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  1. Trailer Hitch
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  3. Class III
  4. 2 Inch Hitch
  5. 6000 lbs GTW
  6. Visible Cross Tube
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2002 Ford Excursion
CURT

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Part Number: 13188
$232.83
Retail:$375.95
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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" part number 13188 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - 13188

  • Class III
  • 2 Inch Hitch
  • 6000 lbs GTW
  • Visible Cross Tube
  • 600 lbs TW
  • CURT
  • 10000 lbs WD GTW
  • For Towing
  • 1000 lbs WD TW

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.


Features:

  • Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
  • 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
  • Hitch assembled in the USA, bolts overseas


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
  • Rating: Class III
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 6,000 lbs
      • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 10,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 600 lbs
      • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 1,000 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.



13188 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

93 reviews
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

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Packaging and Delivery was good. Went on very easy.



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2010 Nissan Armada

Fit just perfect, took about 15 minutes to install by myself.



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Product bolted on with ease. Perfect. The packaging was top notch, it was delivered very quickly, and was the exact model for my vehicle. My 6 year old son and 2 year old daughter "helped" me put it on in less than 15 minutes. That easy.



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My purchase arrived quickly and was in great condition. The instructions are easy to follow. It appears to be a quality item. I'll recommend etrailer.



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Nissan Armada

Excellent Hitch. Extremely eInstall time states 30 minutes, but only took less than 5 minutes on my Armada with the pre welded thrreaded nuts. Looks like a good quality hitch.



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2008 Infiniti QX56

Bolted on 2008 QX56 with no issues. Took longer to get cover plate unriveted from bumper than to install the hitch. Good quality. Looks great.



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2007 Nissan Armada

With the hitch,receiver,wiring harness and the lock it would of cost me the same price just for a hitch and installation at U-Haul great deal and easy to install.



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2006 Nissan Armada

The money I saved by doing it myself. The dealership wanted 2X. Thanks to etrailer.com for low prices, excellent customer service, and an easy do-it-yourself video. The video was awesome. I just hit pause after every step and put it together in a snap. Thanks for the money savings.



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2010 Nissan Armada

It didn't seem to want to fit on my 2010 Nissan Armada. I called Etrailer.com. Tommy at Etrailer.com did some research and called me back pretty quickly. He said he was told that the hitch definitely fits but had to be muscled into position because it sits really tightly against the car bumper. Getting some help and using a little muscled it was installed in about 10 minutes. Looks great and works great.



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2006 Nissan Armada

The receiver hitch arrived in great condition. It fit perfectly on my vehicle. The holes lined up exactly as needed and installation was quick and easy. It is a well-built product and is very heavy duty. It looks good on my vehicle.

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Dallashock

8/27/2025

The hitch has been in use for a year now. I added it to a Nissan Armada that didnt come with the tow package. The hitch works great. I have towed with it many times and have never had any issues. It was a great addition to my vehicle.



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Love the look of your hitch, easy insta ll.



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Ford Edge

Easy ordering, arrived in good condition. The hitch was secured to the side of the box and not flopping around. The hardware was tucked into the receiver and the plug I also ordered was attached to the hitch so it wouldn’t flop around. Packaged very well, many companies could learn from etrailer. Install was super easy, hardest part was drilling out the 7 rivets that held a small plastic cover on the lower edge of my bumper.



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2007 Nissan Armada

Easy to install, took me about an hour for the hitch and plug just using hand tools. Works great. I would have liked to have the chance to buy everything I needed as a bundle instead of 3 different purchases. I have an 07 Armada and to activate the trailer plug you need to buy the 3 relays. So had to get those a couple days latter and pay more for shipping because I needed my lights to work ASAP. Over all very happy with my purchase saved me over $300 to do it myself.



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2011 Nissan Armada

This is a well built trailer hitch. All of the holes lined up perfectly. It was a very snug fit behind the bumper so it took a little extra muscle to get it place on my 2011 Armada. This trailer hitch looks great on my SUV.



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I'm happy whit this Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver looks great strong,bold ,neat I definitely like it a lot I'm planing to use in my trip to Yosemite National Park I will up date my review on the future



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Great hitch! I actually pulled a utility trailer for the first time a week ago. I rented a utility trailer from Lowes because I wanted to pickup up lawnmower rider.



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2008 Infiniti QX56

Arrived a few days after I ordered. Fit perfectly on my 2008 QX56. All 6 bolt holes lined up perfectly. low profile, looks stock. To top it off a great price and free shipping. very satisfied customer

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Charles P.

12/22/2019

Still perfect!



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2006 Nissan Armada

The product is really what I was expecting from you guys it fits exactly no complaints , looks really nice in my Nissan armada 2006 was really easy to install it no problems at all thanks so much,sorry if covered with my fingers it is because of the tags??



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Hitch receiver was very easy to install and took approximately 45 minutes overall. The fit was precise and only required some assistance to hold it up while running the bolts in. It would have been nice to know that there is a welded nut inside the receiver that allows the lock bolt to be threaded in to prevent vibration and wobbling of any attachment in the receiver. It is not something you look for, but after finding it, I was delighted that a potential problem was averted. That's the only complaint with the set up and it was very minor.

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Tom P.

8/14/2016

Still appreciate the value of this item. Money saved by taking our bikes on vacation instead of renting has more than paid for this receiver and the bike rack bought with it.



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Great quality and very easy installation. I did it by myself with just a 12mm ratchet. It only took me 10 minutes. Easy peasy. Everything was perfect with this order. Very pleased.



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2013 Nissan Armada

Installed on 2013 Armada. Lined up great, completely hidden behind the bumper. Easy install.



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I think this "custom fit" product should be designed to fot the vehicle better. The install was simple and the bolt hole lined up well, but the center section of my back bumper is pushed upward by the hitch receiver. I am not willing to remove the piece and make it look terrible so it will just have to remain deformed. As far as etrailer.com is concerned, the service was excellent, the price was good, communication couldn't have been better and the shipping was fast. I would definitely recommend this company.



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Fit perfectly installed in about 10 min utes



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2013 Nissan Armada

This was very easy to install. It looks just like the video tutorials on etrailer's website. Came on time and in perfect condition. I would highly recommend shopping here! I used the hitch to tow my camper and the height was perfect as described in the video.



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Infiniti

I have a 2008 Infiniti
QX 56 and this
hitch mount fit it perfectly. Item number 13188. I also got the C55774 Curt T wiring harness connector and it worked perfectly also.


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