Hitch and Expandable Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2008 Mazda CX-7

Updated 06/18/2014 | Published 06/17/2014

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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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2-Bike Add-On for Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches - Aluminum - Gunmetal Gray

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Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray

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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount

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Question:

I do not have a hitch on my car yet. Id like to get a 2-bike platform rack like the Thule T2, or Kuat NV, etc that has the option to add a 2-bike extension. The only racks Ive noticed that offer this option are the ones that mate up to Class II 2 Hitches. It seems this has to do with the tongue weight rating...I cant find the tongue weight rating for my car, only the towing capacity, which is a mere 2000 lbs. Do you have some 2inch hitches that will fit my car?

asked by: Mike

Expert Reply:

Let's start with a hitch, there are Class III hitches available for your 2008 CX-7 that would be excellent for using to carry a bike rack. For that I would recommend the Draw-Tite # 75512. Install video attached.

With that hitch installed you could use the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack part # TH69TX. This has everything you need to use as a 2-bike or a 4-bike rack. Or you could use the Kuat NV part # NV22G with the extension part # NA22G.

expert reply by: Jameson C