Differences Between the Class III Hitches For the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan

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There are three Class III hitches available for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The Hidden Hitch Class III 2-Inch Hitch, part # 87451, the Draw-Tite Class III 2-Inch Hitch, part # 75579, and the Curt Class III 2-Inch Hitch, part # 13364.

The Hidden Hitch and the Draw-Tite are the same hitch made by Reese, just different part numbers.

All three of the hitches are a square tube design and will install in the same location on the vehicle. So they will all look the same on the rear of your Grand Caravan.

The difference between the Curt hitch, # 13364, and the Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitches, # 75579 and # 87451, respectively, is the mounting bracket on the passenger side. The Curt hitch has a right side bracket that fits around an exhaust bracket and attaches to a third hole on the frame. The other hitches do not have this third attachment point to make installation a little easier.

I am including links to the installation instructions and installation videos on the three hitches. The Draw-Tite and the Hidden Hitch use the same instructions.

I would not say that any one of these hitches is better than the others. All three have the same capacities and they can all be used with weight distribution.

If you plan on doing some towing, I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit, part # EBMK4, which comes with a ball mount, interchangeable ball system, a hitch pin and clip, and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring, use T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector, # 118534. I have included a link to the installation details for the wiring as well.

expert reply by: Jeff D