Curt trailer hitch on sale

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pmill

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Just wanted to give anyone looking for a hitch a heads up, autoanything has the curt class 3 hitch 20% off, then another promo code EJA1608 for another 20% off, plus free shipping. I didn't think it would allow me to use the additional promo code, but to my surprise it did.

My total ended up being $102.39, cheapest price I've found since I've started looking. Beats Amazon's price on both the class 3 and class 2. Now I just need to find a decent bike rack.

If this post is against forum rules for advertising or what not, please delete. Wasn't sure or not, but wanted to get people a good deal.
 
Xcellent - just bought it. Also, will use Mazda's towing wiring harness.
 
bmninada said:
Xcellent - just bought it. Also, will use Mazda's towing wiring harness.
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Do you know if Mazda's wiring just ties into the rear taillights for everything or it actually draws power from the battery? I am using the Curt wiring harness that is plug-n-play. Works well without anything issues, but it doesn't draw power from the battery which I honestly would prefer it did. Luckily I am not towing anything that has massive amounts of lighting.
 
russiankid said:
Do you know if Mazda's wiring just ties into the rear taillights for everything or it actually draws power from the battery? I am using the Curt wiring harness that is plug-n-play. Works well without anything issues, but it doesn't draw power from the battery which I honestly would prefer it did. Luckily I am not towing anything that has massive amounts of lighting.
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The OEM harness draws power for the trailer lights from the battery with a separate fuse. Curt has one of those as well
 
No problem. I forgot to add, the promo code expires January 10th, so it's this weekend only
 
Did you get the class II (#12080) or class III (#13127)?

I'm thinking going with just the lighter one (II), almost half the weight, enough for the capacity of the CX-5. There're bike racks as well as 2" ball for 1-1/4" receiver so I think the 2" tube with added weight is not really needed.

And thanks for posting the coupon code!
 
I went with 13127, class 3. I was thinking of going with the smaller one, but some of the bike racks I've been looking into require 2" receiver. I know they make adapters, I just figure it'll be more sturdy going with 2".

Edit: If I was only going to be carrying one or two bikes, I probably would have gotten the smaller, class 2 hitch. But I'll be carrying 3 bikes, possibly 4 in the future.
 
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I have carried only two bikes, and I rarely tow something. After reading through a bunch of forums (mostly recommending the 2" receiver), as well as scouting for 1-1/4" bike racks, I finally pulled the trigger on the smaller one (class 2). The advantages are mostly on the lighter weight, a little less visibility of the receiver sticking out from the bumper, and a tiny bit more ground clearance. The installation probably will have to wait till summer. Again, thanks for the coupon.
 
Sillyxone: Very true about the weight and visibility. Not a problem posting the promo code. I've received plenty of help so far on the forums, so it's the least I could do.

My install will have to wait till spring as well. Won't be needing it till then anyway.
 
I went with the (CURT) 2" receiver and love it. The marginal weight difference is not an issue IMO. More importantly I wanted the flexibility of having access to more optional extras that only 2" receivers offer. In particular I added a step hitch which I wanted for 2 reasons: to protect my CX-5 bumper/tailgate from being hit by other vehicles and to access my roof when washing/chamoising.
 
Don't leave the step or anything else in the receiver for any length of time I twill rust in place and become permanent.
 
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