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Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (105 Customer Reviews)
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.So far so good. Install on my Mazda 3 hatchback was easier with my dad. Look up “how to remove rubber isolators” to make sure you have the hardware at home. Everything else came with the kit. You’ve got to be careful with the bolts or you’ll lose them inside your frame.
I haven’t towed yet for two reasons:
1. 1-1/4” receiver size isn’t the most common, so I’m ordering a fitting part from etrailer.
2. This product doesn’t include a wiring kit (some others do).
I don’t get under my car often, so it was kind of a fun job. Aligning the hitch to the car’s frame was a challenge. Easier with 2 people.
I was just recently able to attempt installing my new equipment, but unfortunately it does not fit my vehicle.
I have a 2014 Mazda3 Hatchback, which this item is listed as fitting, but as you can see in the pictures the bolt holes are much farther apart on the equipment than on the vehicle.
It appears to have the correct product number which I ordered except that this item us not designed with a C as listed online.
Please advise on how to rectify the issue.
Mike L - 01/30/2019Shipping was prompt. Despite very little apparent damage to the box, the hitch had a few deep scratches and chips. I repaired these with black touch-up paint, but it shouldn't arrive like this. It would be nice if the mounting hardware (bolts and flat brackets) were stainless steel. Installation certainly requires the removal of the four rubber exhaust hangers. Use a jack stand under the main pipe to lower the muffler about two inches. The installation will be very difficult if attempted alone because the hitch has to be carefully moved into position and then the bolts to which guide wires are affixed have to be threaded through the holes on the brackets of the hitch.
The fit is good on a 2017 Mazda3 hatchback. Equal clearance all around and no interference with the exhaust pipes or bumper. Appearance wise, I think the Curt looks better than the Drawtite which a friend of mine has on his Mazda3.
My search for a hitch led me right to etrailer, and the selection and ordering process was a breeze. Shipping was very prompt and the installation process was relatively straightforward. The online video was helpful, but I own the hatchback model so there are a few differences I had to figure out. Some basic bicycle lubricant helped to free the muffler mounts so I could access the mounting points. The only thing I was not able to do on my own was touque the bolts due to the tight clearance of laying under my car, which was expected. The hitch preformed well with the bike carrier I own and I hardly notice the hitch with out the rack on board. Definitely a quality product at a great price and I would certainly recommend etrailer.
It's been a year since I've purchased and installed the trailer hitch for my 2018 Mazda 3 hatchback. Instillation was really easy, and zero body work paneling had to be removed or modified. I really like that because if I were to ever remove the hitch in the future, I can revert back to pristine condition. The quality has been top notch too. Throughout the seasons, the paint has held up and looks good as new. I really would recommend etrailer to anyone looking for mods.
Couldn’t be happier, ship quickly and installed without a hitch.! No pun intended.
The C11377 did not align properly with the frame holes on my 2015 Mazda3 iSport 4dr sedan and had to use the back feeder hole. Also had to trim some of the bottom spolier but not visible from the back. Also was one who pushed a screw back into the frame. Wish they would account for that and include 5 screws.
Instructions were good, install was easy, required no drilling or cutting for my application; 2104 Mazda 3 hatchback.
Removing the exhaust hangers was easy using a spray solution of water and dish soap, I used a cambuckle type of tie down hooked to the suspension to raise and lower the exhaust as needed. I unclipped a wire on the driver side frame to give a little extra space to position the hitch.
It helps to have a helper to position the hitch and hold it up while bolting it.
This is my second hitch from Etrailer and like the first one it arrived in good condition.
This is the 2nd one I have purchased, both perfect. I used this one to tow a jet ski and a 5x8 filled loaded uhaul (separately of course)
This was a perfect fit for my 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback. At first it looked like I could get it in by jacking up the rear. Alas, not the case. However, raising the rear DOES make it easier to work on. If you can sneak a little screwdriver into the rubber muffler mount, and spray in some silicone or other lube, it makes the job of removing the mounts much easier. You only need to remove the BOTTOM part of the mount, by the way. The welds and powder coat finish look great...pleased with the product and looking forward to many miles pulling a small trailer with light boats or a motorcycle. Follow through with etrailer was very professional after they could not find the used hitch that I first ordered. Helpful and friendly....
James - 08/10/2019The hitch it's easy to install, very well built, and if you follow up instructions it won't take longer than 45min to 1hr.
Really recommend this style hitch for Mazda 3
Marcin W - 04/15/2021Works as advertised. Has held up well. Exact fit for my car. Great price and value.
I am so happy with my experience with etrailer.com. I ordered the Curt trailer hitch and a Swagman bike rack for my Mazda 3. Michelle S. was so helpful when the bike rack wasn't immediately available. She made a recommendation for a comparable bookrack- the Hollywood model. I am thrilled with my purchase. The items arrived when promised. The instructions for installing the trailer hitch and assembling the bike rack were very clear. The bike rack is easy to use and very secure. I love that the hooks around the bike frame lock with the key, and that the whole rack locks securely to the car. The bikes hardly moved during our drive out of state and did not touch at all. My family and I had a wonderful vacation this past weekend and were so glad to have great gear to transport our bikes.
Installation was easy on my 2016 Mazda 3/5 door hatchback. Using just a quick squirt of silicone lube on the 4 muffler hanger made them slip off with ease.
The 2 front mounting holes were not obvious and I first though that the hitch wouldn't fit, but looking a little closer the front holes were there under the muffler hanger rod and a little hard to see. They were also covered by tape that was mentioned in the instructions.
I found it helpful to temporarily support the hitch with plastic tie wraps from the muffler hangers with the hitch lifted in place until I could get the nuts on.
U-Haul wanted $250 for there hitch installed.
This thing is solid, clean and a lot easier to install than it looks.
Hitch fit great on my 2016 Mazda 3 sedan. Simple and easy install and it looks great.
Not too difficult to install, instructions were clear and had helpful pictures. No Drilling or cutting, just dropped the exhaust (only held on by rubber grommets) and it bolted right in. I only used it for a tow hitch mounted bike rack and it was more can enough to hold 4 bikes. It seems like it would be very capable of hauling small trailers from uhaul or the trailers that hold canoe's or kayaks. Your major limitation is going to be the 1.25" opening, and your Mazda's engine power. The tow hitch is rock solid and I would recommend this to anyone looking to make their 2104+ Mazda3 more utilitarian.
Evan - 01/30/2018It was easy to install, and start using right away. I've traveled a lot with it and it works very well for my bike rack. I've not had any problems with it. Great product for a reasonable price.
The hitch fit my 2015 Mazda 3 hatchback and the instructional installation video was awesome. Definitely spend $20 and get a set of exhaust hanger removal pliers - it will make the job so much easier (a little silicone spray helps too).
This is my second hitch purchase from etrailer - they are the go to source for good products and top notch customer service.
I put one on my Mazda 3 hatchback and it was as simple as could be. No drilling or anything like that. Fish the bolts thru the frame and tighten it down, then plug in the wires and hide them by the spare tire. The nice thing about this setup is that the plug is always inside and out of the elements when not in use. Even someone with very limited mechanical skills should be able to install a hitch like the one I have. Videos helped too.
Jon C - 03/12/2018Great product, probably the 3rd hitch I have bought from entailed. Everything it's been shipped fast with no issues. Took about 30-40 min to install. Great product and company.
I bought this for my 2014 Mazda 3 Hatchback Touring. It took me an hour or so to install, the only thing required for me was to lower the muffler to make room to fit in, but it did not require removing the bumper or cutting anything. Now I have a hitch on my car which will be great in the future.
So happy I bought this hitch. The service was great, etrailer directed me to the right hitch for my car. My mechanic who put my hitch on really likes their products.
Tiana - 01/30/2018Good product, fantastic price! My only gripe, and it's a small one. I wish etrailer would have wrapped the hitch to prevent damage during transport. There are several spots where the powder coating is chipped off and living in the northeast this will just expedite the rust from setting in.
Mike - 03/21/2017We now have 3 Curt manufacturing trailer hitches in our family on various years of Mazda3. They all fit perfectly and were easy to install for this middle-aged woman. I also bought harnesses from etrailer. They have excellent service and an excellent website from which to order. I have installed both the wire-in harness and the plug in; I would recommend the plug in one for occasional towing. I was able to install the wire-in harness after some YouTube learning about using a multimeter. I also learned how to temporarily lower the muffler to install the hitch. A different brand of hitch is available that can be installed around the muffler instead of having to lower it, but I wanted a Curt Manufacturing hitch, so after some more You Tube learning I installed it without problems. I would definitely order from e trailer again!
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