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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

Part Number: C11020
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Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" part number C11020 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C11020

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Tows up to 2,000 lbs (GTW): Handles light-duty trailers, small boats, and utility loads
  • Holds up to 200 lbs (TW): Works well with bike racks and cargo carriers for added storage
  • Bolt-On Installation: Mounts with included hardware and instructions—no welding required
  • Gloss Black Powder Coat: Protective finish resists rust and maintains a clean look
  • Class I, 1-1/4" Receiver: Compatible with light towing and Class I accessories
Made in USA

Features to know about

Add Utility Without Modifications: Custom-Fit Class I Hitch with Bolt-On Install

This hitch is made to fit precisely where it belongs, lining up with factory attachment points for a clean installation. The bolt-on design means no welding is needed, and it comes with the complete hardware kit and instructions. The 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver opening gives you Class I strength with a 2,000 lbs maximum gross trailer weight and a 200 lbs maximum tongue weight rating — perfect for light-duty towing and smaller accessories.

Handle Light Loads with Confidence: Strong, Fully Welded Steel Construction

Built from fully welded steel, this hitch holds up to everyday use for small trailers, cargo carriers, or bike racks. The precision, robotic welds keep everything straight and solid under load. Its round-tube design gives it a simple, finished look that blends well underneath the bumper while maintaining maximum strength where it counts.

Keep It Looking Good: Dual-Layer Protective Finish Resists Rust

The gloss black powder coat finish is applied over a protective base coat to guard against corrosion from road grime, rain, and salt. Even after years of use, the coating helps your hitch stay looking sharp and rust-free. This extra layer of protection keeps the receiver ready for whatever gear you want to attach next time you head out.

Specs

Receiver Opening

  • Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"

Weight and Capacity

  • Rating: Class I
  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

11020 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C11020 Installation instructions

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2014 Smart fortwo
I will install this very soon. The product is well made, but I reserve installation comments until AFTER I have installed it. I will add this to my 2014 SMART Car so that I can tow small trailers when necessary, to move things that will NOT fit inside of my "clown car!"
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Curt hitch worked out well on our 2014 Smart ForTwo. A bit difficult to install but the etrailer video helped immensely. Needed a deep socket to tighten the supplied nuts. A deep 17mm worked just fine. Also, a 9/16 socket worked better than a 14mm on the two Smart factor "star" bolts. The "fish wire" worked beautifully.
Most difficult part was fitting the hitch into place up over the muffler.
We will only using the hitch for a bike carrier rack.
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Jim M.

8/23/2018

Works great! Looks like it hangs very low yet it has never scraped on anything.

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The trailer hitch is great very sturdy and fit perfectly however I am having trouble finding a tiny trailer or rack for my recumbent tricycle
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Got the hitch in a timely manner. Good looking well made hitch.
Installing it took more time than stated.
The main thing is make sure you have an impact wrench to remove the bolts. Otherwise I don't see how you can get them out. I split a 14mm 3/8 drive socket trying to get them out by hand.
Otherwise if you follow the video everything goes smoothly. A little problem getting the hitch past the muffler. After the first time went better. Helps to have a flat pry bar to ease it past the brackets.
I would definitely recommend it to anyone who needs a tow bar for a Smart car.
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I watched the video. It wasn't hard. Once I drilled the holes everything went together nicely. I did put a lock washer i had on hand inside the hole in the plastic belt shield as a spacer as the one video suggested. Everything thing looks nice. We'll see how it holds up.
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This is my second purchase from etrailer. Their service is impeccable! Both orders I have placed have arrived faster than anticipated. Their pricing is the best I have been able to find on both the internet and locally. The products are exactly as described and very good quality! Most recent purchase is this trailer hitch for Nugget (our Smart car). Fit perfect and easy to install using instructions provided.

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Quality product. Was shipped with care and didn’t take a lifetime to deliver. I would definitely recommend the product and would happily do business with etrailer.com for any future part needs.
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My 2010 Smart Is now a towing Dream! Affordable Quality Product! Easy install, only 45 minutes to do!
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Fit my 2010 Smart Fortwo. I followed your video how install hitch that what I did. Thank you.
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2013 Smart Fortwo
Overall product quality is great, overall customer service from etrailer was great. The video and install instructions they provided on the website for the install was extremely helpful. Instructions listed install time as 40 minutes for professional install, 90 minutes for novice. After watching the online video I had the install done in 45 minutes and I am no way a professional service installer. I would definitely use Etrailer again for my hitch needs. Would have given a 5 star rating but the condition of the box when the hitch arrived via UPS was a little disappointing which in turn caused a corner of the hitch frame to have all the paint rubbed off to bare metal that needed to be painted prior to installing. This is not the fault of etrailer but Curt hitches for not properly packing their items for delivery via UPS, FedEx, etc... You can see in the picture where the corner of the shipping box was torn off allowing the hitch assembly to drag on everything the bottom of the box touched.
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Ryan B.

8/1/2019

The hitch is great, paint is still intact no rust. Hitch used solely for a bike rack as a car this small cant tow much weight.

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2013 Smart fortwo
We were so pleased to find this hitch at a great price on etrailer. Our welder installed it today and it is perfect. Frank said it was pretty easy to install except he wished there had been another threader for pulling the screws through. He said you really can’t use them twice. Our car, a 2013 Smart Fortwo, is our toad for our motorhome. The purpose for the hitch is to pull our gray water tank to a dump site at campgrounds.
I ordered the hitch on a Friday, it arrived at our very remote house on Tuesday. Very quick service.
Thank you, etrailer.
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Richard S.

7/23/2021

Great

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Shipped quickly, price was good, and seems to be decent quality. Packaging was rough, but probably not the last hit that a low trailer hitch under a small car will receive. Would like a provision to mount a trailer light plug, but I can install that myself.
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2012 Smart fortwo
Worked great, a bit of a project to mount it in such a confined space. You want to be handy and have a good selection of sockets,extensions, jack stands and various hand tools. Now that it's mounted it works great. We use it to pull a 1,800 lb dragster in the pits and on the return road.
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Barry W.

1/11/2020

This hitch still looks like new, no issues

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This hitch has come in handy been on my car for a year I towed a small aluminum trailer to Florida and back and I've used it for my road side treasures and even helped moved some of my family which is a lot for a smart car to do but it did it with no problem ...this hitch was easy to install took a little longer to do than we planned on but we found that taking the plastic body parts off was better than drilling out wholes. Once you get the back parts off you can put the mounting bolts and nut one easily,have a friend help you
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2017 Subaru Outback Wagon
I installed their tow hitches on my 2017 Subaru Outback and my 2009 Smart ForTwo. Both are used to tow my boat. They installed "without a hitch"! (pardon the pun). From mounting to electrical, they were a snap to install. While personal installation may not be for every homeowner (some chassis holes need to be enlarged which require certain tools), even a little mechanical knowledge will suffice. The videos were absolutely the best in showing how, what and where. It has now been a year and there is zero rust which was a concern after having experience years ago with another product (from a local trailer rental retailer) installed on my 1993 Chevy Venture van.
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Smart Fortwo
to put on the car. Hitch is very well designed and looks great on our smartcar for two. I bought a motorcycle cargo trailer to pull behind our car ( cause the smartcar has very little cargo room). this is the reason I bought the hitch. I will keep you people in mind if I ever have to buy a hitch for another car. By the way the price was very reasonable. Thank you for having such a wonderful product
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Very well built hitch. Instructions were easy to follow and it fit perfectly. Took a bit over an hour to install. Fast shipping from etrailer and good follow up. Been using the hitch for a year with no problems
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2013 Smart ForTwo
The aftermarket 2013 Smart Car For Two hitch receiver from etrailer installed super easy after navigating it around the muffler and exhaust system. The only problem I had was the USA flag receiver cover from etrailer fell off somewhere between Ft Myers FL and Lynchburg VA; suspect I 95 in SC or one of the many poor bridge plate pavement transitions. The mounted cover hung very low and I should have realized it might not survive the trip.
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2008 Smart fortwo
My ordering and receiving the hitch was very smooth and came quicker than i expected. The actual hitch and hardware were great quality. I did watch the video for installation and only had one problem. That was the two long 14 mm bolts on the car. They were really hard to get out. But once I got them out the rest went very smooth. It looks great and lets me attach a bike rack.
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2013 Smart Fortwo
The leaflet said 45 minutes for Pro, 90 minutes for Novice. I consider myself fairly handy and it took me 4 hours. Now on etrailer's favor the actual job of attaching, drilling, bolting, etc., is under 1 hour. It took me most of the other 3 hours to figure out how to disassemble the car's back and put it back together. Great product, all parts need were there, it looks sturdy. I'm happy with it. Remember that for the "ice" version of the 2013 Smart you need to remove the metal bumper support. 3 screws on each side, Torx.
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fast FREE delivery. etrailer is definitely in my approved contacts list.

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Bill T.

6/4/2014

Outstanding product AND outstanding service.

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I haven't had a chance to install my trailer hitch yet but the shipping was very fast - only a couple of days - and the installation videos are thorough and good. I'm looking forward to getting this thing on my car when the weather warms up a bit.
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2014 Smart fortwo
Received the hitch in a timely manner. Had it installed, so can't speak of that process. Did have to file the lip on the inside to get the bike rack tongue to fit…all in all, pleased with the hitch
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You guys are awesome!! Thank you for the quality hitch and wiring harness
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  • Does The Curt # C11020 Hitch Affect The Ground Clearance On A Smart Fortwo?
    Hey Ryan, thanks for reaching out. Yes, adding the Curt # C11020 hitch to a Smart Fortwo does affect the ground clearance. The hitch crosstube is positioned directly underneath the rear bumper, so the ground clearance is reduced. Once the hitch is installed, the bottom edge of the receiver will be approximately 7-1/2" from the ground. What will you be using the hitch for?
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  • Trailer Hitch And Wiring For A 2009 Smart fortwo
    Hi Cheri, The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11020 is the only fit we currently have and is incompatible with Brabus models so you'll want to determine your model before purchasing anything. If you find you don't have a Brabus model then you can install the hitch and a 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ 72" Harness # 18252 in order to transfer your light signals through to the kayak trailer.
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  • Can 2" Receiver Adapter Be Added to 1-1/4" Hitch on a 2008 Smart fortwo
    To convert the 1-1/4" receiver opening on the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11020 for your 2008 Smart fortwo to a 2" receiver you can use the Trailer Hitch Adapter # e93YR. With that being said, any adapter will reduce the weight rating of your hitch by 50% so if you were to use this it would reduce the tongue weight of the hitch to 100 lbs. Not only that, but since your Smart car has a really short wheelbase the further back you place weight the more impact it will have to the performance...
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  • How to Install the Curt Support Strap Part # 18050 on a Smart Fortwo with Platform Style Bike Rack
    You are correct that the Curt Trailer Hitch Support Strap part # 18050 will be required for all non-towing applications in order to honor the warranty of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11020 on your 2014 Smart Fortwo. As far as installation goes, this will really depend on the bike rack and vehicle it is used on. There is not a specific point on the rack or vehicle that the strap will need to be attached to but I recommend wrapping the strap around the center section of the platform...
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  • 2009 Smart fortwo Parts Needed for Towing a Trailer
    The parts needed to start towing with your 2009 Smart fortwo include the following: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11020 - Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector # C58044 - Mounting Brackets # 18144 and # C83DR - Ball Mount (see attached helpful article) Please note the correct ball mount for your setup will have a rise but it all depends on how tall of a trailer you have. If you check out the linked article it will help you choose the correct height needed. Current pricing can be found...
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  • Does the Curt Hitch Part # C11020 Work on a 2015 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive?
    Yes the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11020 does work on all models of the 2015 Smart Fourtwo with the exception of the BRABUS edition. I have linked an installation video we did on the 2013 model year below for you to check out.
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  • Can the Trailer Hitch for a 2009 Smart fortwo Be Used to Tow a Trailer or Carry a Scooter
    Curt trailer hitch # C11020 will support a trailer weighing no more than 2,000 pounds and no more than 200 pounds tongue weight as long as the vehicle is rated to tow. You will need to consult the owners manual to determine if the vehicle can tow at all. If it can and its capacities are lower then you will go by the lower capacity. A trailer is the safer way to go. A hitch mounted carrier and scooter on it will be far too heavy for this Class I trailer hitch. A trailer is easier on the...
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  • What Hitch do you Recommend for my 2009 Smart fortwo to Haul my Scooter and Carrier that are 145 lbs
    The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11020 would be a good choice. It is rated for up to 200 lbs. of tongue weight and your total load is going to be around 145 lbs. Of course check the owner's manual on your Smart to ensure that it is rated to handle at least the 145 lbs. you plan on hauling. As long as it is you're in good shape. I have linked an installation video for you to check out on the hitch being installed on your vehicle for you to check out.
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  • Replacement Hardware for Curt Hitch on 2014 Smart fortwo
    For replacement hardware for your Curt # C11020 you need the Replacement Hardware Kit # RHK. Enter C11020 in the Hitch Item Number field, add to cart, and you're all set. I have also attached an installation video below for your reference.
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  • Trailer Hitch And Bike Rack For A 2008 Smart Fortwo
    For your 2008 Smart fortwo, we have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11020. This hitch has a maximum GTW of 2,000lbs, and a maximum TW of 200lbs. For a bike rack, I recommend the Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches Item # TH934XTR. Even though this is a 4-bike rack, it will only be capable of carrying 70lbs or up to two 35lbs bikes when paired with your class I hitch.
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  • Hitch and Cargo Carrier Recommendation for a 2010 Smart fortwo Convertible
    There are only 1-1/4 Class I hitches available for your 2010 Smart Fortwo. The 2 inch hitches are reserved for vehicles with higher towing capacities like trucks and SUVs. For more info check out the FAQ article I attached on hitch classifications. The only hitch I can recommend for your vehicle would be the Curt Hitch part # C11020 that you referenced. With this hitch all non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps. Failure...
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  • Trailer Hitch for a 2015 Smart fortwo
    The pictures on Curt trailer hitch # C11020 that you see are on a 2013 Smart fortwo so there are some differences in appearance between it and a 2015 model. But the hitch still fits the 2015 models as well so no worries! The only exclusions are for the Brabus models. There are no hitches for the Barbus models. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory...
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  • 2015 Smart fortwo Replacement Trailer Hitch Hardware
    The replacement hardware for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11020 (which is the only hitch fit we have for your 2015 Smart fortwo) can be found on our site as part # RHK. You'll just need to navigate to that page and then change the manufacturer to "Curt" then input the hitch part number to order the correct replacement parts.
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  • Can a Gen-Y Ball Mount be Used to Carry a Cargo Carrier While Flat Towing
    Actually, a Gen-Y ball mount, like part # 325-GH-314, is a great solution to level your flat tow setup for the Smart car and carry the cargo carrier. In addition to that, the tongue weight won't be a problem because there's virtually no tongue weight when flat towing. So you just need to worry about the cargo carrier and the cargo that's on it. If you need a reducer you can use the Brophy, part # HT02. Another option, that may not be as good but it's worth mentioning, is adding a hitch...
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  • Is there Any Trimming of the Bumper Required for Curt Hitch 11020 on a 2008 Smart ForTwo
    When installing Curt hitch, # 11020, the body on your 2008 Smart ForTwo, like the bumper and fascia, will not have to be trimmed or modified for this hitch. I have included a link to the instructions below. Please note that this hitch will not fit Brabus models. The standard for trailer hitches is not DOT, but various other agencies, among them, the SAE J684 standards and V5 ratings, are two that Curt adheres to. I spoke with my contact at Curt to be certain and he did state that their...
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  • Trailer Hitch Fit for 2015 Smart fortow
    If you are certain that your Smart fortwo is a 2015 model year, then the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, Class I # C11020 is the only receiver hitch available for your vehicle. This trailer hitch has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening with a max towing capacity of 2,000lbs with a max tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs. I have linked an installation video of this hitch on a 2013 fortwo for you to review. If you are not certain about the model year of your fortwo, you can use your 17-digit VIN...
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  • How to Install a Trailer Hitch for a 2013 Smart fortwo
    The bumper does not have to be removed to install Curt trailer hitch # C11020 on your 2013 Smart fortwo. I have included a link to the installation instructions for the hitch so you can see all of the steps. I have also linked a video showing installation for you. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2009 Smart fortwo
    The only trailer hitch available for the 2009 Smart fortwo is Curt hitch # C11020. Since this vehicle should not be used for towing I assume you are using it for a bike rack or cargo carrier. Any accessories that you use will need to be compatible with a Class I trailer hitch. Also on a Class I trailer hitch if you want to carry bikes you will be limited to 2 bike at most. Otherwise the distance of a third or subsequent bikes puts too much weight too far from the receiver and can damage...
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  • Receiver Hitch and Cargo Carrier for 2010 Smart ForTwo 451 Cabriolet CDI
    You are correct, the Curt Class I, 1-1/4 Inch Receiver Hitch, # C11020, is the hitch that was specifically designed to fit your 2010 Smart ForTwo 451 Cabriolet CDI. I have included a link to the cargo carriers that we have available for use with a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver. The only folding cargo carriers that we offer are for use with a 2 inch hitch receiver.
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  • Is a Vehicle Lift Required to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2008 Smart fortwo
    A lift is not required to install Curt trailer hitch # C11020 on your 2008 Smart fortwo. Using ramps or a jack and jack stands will provide you with enough clearance to install the hitch.
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  • Trailer Hitch and Custom Vehicle Wiring for a 2008 Smart ForTwo
    Yes. The Curt Trailer Hitch, # 11020, will fit your 2008 Smart ForTwo as long as it is not a Brabus model. I have included a link to the installation instructions below. You may also be interested in trailer wiring to add a 4-Way connection at the back of the vehicle. You would need 4-Pole Hardwire Kit Including Circuit Tester, # 18252. I have included an installation video below. Installation will be similar on your vehicle.
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  • Trailer Hitch for 2008 Smart fortwo Passion
    According to Curt Manufacturing, their Class I # C11020 hitch is a fit for all 2008-2014 Smart fortwo models except for the Barabus model. Since the Passion is a trim level, and not a specific model, the hitch will fit just fine. If you were needing a cargo carrier or bike rack, be sure to choose something that's compatible with a Class I hitch. Curt's hitch warranty stipulates that a stabilizing strap like part # 18050 must be used for non-trailer loads like cargo carriers or bike racks. I'll...
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  • Hitch Mount Bike Rack to Fit 2012 Smart fortwo
    Any hitch mount bike rack that fits a Class I trailer hitch receiver is compatible with our 2012 Smart fortwo like the Thule Doubletrack # TH92BJ or the Thule Camber # TH905/8. If you don't already have a trailer hitch receiver the Curt # C11020 is confirmed to fit. You'll also need a support strap, # 18050, to carry a bike rack on this hitch per Curt's warranty.
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  • Hitch for a Mobile Scooter on a 2009 Smart fortwo
    The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" item # C11020 has a 200 lbs maximum tongue weight. You would need to weigh both your mobile scooter and carrier to ensure you don't exceed this weight. You will have to check the owner's manual of your 2009 Smart fortwo to confirm your cars actual tongue weight.
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