Option for Carrying 4 Bikes with a 2012 Mazda 5
Question:
Hello, based on your response to the question in the following link, will this hitch allow me to use a 4-bike hitch mounted carrier? Is this option only available for the 2012 model Mazda 5? http://www.etrailer.com/question-25074.html Im a bit confused as there was an earlier expert post that stated that a 4-bike carrier would be too much: http://www.etrailer.com/question-15238.html Thank you for your time and assistance.
asked by: Todd R
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Expert Reply:
On a Class I hitch you should never carry more than 2 bikes with a hitch mounted bike rack. The reason is because of the additional weight and leverage of the additional 2 bikes would be too much for the hitch/frame and would most likely cause damage. I attached an FAQ on hitch classifications for you to check out.
At this time there are only Class I hitches available for your vehicle (like the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11127 you referenced). However, you if you really need to transport 4 bikes you could install a roof rack if you do not have one and then put bike racks up there. I attached a page that has all of the different roof racks available for your vehicle for you to check out.
For a roof bicycle rack you could get a couple Thule FastRide Fork-Mount Bike Carriers # TH95JV. You will need to check to see what the carrying capacity of your roof is to make sure you would not be overloading your vehicle.
expert reply by: Jameson C
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Products Referenced in This Question
Thule FastRide Roof Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Bike Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Black
- Thule
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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