Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For Carrying a Bike Rack With 2" Receiver Behind a 2016 Mazda 6

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Hello I have a 2016 Mazda 6 and plan to equip it with your Curt 11356 hitch. I also want to add a 1/14 to 2 “ adapter so I can use my 2” bike rack. I know you recommend the HTAD for the class 1 hitch but can I go with the economy adapter since I understand the Curt does not have a stop inside to prevent ing longer shanks? Or am I missing something. Thx.

asked by: John H

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If you are wanting to use your 2" bike rack you will want to install the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7301 on your 2016 Mazda 6. Both the Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter # e43YR which will fit the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11356 and Hitch Adapter # HTAD reduce the capacity of the receiver by 50%. This will reduce the tongue weight from 200lbs to 100lbs by using the adapter and will likely push your bike rack with any bikes over the 100lb limit. By using the EcoHitch with a 2" receiver this will not need an adapter or lessen your tongue weight.

The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118587 will provide you with a 4-way flat connector. This will be required for towing and for Auxiliary Lights # C53201 if your bikes or bike rack impair the view of your tail lights.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Hey Pam, so the highest rated 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapters we offer have a 350 lb tongue weight capacity like with the part #e43YR for a straight adapter or the part #e93YR for one with a rise built into the shank. You have to keep in mind…

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The Hitch Adapter 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch, item #80303, has a longer shank on it so that it can not be installed in a lower capacity Class I hitch. Class I hitches have a stop inside the receiver to keep higher capacity Class II…

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Easiest solution for that would be the Curt auxiliary LED indicator lights part #C53201. This would allow you to add stoplight/turn signals to your bike rack and it plugs into a 4-way like you mentioned.

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Yes, we do have a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that will fit the wagon model of the 2017 Mazda 6 it is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver item #306-X7301. This hitch is custom fit and bolts directly to your Mazda 6 with included…

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One of the things to consider when transporting 4 bikes on your 2016 Mazda 6 is the tongue capacity rating of your vehicle. This is usually found in your owner's manual. If you discover that the combined weight of 2 adult bikes and 2 kid bikes…

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Yes, they will Jeff. The etrailer Hitch item #e77ZV fits both the 2025 and 2026 Toyota Camrys. This is a class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver that has a 2,000 lbs towing capacity and a maximum tongue weight of 200 lbs. If you're needing a…

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Answer 7

Hey Bob, the etrailer 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch hitch adapter part #e93YR that you referenced would work for you. This does cut the capacity of the hitch it is used with by 50 percent so you'd need to make sure that the OEM hitch of your RAV4 has…

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Hey Doug! The closest thing we have to what you're asking for is the 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Adapter item #e93YR. This has a 5" rise and most likely won't work for your Camry for the same reason what you're asking for…

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I do see your Aventon Level 2 bike has a weight of 54lbs. Since you are using the Curt Receiver #C12490 on your 2013 Scion xB and being a 1-1/4" receiver I recommend the Yakima OnRamp #Y28DJ as it can support bikes up to 66lbs each and has a…

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Answer 10

I do have an option for you but there are unfortunately only class I, 1-1/4" trailer hitch options for a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta which is the case for a lot of these smaller sedans since they are not designed for heavy duty pulling or hauling. I…

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Answer 11

Hi Richard, Using a hitch adapter will reduce your trailer hitch's capacity by 50% and the use of an adapter isn't always allowed depending on the bike rack. You'll want to first check with the bike rack manufacturer if they allow for an…

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Answer 12

Hey Walt. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch item #306-X7359 is preferred because it has a 2" receiver over the Draw-Tite item #24956 1-1/4" receiver. There's way more bike racks and cargo carriers that fit 2" hitches than there are…

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Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For Carrying a Bike Rack With 2" Receiver Behind a 2016 Mazda 6

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