Solution for Carrying 2 Kayaks With 2020 Mazda CX-5
Question:
2020 Mazda cx5 naked roof. Do not want to carry my 2 10 1/2 feet kayaks on rooftop. Is there a hitch set up and what hitch would you recommend. Thanks! Alan
asked by: Alan P
Expert Reply:
The only true hitch mounted carriers hold the kayaks vertically which I'm pretty sure you don't want on the back of your 2020 Mazda CX-5. This is also not something that we carry. If you choose to go that route you can use the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98902.
If you don't want to use the previously recommended roof rack solution, the only other option would be to get a trailer like the Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer with J-Style Carriers for 2 Kayaks # MAL93FR. This can hold 2 kayaks up to 14' long and has a 400 lb weight capacity. You would still need the hitch for this, along with 4-way wiring # C56377 and a ball mount # 989900.
I have attached some review and installation videos below for your reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- etrailer
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Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer with J-Style Carriers for 2 Kayaks - 400 lbs
- Kayak Trailer
- J-Style
- 2 Kayaks
- 14 Feet Long
- 400 lbs
- Extra Long Tongue
- 5W x 11L Foot
- Galvanized Steel
- Malone
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LockRack Adjustable XL Watersport Carrier - Canoe, Kayak, or 2 SUPs - Side Loading - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Canoe
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Folding
- Bars with T-Slots
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Lockrack
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