Installing Saris Bones EX 3 Bike Rack On 2025 Mazda CX-5
Updated 08/24/2026 | Published 08/15/2026
Question:
For the Saris Bones EX3 on a 2025 Mazda CX5: Where do I place bottom pads of the rack? Do I need hatch huggers?
asked by: Doug M
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Expert Reply:
Hey Doug! The lower feet or pads on the Saris Bones EX 3 Bike Rack # SA803 go in the license plate well on your CX-5. Hatch huggers are not required by Saris for installation on your vehicle. See the notes attached below.
What kind of bikes are you carrying?
expert reply by:
Robin H
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CX-5 Fit Notes
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Vtboarder
8/23/2026
Hi, I have this bike rack, and I like it a lot. The bottom feet pivot, and sit in the license plate well of my Subaru Outback wagon. I just carried three bikes (two of the ebike/hybrids) without any issues. That is something that I never would have done with my generis straight bar rack. Probably around 105 lbs total. Rock solid.