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

Part Number: 13831
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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 13831 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - 13831

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Standard 2" Receiver: Works with bike racks, cargo carriers, and other Class III gear
  • Tows up to 5,000 lbs (GTW): Handles small campers, boats, or utility trailers with ease
  • Holds up to 500 lbs (TW): Supports tongue loads for hauling and heavy-duty accessories
  • Bolt-On Installation: Mounts to your vehicle frame with included hardware—no welding needed
  • Gloss Black Powder Coat: Protective finish over base coat resists rust and corrosion long-term
Made in USA

Features to know about

Haul More Without the Hassle: Class III Strength and 2" Receiver

This Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver gives you a solid foundation for towing and carrying gear. With a 5,000-lb maximum gross trailer weight and 500-lb maximum tongue weight, it’s ready for small campers, boats, or utility trailers. Using weight distribution, the capacity bumps up to 6,000 lbs GTW and 600 lbs TW. The 2" x 2" receiver opening works with most standard ball mounts, bike racks, and cargo carriers, so you can easily swap between towing setups and accessories.

DIY-Friendly Install: Bolt-On Design with No Welding Required

This hitch is built for folks who prefer to handle the install themselves. It bolts right onto the frame using the included hardware—no welding or drilling needed. Precision, robotic welding ensures everything lines up cleanly for a straightforward fit. It’s a sturdy, square-tube design that installs with basic tools in a driveway or garage.

Built to Last: Powder-Coated Steel Resists Rust and Corrosion

The fully welded steel construction is finished with a gloss black powder coat over a protective base layer for superior corrosion resistance. That protective finish helps the hitch hold up against road salt, moisture, and everyday wear while maintaining a clean look under your bumper.

Ready for Everyday Use: Heavy-Duty Performance You Can Rely On

Once installed, this Class III hitch gives you dependable strength for repeated towing or carrying jobs. It’s made for real-world hauling—whether you’re loading bikes for the weekend or hooking up a small trailer for work. Ball mount, pin, and clip are sold separately so you can configure it exactly how you need it.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"

Weight and Capacity

  • Rating: Class III
  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
  • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 6,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 500 lbs
  • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 600 lbs

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

13831 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details 13831 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

5.0

105 reviews
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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.

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etrailer.com is AWESOME!! Ordered on Thursday, got my order on Tuesday. 20 minutes later my trailer hitch was installed. Everything fit perfect. Would I use etrailer.com again? Well thats a no brainer. This was my first time ordering from etrailer.com, but it won't be my last.



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Both the trailer hitch and the wiring harness were a snap to install. The delivery was quick and the products are of excellent quality. Customer support was excellent as well. I would not hesitate to do business with etrailer in the future.



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Product was as advertised. Initially I had ordered the incorrect hitch. I called etrailer and they were very helpful in cancelling the order and helping me get the correct hitch for my vehicle. They were excellent to deal with and would purchase from them again.



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Got the hitch the other day and it arrived in good condition along with the wiring harness I orders. I talked to Heidi and she answered all my questions. This company had great customer service and the hitch looks great and arrived 2 days after I ordered it I'm just waiting on the weather to break so I can install it. I would highly recommend them



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Excellent service in every way.
I installed
it by myself in less than 30 minutes.
Everyone I talked to knew what they were talking about.
Very courteous, and more than willing to help make sure I was ordering the correct part.
I ordered the hitch on Wednesday Night, and received it on Friday afternoon.
Probably the easiest thing I ever ordered, and got exactly what I ordered. Thank You very much. (Nicole, and Rene)



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The Curt hitch for my '04 Frontier was installed in about 15 minutes; very smooth. The T-One harness took longer, but mostly to unplug the old harness and drill a hole for the ground. Both installations couldn't be easier. Products arrived from Etrailer as promised.
Definitely a great company.



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I ordered this hitch for a 2002 Nissan Frontier I recently purchased as a errand truck. The process of ordering was easy and gave confidence that I was ordering the correct hitch. The hitch came quickly, instructions were easy to follow, and installation was a breeze. Etrailer always exceeds my expectations, and I highly recommend them.



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Ordered the trailer wiring kit a couple weeks ago and after watching some videos on installation i put it on easily. Just ordered the hitch receiver last friday and put it on tonight. Very simple and once again got exactly what i needed from etrailer. Great company to do business with in my opinion. Thank you so much etrailer and next time i need something I'll definitely check to see if you have it first!



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I recently called etrailer and they helped me to order the proper parts for my Nissan truck. The order was shipped and received in 4 days. I was very surprised to see the high quality of both the trailer hitch and the wiring harness. From the time I opened the box to the time I was ready to hook up my trailer was less than 45 minutes. The hardest part was getting up off the ground at my age of 73.
I could not be happier with what was supplied to me. High quality and a perfect fit.
I would definitely would recommend and plan to use etrailer for all my future needs.



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The trailer hitch fit perfectly. I also received outstanding support from etrailer when I purchased the wrong hitch and had to reorder the correct one. They were very helpful on the phone and were able to replace my previous order.



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This hitch fit my 2002 Nissan Frontier XE without a hitch! All the bolt holes lined up with the frame. I could have installed it by myself with a small jack, but with two people, it was a snap. I've used it 3 times now to haul cross-country a 5X8 trailer packed to the gills... no sweat. Excellent product. Very good price.



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My goal was to find a hitch that would be Easy To Install. I chose this one based on a hitch comparison page and other reviews. AND this was the lowest priced option! -- I timed myself. Note: I wasn't racing, just plugging along. From "tools ready" to all nuts "finger tight" : just under eight minutes. Adding proper torque to the nuts (I had unexpected trouble with my wrench) : 14 minutes, 35 seconds TOTAL install time. I'm thrilled with this. Later I showed my adult son and he laughed, saying that hitch looks stronger than my Nissan Frontier. I agree--it's a very heavy duty hitch.



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Installed on my 2002 Nissan frontier and it matched the hole pattern perfectly. Used it multiple times towing my skiff and kayaks around south Florida. Held up great so far and would recommend it to others looking for a well constructed trailer hitch mount



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The Curt trailer hitch receiver 13831 was easy to mount even by one person.
I used a floor jack and a piece of plywood to raise it up in my driveway. After lining up one side ,finger tightening the nuts ,moving the jack over to the other side and doing the same was able to torque the nuts . Every thing lined perfectly .
Thank you



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Great quality hitch. Only reason for not 4 stars is that it didn't quite fit perfectly on our older-model Nissan Frontier. It was just a little long and hit the bumper and when tightening the bolts, it pushed the bumper up and interfered with the tailgate opening all the way.
After some significant grinding on the bumper's interference points and adding some washers between the hitch and the frame, it worked out ok.



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2004 Nissan Frontier Trailer Hitch. Good price and very easy installation without drilling. Works perfectly and is being used weekly. Customer service was quick to answer questions. This is the place to look first if you need a hitch.



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Its AWESOME. Fits GREAT and was very easy to install. Took me less than 20 minutes to install. Thank you.



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Arrived on time, product was exactly what I ordered and all hardware and brackets were included as stated on website. Could not be more pleases with my purchase.

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Ken

2/3/2016

My truck got hit again and that trailer hitch kept me from getting much more damaga than I did, Took it off and striaghtened the mounts and its back on the road



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Got this hitch for my 2004 Nissan Frontier. Fit is great - easy bolt-on upgrade. I much prefer having a proper 2" hitch receiver than using the ball on the bumper. Install was done in maybe 15 minutes.

It's the 2nd hitch I've gotten from etrailer, along with wiring harnesses and brake kits for 2 vehicles. Experience has always been great - excellent website for finding just the right part, competitive pricing, and fast free shipping for most orders. I'll continue to look to them first for towing and vehicle accessories.

There was some shipping damage when this part arrived, but not enough to justify contacting etrailer for replacement. (Box appeared to be dropped during transit - slightly bending one of the side flanges, so holes were misaligned) I was able to bend it back and complete install without any trouble.



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Exact product for my truck. Easy to install. Will use it to pull my utility trailer



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Trailer Hitch is excellent. After one year of use, I have nothing but good things to say, perfect fit (Nissan Frontier), no rust, strong, ease of installation, clear instructions, etc. However, that is not the only important comment. I looked at similar products on the web before buying. Went to web sites, called other vendors, etc. Often, other vendors do not know what they are selling; in my case, their web sites did not agree what the customer rep would tell me on the phone, what two reps would say contradict each other, and so on. Many phone calls until I found etrailer. Their response was immediate, clear, superb. Not only that, they followed with suggestions and answered all my questions immediately and with clarity. I even found a perfect video of my exact truck on how to install. Judging with my experience, you cannot go wrong with these people, do not waste time elsewhere. Even more, they have good prices!

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Roman F.

12/29/2017

Everything is all right, thank you.



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Once I found all my tools the install took about 30 minutes. The only issue (if you can call it one) I ran into was the stock tailpipe on my Frontier made it practically impossible to get the socket onto the far left-hand nut. All it needed was an extra helping hand to flex it away a half inch and I got it tightened up as well.

Looking forward to towing the boat this summer!



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The product fit perfectly and excellent customer service.



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This trailer hitch is great! Everything went on just like the video showed. No holes to drill, I put it on with the wiring harness in 35 minutes, by myself. It looks great on my Nissan Frontier. It was very easy to install. The company shipped it on the same day, this was a great company to order products from. I plan on ordering more! Super easy to install, and a great company to order from!!!



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Free shipping (over $100.00 order) always scores major points with me in this day-n-age. Very easy install with a piece of mind on towing our trailer. I was already doing some work on our truck hence the removed bumper...
I usually don't like advertising a company on anything that i owned BUT because of the options that etrailer.com offered me online; i don't mind their logo on the hitch.
PLUS being offered a payment plan is not too shabby either.
I believe that I'll be coming back to etrailer for more products.


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  • Hitch Recommendation for a 2003 Nissan Frontier 2 Door King Cab
    Yes, the Curt Hitch part # 13831 that you referenced will fit your 2003 Nissan Frontier King Cab. Since you described your cab as a 2 door with room for a someone behind the seats that would mean you have a King Cab. A Crew Cab would mean you have 4 doors. I attached a help article on cab designs for you to check out as well. I also attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well. If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver and Trailer Wiring For a 2000 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Truck
    For your 2000 Nissan Frontier crew cab, you will need the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13841. The Receiver # 13831 only fits the regular cab and king cab as they use different mounting locations. The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118362 will provide you with a 4-way flat connector. This will operate the lights on most small trailers. If you will be towing larger trailers with electric brakes or a charge line you will need the Installation Kit # ETBC7. This will connect to the 4-way above...
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  • What Curt Hitch Is Recommended for a 2000 Nissan Frontier with 2-Doors
    It looks like you ordered the wrong hitch, the Curt Hitch part # 13841 that you referenced is designed to work on only the 4 door model 2000 Nissan Frontiers. You should have ordered the Curt Hitch part # 13831 as it is designed for the 2 door models since you said you have an extended cab. That would explain why the mounting holes aren't lining up. I attached an install video for the # 13831. To complete your towing setup you may also be interested in the etrailer.com Ball Mount kit...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2003 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner
    We have a few trailer hitches that will work for your 2003 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner. From my research I found that the Desert runner is a King Cab with a short bed. If your truck is a different model just let me know and I will make recommendations that will work for you. For a King Cab I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 13831. This is a Class lll hitch and has a 2 inch receiver opening. I have attached a link to an installation video you can check out. If you have the Crew...
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  • Difference Between Curt # 13842 and Curt # 13831 for a 2004 Nissan Frontier King Cab
    Basically the difference between the two is the tabs like you mentioned and they fit the following vehicles: Curt # 13842 2003 - 2004 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab with Long Bed 2003 - 2004 Nissan Frontier King Cab Curt # 13831 2000 - 2004 Nissan Frontier King Cab 2000 - 2001 Nissan Frontier Regular Cab Since they are both confirmed to fit your 2004 Nissan Frontier King Cab and they have the same specs it is really up to you as to which one you would like to install. We did have a chance...
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  • Options for Carrying 540lb Motorcycle with 2001 Nissan Frontier
    Although we do offer tray-style motorcycle carriers, the 400-500 lb tongue weight capacity of the hitch, which is the maximum downward force that can safely be applied, would be exceeded by the weight of your bike. This would cause the hitch or its attachment points on the truck to fail while you're transporting the bike, which would be very bad. A small trailer like # K2MMT5X7 would be a good alternative. Or, you could carry the bike in the bed of your truck using a ramp like part # EM07464,...
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  • Recommended Hitch for 2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab
    For your 2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab I recommend the # 13831 Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver. This is a confirmed fit for your vehicle. It has a maximum gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs and tongue weight of 500 lbs. The Curt hitch you mentioned was for a Nissan Frontier but designed for models with a crew cab. If you plan on doing some towing, I recommend the # 118362 Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for your wiring needs. This is a custom fit part and plugs into existing wiring....
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  • Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness For 2001 Nissan Frontier
    The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 13831 for your 2001 Frontier does not come with the trailer wiring harness, but we do have them available. Since it sounds like you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. If the ball mount kit does...
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  • Does Curt Hitch 13831 Fit Extended "King" Cab 2003 Nissan Frontier
    Nissan refers to their cab style that is most commonly considered to be "extended cab" as a King cab. The Curt hitch part # 13831 that you referenced is a fit for the King Cab 2003 Nissan Frontiers so it would work well for you. I also attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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  • Curt Hitch # 13831 Compatilbiity Between 2003 and 2011 Nissan Frontier
    The Curt Class III trailer hitch that you referenced, part # 13831, is a fit for the King Cab version of the 2003 Nissan Frontier but this hitch will not fit your 2011 Frontier. These two model years, 8 years apart, are not of the same generation of the Frontier and so hitch fits are not common between the two. The link provided will show you all three Class III hitches offered for the 2011 model year Frontier. If you need a wiring harness you can use part # C56225 for a 4-pole flat...
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  • Does Curt Hitch 13831 Fit 2000 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner SE King Cab
    Yes, the Curt hitch part # 13831 is a fit for your 2000 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner SE King Cab. We confirmed this with Curt.
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  • What is Torque Rating on Hitch Bolts on Curt Hitch # 13831 for 2003 Nissan Frontier 2003
    The torque rating for Curt Hitch part # 13831 is listed in the installation instructions attached to this page. This number can change if the manufacturer changes hardware or if Nissan were to adjust the frame, so always check the instructions included with the hitch for torque rating. For install details and some product demonstration videos, click the provided links.
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 from Curt
    We have a Curt trailer hitch that is a fit for your 2017 Nissan Frontier but it's not the Curt hitch part # 13831. Instead you'd need the part # 13241 which is a confirmed fit and would work well.
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