III hitch, part # 76138 is indeed a fit for a 2022 Mazda CX-5. Because the muffler on your vehicle is very large and is positioned at the center of the vehicle, it'll need to be temporarily lowered as shown in the linked install video.

It will be very difficult to lower the muffler without the rear of the vehicle being raised, so I'd recommend using a set of ramps such as # FT11909MI to provide some room under the rear of the vehicle.

If you're planning on towing with the hitch, you'll need to add a trailer wiring harness like # 118746, a ball mount like # D-28 and a # PC3 hitch pin and a trailer ball. For a 1-7/8 inch ball, use # 19260 or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball.

I've also linked to an install video for the trailer wiring harness.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

You will need a 1-1/2" wrench like part #C20001 in order to install the nut on the 2" Hitch Ball part #63845. A 1-7/8" wrench would be much too large.

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Answer 2

The Curt #C13315 and the Draw Tite part #76138 for your 2019 Mazda CX-5 are both really great options that would both work great for you, but if I had to pick one over the other I would go with the Curt as it is a little less visible at the rear of…

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Answer 3

Hey Briawnna, The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76138 has a 3.5" measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole back to the end of the receiver tube so it would work with your VelociRAX 412 bike rack. This hitch also has a 675lb…

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Answer 4

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 5

The best hitch for a 2024 Mazda CX-5 is the etrailer item #e98902. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. The etrailer hitch item #e98902 is a…

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Answer 6

A support strap, like part #18050, is required by warranty on many Curt trailer hitch receivers for non-towing applications. However, the Curt Class III hitch for a 2017 Mazda CX-5, part #C13315, does not have this requirement. I verified with Curt…

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Answer 7

For your 2023 Mazda CX-5, I recommend checking out the: -Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit #76138. This trailer hitch has a maximum towing capacity of 4,500-lbs, a maximum tongue weight capacity of 675-lbs, and has a class III…

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Answer 8

I recommend our etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98902 for your 2024 Mazda CX-5. This receiver has the more commonly found 2" receiver opening allowing for a larger selection of hitch mounted accessories and ball mounts. It also has the matte…

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Answer 9

At this time, a plug an play wiring harness is not available for the 2022 Mazda CX-5. The only option is the Vehicle Wiring Harness with Installation Kit #C59496. This is a universal splice in harness that will provide you with a 4-way to power your…

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Answer 10

I have a way you can verify what wiring connector you need. Since I do not have access to the vehicle specs of your 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, the only way to verify what plug style you have on your taillights, you need to physically check the…

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Answer 11

Just a single difference exists between the Curt and etrailer trailer hitches for your 2024 Mazda CX-5, which is the finish. The etrailer hitch has a matte black finish, while the Curt hitch has a glossy black finish, so you can choose which you…

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Answer 12

For your 2021 Mazda CX-5 I recommend going with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13315 you mentioned over the Draw-Tite #76138 due to the Curt hitches being made in the USA, and them having a tougher powder coat finish which we have noticed holds up…

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Can Draw-Tite 76138 Class III Hitch Be Installed on 2022 Mazda CX-5 Without Using a Lift

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