Adapter Required To Carry a Kuat Bike Rack with 2 Hitch On a 2023 Mazda CX-30 With 1-1/4 Receiver

Updated 05/16/2023 | Published 05/15/2023

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Question:

2023 Mazda CX 30 Your hitch is 1.25, my 2 bike Kuat bike rack is 2 inch. Which adapter would you recommend ?

asked by: Drew P

Expert Reply:

You may not be able to use an Adapter # e43YR with your Kuat bike rack and the Curt trailer Hitch Receiver # C49CR on your 2023 Mazda CX-30. Since the receiver is rated for 200lbs of tongue weight and the use of an adapter lowers the receiver capacity by 50%. So with the receiver only being able to then support 100lbs, the Adapter # e43YR weighing 6lbs and the Kuat Bike Rack # BA22B weighing 52lbs it leaves you with only 42lbs for your bikes.

You may need to switch to their Transfer Bike Rack # KU74FR which will fit either a 1-1/4" or 2" receiver. With not needing the adapter you will not have to reduce the capacity for the receiver.

expert reply by: Bud M