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This hitch is built for real-world towing and carrying. With a Class III rating, it can handle up to 6,000 lbs of gross trailer weight and 600 lbs of tongue weight. When used with a weight distribution system, that capacity jumps to 10,000 lbs GTW and 1,000 lbs tongue weight. The 2" x 2" receiver gives you the flexibility to connect common towing setups, bike racks, or cargo carriers securely for daily use or weekend trips.
If you like doing projects yourself, this hitch makes installation straightforward. It bolts directly onto the frame using the included hardware kit—no welding required. Precision robotic welding ensures all the mounting points line up exactly as they should, so you don’t have to modify or force anything. The square-tube design adds strength while keeping installation simple and frustration-free.
You’ll notice how solid this hitch feels as soon as you pick it up. The fully welded steel construction is finished with a gloss black powder coat layered over a protective base coat, giving it excellent corrosion resistance against rain, road salt, and grime. Once installed, it stays looking sharp and performs reliably whether you’re towing a small trailer or carrying extra gear on a cargo rack.
The receiver works with standard 2" towing accessories like ball mounts, pins, and clips (sold separately). That means you can easily set it up for towing or use it to mount your existing carriers and racks. With its sturdy build and precise fit, this hitch adds the hauling capability you need without extra hassle.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
87% were satisfied with this product
13% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Great product at a great price. All equipment came with excellent directions and all parts needed to assemble the trailer hitch. I towed my 21 foot boat 160 miles and had no issues. I highly recommend Curt Products.
Excellent customer service! Angela took my phone order and verified that I had selected the correct hitch and that it was available for shipping right away, as I was in a time crunch to get it. The hitch arrived a day earlier than expected. Installation was pretty easy. Paper instructions were a little vague. It was recommended to lower the exhaust, but I found that was not necessary. I'd recommend looking at You Tube for how to use the bolt installation gizmo that's part of the kit. It makes the installation easy, but is not easy figure out without seeing someone use the gizmo tool first. The hitch is very robust.
I can't really give this a favorable rating yet, the web page said this was a 30 min. job to install. OMG were they wrong, they must have had two or three guys holding each side and the third bolting it on to the frame. First off, the directions said to lower the exhaust for ease of installation. My tail pipe is one piece with only a single vertical stabilizing hanger. I removed it and the pipe was as rigid as before . Whats really in the way is the rear spring subport on the passengers side. Even with a floor jack I could not hold the hitch up, maneuver it to position and start the bolding pattern. This is not a one man job.
Tomorrow I'm taking it to the Ford dealer to have it installed. So much for thirty min. installation and 3 out of 10 difficulty.
Do your homework when installing a hitch. Watch the videos and pre-read the instructions, it makes for a faster install. I had to clean up frame damage from a previous owner, after that the hitch went on like butter. I cheated a little and had access to a shop with a lift but could have done it in the driveway no problem. Prep your bolts and get a helper (for safety and extra muscle) this is really close to a 30 minute install. If I ever have to install a hitch again I'm coming back to etrailer. The hitch looks so professional and is rock solid, cant wait to start towing, thanks etrailer.
I don't understand how it can take anyone 4 hours to install this hitch (according to some reviews). I installed it in 30 minutes just like the instructions said. I didn't even remove the spare tire or lower the exhaust pipe. The hitch fit my 2005 F-150 perfectly, all holes aligned, no problems with the fish wire, and had no problem installing it without any help. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a good quality hitch.
The hitch took me almost an hour to install. I was working on the ground using a floor jack. I didn't know I would need a 15/32 deep socket to tighten down the bolts. But that's ok. The wire thing for the bolts were very helpful getting them into position in the holes on the frame. Hopefully now I can use my utility trailer to haul trash and stuff. Planning on getting a hitch for our '99 Ford when I get the money. I would consisder this a good investment and would tell my friends.
not hard at all to put on. took my time installing about 1 1/2 hours and that was stopping and having a couple of beers. my advice to anyone installing READ INSTRUCTIONS, and use a floor jack and a short 2x4 to raise and hold hitch up. only thing i wish would of been for the 2 fish wires to have been packed separate. they were a little aggravating to get apart. over all it was a piece of cake to do and looks good on truck.
Great fit on a '04 F150. Didn't need to drop the exhaust or spare. Working on my own it took about an hour to get it all done and most of that was figuring out where to place my jack and a 2x4 to lift it into position. The only annoyance I had was separating the fish wire springs. They are wound together and are pretty fragile.
It looks great and wasn't' super frustrating to install would buy another Curt hitch when I need one.
excellent products. Both the hitch and the brake box. Videos extremely helpful. I am enjoying my camping trips. You guys are the number one professionals. Thanks for the followup email a year later. Not many companies care after the sale. Kudos to etrailer!
This was a one man job, done with the truck sitting in the gravel drive. It took more than an hour, but less than two. I centered the hitch beneath the truck, then alternately blocked up each side a bit until the hitch was almost in position. It was easy then to bolt the factory chain loop holes to the holes in the top plate. A scissors jack was used to fine tune the height to get the rear hole on the passenger side to line up (that being the easiest bolt to put in--no fishing). I installed the bolts finger tight on the passenger side then went to the driver's side. There I had a bit of trouble--the rear bolt hole didn't line up very well with the frame hole. I installed the bolt in the front hole and then went to work with a drift pin to align the remaining hole with one hand, and tighten the front bolt with the other hand. Not easy when working on you back. If the truck had been on a lift or I had another person to help this wouldn't have been a problem, so I can't knock the hitch for that.
It was the fishwire that caused the most problem. First, I couldn't get the two pieces separated. That took me 20+ minutes. There is probably an easy way, but in 40+ years of DIY I've never had to use a fishwire, so it was all new to me. As was getting the wire off the bolt later. I'm glad there were two pieces included because I needed both.
Another issue was the threads on the bolts. On several the threads had gotten nicked, probably in shipping. From past experience I've learned to check that nuts spin on easily so that I can get them finger tight. I had to use a wrench to spin the nuts on, but after I backed off the nuts they did go on easily when I was working under the truck.
I didn't do anything with the rear exhaust. As noted in another review it is one long piece and probably wouldn't have moved much anyway. And I wasn't sure that I could get the fastener loose. Why create a problem? As it was, by gradually raising the hitch as I did it slid into place without any problem.
I did remove the spare. I don't think that I would have had to do so, but it has been some time since I checked the air pressure, and I like to drop the tire every so often just to make sure that nothing is rusted in place. So this was a good time to do that.
The bumper hitch was much too high for my trailer--everything would slide to the rear end, at times making the truck difficult to handle as the tongue tried to lift the rear end of the truck. This hitch was the ideal solution because I didn't have to remove the vibration dampener, not did I have to drill holes.
Everything lined up perfectly. Paint finish looks great
Trailer hitch was excellently manufactured and fit perfectly on my 2005 f-150 truck. Only problem I had was bag of hardware broke open maybe from shipment and was missing some hardware. Called etrailer support and they very helpfully shipped me a new bag of hardware. They made sure I was satisfied and had everything I needed to complete the installation. in just a few business days I had the rest of the hardware and completed the installation with no other problems. Very pleased with etrailer and the trailer hitch. I highly recommend etrailer.
Trailer was delivered without any problems. The product fit well and was easy to install, however there is one hole that doesn’t quite line up. I will need to drill out the remaining hole to put in the last bolt. Overall, I’m happy with the purchase and would recommend.
It came well packaged and easy to assemble. As far as installation goes, it was possible to do by myself, but a second person would have been much appreciated. One of the bolt holes on the passenger side didn't quite line up, but I was still able to get the rest of the bolts in without much difficult. Possibly due in part to a slightly worn frame, but the lockwashers the go inside the frame tended to spin, making the nuts somewhat difficult to get on at first, but a pair of locking pliers helped immensely. One of the bolts on the driver side did end up sticking into the leaf spring, and after a year has worn the bolt down a fair amount, though I haven't noticed any damage to the leaf spring on any of the multiple occasions I have checked. I've only used it a few times (hauling a mower/new plants in a 12' flatbed trailer) in the year that I have had it, but it has done its job well, and has not required any maintenance. Overall a fairly good product, and is certainly worth looking into getting.
I needed to add a hitch to my new to me 2004 Ford F150 extended cab, long bed truck. After cruising the internet, came back to e-trailer for the no cut 6000lb rated hitch. It is a beast, and for a 67 year old guy installing it, was a little intimidating to do it by myself. I dropped the spare just for room, and made a plywood cradle to roll it into position with a small furniture dollies on the each end, so that the center was open to use a floor jack to raise it. It took a while to get the hitch centered and balanced but once there it raised into position OK. Followed the insertion pattern for the bolts (first at the receiver, and then the others). the fishing wires worked OK, took some finesse to get the first one in, and since this is not at all a new truck, lots of dirt falling off. It was a challenge to torque all the bolts to close to the torque settings, not all that easy to hold the bolts and then torque them at that high a level. Have used it to tow my 3500lb boat and various trailers. Checked torque again on a few bolts with no problems. I would certainly do this installation again, and have had a few folks ask if it was worth it, it was.
Hitch was just as discribed, Put on by myself in appox. 45 min.. Just wish I had seen the fish wire demo. before starting. I did not have to lower the exhaust for this to fit. Zac please send me etrailer.com decals so i can put them on my hitch to advertise for you. Thanks again for great help with my order. Wayne
If you are doing this job by yourself and at floor level, plan on 4+ hours.
You will need a 2 ft X 4 ft piece of plywood, a floor jack, a bottle jack, 4 jack stands and a large wide blade flat tip screwdriver. The screwdriver is used to help line up the holes so you can get the bolts in. Remove both back tires to give you more room to work.
Maybe the company needs to make a video of a one man, floor level installation. Not everyone has access to all of the nice equipment needed to do the job in 30 minutes. The rating is for the installation instructions. The product is excellent, very well built.

Tim N.
2/22/2014
I have the hitch on now for a year and have not had any problems with it what so ever. It is doing the job for me that it was intendant to do. It looks great.
This went on pretty easily. Ran into a little hiccup, but a little use of a pry bar and it did the trick. Very satisfied with this purchase.

Brian
4/28/2022
I have used this hitch for a year now and havent had any problems. This has been a great purchase and something I wish I would have installed on my truck years ago. I highly recommend this product!

Brian
4/28/2022
I have used this hitch for a year now and havent had any problems. This has been a great purchase and something I wish I would have installed on my truck years ago. I highly recommend this product!
Excellent product. Fit perfectly even with a bent bumper. Arrived in a couple of days. My only complaint is the poor packaging. The box was all torn up and the hardware bag open and pieces loose. Thankfully the driver picked them up!
Had the product in 2 days. Excellent shipping. No missing parts and instructions were easy to follow. Took about 2 hours to do by myself. Could of done it faster but I wasn't in a rush and took my time. Will order again from this site!!
Took me 40 min to install.I was on my back on the ground just by myself. I was reading the other reviews and theres no way this should take over an hour. I also chose not to touch the exhaust and just left it in place for the installation. I used a bottle jack with a 4x4 on the receiver and then a jack on either end. After it was in place the bolt holes were all pretty much lined up. Very easy to assemble with no problems what so ever. Would definitely recommend this product. DO NOT listen to the other reviews that says it takes hours. As long as you can block it up by yourself it is a very simple project
I received my product on time, Naomi was very helpful, polite and professional helping me select the right tow hitch. etrailer I recommend for every consumer reasonable prices are great services.
Shipped on time. Box in good shape. Snug fit. Took a bit to put on because I didnt have a floor Jack and had the press it. The only thing that was slightly off were the flanges that bolt to the bumper toe chain holes. Threading the fish wire was a little tricky in two spots but it's on and I'm pleased. Haven't towed my trailer yet but looking forward to it. Didn't want to have to drill holes. Didn't have to.
Great product, fast shipping, I had my granddaughter Nevaeh help me, she is working on being a mechanic, so no better way then have her do it, I also told her always try etrailer for her parts first!?

Brooke M.
6/1/2024
Thats awesome! She looks like a natural! Any more projects scheduled?
It is so pretty and shiny in the box! Gonna read the instructions and get to work! Big thanks!

Christopher H.
8/25/2026
Glad you like it Vincent! Let us know how the install goes and if you need anything else.
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Patrick B.
7/10/2014
Well get some stickers out to you. Glad to hear the install went smoothly.