Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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This hitch is built for versatility with a 2" x 2" receiver opening and a Class III rating. It’s rated for 4,000 lbs maximum gross trailer weight and 400 lbs maximum tongue weight, or up to 5,000 lbs GTW and 500 lbs TW when used with weight distribution. That’s plenty for small campers, light boats, or multi-bike setups. Whether you’re towing a utility trailer or loading up the bike rack, it gives you steady performance and the strength you can rely on.
The 2" receiver opening works with most bike racks, cargo carriers, and ball mounts without needing an adapter. You can easily switch between hauling bikes for the family or adding a cargo tray for road trips and extra storage. It’s ready for your everyday gear and weekend adventures alike.
This fully welded hitch receiver bolts directly to the frame—no welding required. The complete hardware kit and step-by-step instructions make it straightforward to install in a driveway with basic tools. The precision, robotic welding helps everything line up cleanly, so you don’t have to fight with fitment or do extra modifications.
The square-tube design is sturdy and finished in a gloss black powder coat over a protective base layer to fight rust and corrosion. That durable coating keeps it looking sharp even after years of use in rough weather or on the road. It’s made to handle the elements while staying strong through every haul.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Product arrived in good condition box was pretty torn up open on one end
fast delivery, nice product !
the hitch was sent on the same day and everything was perfect!
It was perfect.
Solid! Definitely well manufactured. My dad and I had it out of the box and installed in less than an hour. Very happy with the price and quality of the product. Thank you!!
Product is exactly what I wanted, no missing parts. Website was easy to use and order tracking was VERY in depth.
Great price for the product I was looking for. Good recommendations for compatible accessories.
Hitch is well made, nicely finished, fits easily into place. I'm very happy with it, and with the price and service etrailer has. Sorry no pic of the install - we're busy loading up for a 3 month trip in our Eurovan!
Went on easy. Pulled a uhaul across the states two days after putting it on. For Eurovans, you should know that you have to pull back the heat shield to get the nut on the handle in place. A little tricky but very doable.
Super thick 1/4" side plates make for a sturdy product. Bolted right up- even all the bolt holes lined up correctly.I could wish it was a little closer to the rear bumper/higher up for more ground clearance as there is a cut out for a hitch on mine already.
Fit very well. Only trouble was getting bumper bolts out then hitch went in great. I'm not a mechanic but I made it
We are an independent repair shop specializing in Audi/Volkswagen; we order hitches from here for our customers on a regular basis.
This hitch and all others we have installed have been great.
Installation is always smooth with minimal modification and the product is good quality.
We have not had a single unhappy customer after installing a hitch from etrailer.com
Thanks!
Very good quality. Installed easily but the directions were a little slim. I had trouble figuring which bolts/nuts required which torque pressure. I had to use a hydraulic jack to raise the bumper to align the holes. I am very satisfied. It seems to be a fine product.
Gary
7/9/2021
It is working very well. Easy to install and very sturdy. I would recommend this product. Pulling back the heat shield was easier than I anticipated.
Installation went fairly smoothly. Be prepared for the bumper fasteners to be very rusty. May be wise to spray with rust penetrating product periodically before installation.
Hitch itself is of quality. Big, thick welds and a nice paint finish. This is my first Curt product, and I am impressed. The fasteners provided are also great with the classy, thick copy cad plating, although there is one exception...
The "handle nut". I have had problems with similar captured nuts like these before that are used in critical areas. This one was no different. The nut stripped before I was even close to the torque spec provided in the instructions. A chain is as strong as its weakest link, and this nut is weak.
A quick call to Curt had a new one in the mail for me in a couple of minutes. I sincerely hope they take my advice and reconsider their source for this piece. Surely, this nut shares its origins with the novel coronavirus.
Can't wait to tow with TDi power!
Jack R.
4/3/2021
Still installed. No rust visible despite a tough winter.
Took about 1 hour with power tools and two floor jacks.
Awesome place to buy a Trailer hitch. I received my Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver for my 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan Camper and installed it immediately. Everything fit like a glove and is just beautiful. It was extremely easy to order, price was very excellent, and shipping was very quick, not mention the fantastic tracking of my shipment. If there were 10 stars, that would have been my choice. Thank you very much!
Good fit; fairly clear instructions. One challenge was getting the "handle nut" on as there was an exhaust shield in the way. Solved by drilling out the rivet holding the heat shield, finishing the install, then putting in a new rivet. It's also helpful to remove the spare tire when doing the install. Nice and solid once done; this will allow me to use most hitch racks and actually tow something useful, as needed.
my trailer hitch has performed very well. installed it on my 2002 VW euro van and also purchased the cargo basket for long trips.
This is the second trailer hitch I’ve bought from E trailer, vw Touareg was the first very easy install no problems. Second is the 2002 Eurovan, the trailer hitch system is great and the instructions are straight forward, not etrailers fault but the eurovan is tough without a lift, a blow torch or a friend. The bumper will sag so taking off the rear most bolt on the muffler side is almost impossible. One thing that was a little annoying that is etrailers fault is the bolt on a metal stick.. the holes weren’t exactly aligned so I could screw the bolt through.. luckily I checked before and filed away the excess material. Not a big deal but just something that is very easy to fix at the factory.. align them better or make the hole bigger. Otherwise great product, easy shipping, great customer service
Overall this hitch receiver is well made, and undoubtedly very strong, however, there are 2 things that kept this from getting 5 stars.
Design: I would have preferred a '1-part' design rather than this '3-part' design that is bolted together with anodized (and very visible) bolts which looks a bit more custom/homemade rather than OEM-looking. Granted a 1-part would be a little more inwieldy, but it would look more elegant.
Packaging: The receiver is very heavy, and was not packaged all that well, so when it arrived some parts were poking out of the packaging, and others had the powder coating significantly scratched. Fortunately everything was there.
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Jim
10/25/2018
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