Show your hitch and hitch mount accessories on the Mz5

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Silentnoise713

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2008 Mazda5 GT

• Aug 20, 2013

• #1

Roll call to all those who have a hitch and hitch mount accessories. Please post up pics on what hitch you are using, how you like it, degree of difficulty with install (DIY), and if you recommend/regret your purchase. What accessory are you using and do you recommend/regret?

Ive officially given up on the 2 hitch and have to settle with 1.25. 
My leading choices are +12 Curt class 1 and the SoftRide Dura Assist bike rack + ski attachment. Anyone have feedback on these?



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Last edited: Aug 21, 2013

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Vasy

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2012 Mazda 5

• Aug 20, 2013

• #2

Hi,
I went with https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned),
I think you saw my video for install.
I'd say it is easy to do, only tools would be a basic socket set, drill and one inch bit, beer and 1 hour tops.
I picked up some 3 bike rack from Costco, can't recall the make/model but it works ok for me.
I don't have any regrets so far.

 

Last edited: Aug 20, 2013

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Silentnoise713

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2008 Mazda5 GT

• Aug 20, 2013

• #3

More info and pic on the bike rack please. How much?

 

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Vasy

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2012 Mazda 5

• Aug 22, 2013

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Silentnoise713 said:

More info and pic on the bike rack please. How much?

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Sorry, was not home before very late past few days, finally was able to get the pictures.

 

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Silentnoise713

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2008 Mazda5 GT

• Aug 22, 2013

• #5

Thanks. Looks like a nice/simple/low profile rack but seems kinda expensive. However, Goolge only shows a 4 bike rack at Costco.


Anyone here using a bike rack but also lowered? Wondering if/how the stiffer spring might impact the bikes shakin' in the back on rough roads.

 

Last edited: Aug 28, 2013