Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - 2006 Mazda B Series Pickup
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your Mazda B Series Pickup's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.
Features:
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your Mazda B Series Pickup
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Stylish, round-tube design
- Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Rating: Class III
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,000 lbs
- Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 6,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 400 lbs
- Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 600 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
etrailer.com Technical Support
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
13138 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Video of Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Trailer Hitch Installation - 1999 Ford Ranger - Curt
Today's on is 1999 Ford Ranger, we're gonna install part number 13138 from Curt. This is what the hitch looks when installed on the vehicle. Next we'll give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or cargo carrier. From top of receiver opening, down to the ground, its gonna be 15 and a half inches. From center of a hitch pinhole to the edge of the bumper, its gonna be 3 and a half inches. Now, I'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.
Our first step is go ahead and remove the rearmost bumper bracket bolts and J-nuts. We'll also loosen up the bolts going towards the front to give some more room so we can remove the J-nuts. Now, go ahead and tighten up the forwardmost bolts for the bumper brackets and then we'll install our hardware for the hitch. We'll use the hole that we created and there's also a hole for the under frame that we can use. We'll use the carriage bolts and the blocks.
We'll also tape a spacer to the hitch on the forward most fastener. With the hardware installed, we can go ahead and lift up the hitch and put in position. And then we'll go ahead and install the hex nuts on the bottom. We'll tighten the nuts down and then go ahead torque them down as best in the instructions. And with that, we're already finished with our install part number 13138 from Curt, our 1999 Ford Ranger..
2006 Mazda B Series Pickup Owners Who Purchased This Trailer Hitch Also Bought...
Ask the Experts about this Curt Trailer Hitch
- Can Curt Trailer Hitch # 13138 Be Installed and Fit Around the Spare Tire on a 1994 Ford Ranger
- You will be able to install the Curt Trailer Hitch, # 13138, on your 1994 Ford Ranger and still keep the factory spare tire in position under the truck bed. After installing the hitch, you will need a 19 millimeter, open-ended wrench to remove the spare tire as the hitch will interfere with the normal spare tire removal method. What this essentially means is that you cannot use an enclosed wrench, like a socket or tire iron. You will still be able to remove and reinstall the spare, you will just
view full answer...
- Is there Drilling Required to Install Curt Hitch 13138 on a 1998 Mazda B Series
- Some of the vehicles this hitch will fit require drilling and some will not. This hitch uses 4 bolts. On all trucks at least 2 of the holes are present and on some trucks all 4 are present.
At the most you would have to drill two 1/2 inch holes, but you can use the hitch as a template to assist the process. I spoke with one of my contacts at one of our hitch manufacturers an it appears the 2nd pair of holes started appearing in 2002, so you will most likely have to drill. I have added a link
view full answer...
- Is Any Exhaust Modification Required to Install Curt Trailer Hitch, # 13138 on a 2002 Mazda B3000
- According to the installation instructions for Curt Trailer Hitch, # 13138, there will not be any clearance issues regarding the exhaust. In the event that there is a bracket in the way, you would want to modify or relocate the bracket and not modify the hitch. Modifying the hitch will compromise the structural integrity of the hitch and render the capacity unknown. I have included a link to the installation instructions for reference.
To complete your towing set up, the recommended ball moun
view full answer...
- Can I Retain My Spare Tire if I Install a Curt Hitch # 13138
- Yes, you can use this hitch on your 2001 Ford Ranger and still retain your factory spare tire mount.
I attached installation instructions for this product below.
You may also be interested in purchasing:
Ball Mount 3/4 inch Rise or 2 inch Drop, part # 2923
Hitch Ball with 2 inch Diameter and Medium Shank, part # 19247
Hitch Ball with 1-7/8 Diameter and Medium Shank, part # 19260
Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, part # 118344 (installation instructions are linked below)
view full answer...
- Is Drilling Required for Trailer Hitch Installation on a 2003 Ford Ranger and Hitch # 13138
- On some models, there may be drilling involved. If you take a look at step 3 in the instructions I have linked for you, it explains that you may need to use the hitch as a template to drill some holes, but, on some vehicles, those holes may already be there.
If you plan on doing some towing, the recommended ball mount is # 2923 and you can use pin and clip # PC3. For a ball you can use any of the following, depending on the coupler size:
# 19260 (1-7/8 inch diameter)
# 19247 (2 inch diame
view full answer...
- Will Curt Trailer Hitch # 13138 Fit a 2002 Ford Ranger Edge Flare Side
- I spoke with my contact at Curt and he stated that trailer hitch # 13138 does fit the 2002 Ford Ranger Edge flare side. I have included a link to the installation details for you.
If you plan on doing some towing, I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit, # 989900, which comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag. For wiring use Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118344. I have included a link to the isntallation details for the wiring as well.
view full answer...
- Is Drilling Required When Installing a Front Mount Trailer Hitch on a 1997 Ford Ranger
- When installing the Curt Front Mount Hitch, # 31019 on a 1997 Ford Ranger, you will need to enlarge some access holes but you will not be drilling any new holes. Please note that this hitch will not fit models that have a front cross-member (interferes with installation) or 2 wheel drive models built in Canada. I have included a link to the installation details for you.
We also have the Draw-Tite Front Mount Hitch, # 65017. I have included a link to the installation details for this hitch as
view full answer... 
- Will Bumper Bracket Bolts Need to Be Removed to Install Curt Hitch 13138 on a 2001 Ford Ranger
- If you have a step bumper you will need to remove the rearmost bumper bracket bolts and J-nuts to install this Curt Hitch # 13138.
To get a better idea of what installation of this hitch will be like check out the installation instructions and video I attached for you.
view full answer...
- Will Curt Trailer Hitch 13138 Fit a 1999 Ford Ranger With Dual Exhaust
- The Curt trailer hitch # 13138 bolts to the bottom of the frame rails so provided no part of the exhaust is in between the frame rails where the hitch will be present (see instructions and video I have linked for you) having dual exhaust that exits straight from the back of the truck should not be an issue.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. For wiring use # 118325 i
view full answer...
Mazda B Series Pickup Accessories