Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
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2011 Jeep Liberty
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This custom-fit Curt trailer hitch gives you a solid way to pull light-duty trailers or mount accessories. With a 3,500 lbs maximum gross trailer weight rating and 350 lbs tongue weight, it’s built for towing small campers, utility trailers, or carrying bike racks and cargo baskets. The 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver opening works with common Class II accessories, so you can easily switch between hauling a trailer and loading up bikes for a weekend trip.
You don’t need welding gear or special tools to get this hitch mounted. The precision robotic welding ensures everything lines up where it should, and the bolt-on design uses factory attachment points for a clean install. The complete hardware kit and instructions are included, so the setup process is straightforward whether you’re doing it on a lift or in your driveway.
This hitch is made from sturdy square-tube steel that’s fully welded for strength. The gloss black powder coat finish is layered over a protective base coat to resist rust and wear. It stays looking sharp while holding up to road grime, weather, and years of towing or carrying gear.
From bike racks to small trailers, this receiver opens up new ways to use your vehicle. Add a drawbar, pin, and clip (sold separately) when you’re ready to tow, or connect cargo platforms when you need extra space for a trip. With dependable strength and a clean fit tucked under the bumper line, this Curt hitch keeps things practical and ready for whatever you’re hauling next.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage, we'll be installing the Curt 1-1/14 inch receiver hitch, part number C12030. This is what our hitch would look like once it's installed. Next, we'll going to give you couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitchman hole 00:17, to the auto side 00:18 of the bumper is 5-1/2 inches. From the top of the receiver to the opening to the ground is 13 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack or cargo carrier. Now, we'll go ahead with installation.
Now, to begin our install, we'll first point out the attachment points. Find 00:35 the total of four attachment points, two on each side. These attachment points will be well nuts 00:40 built into the frame by the manufacturer. Now, before you attempt to install the new hardware, we're going to go ahead and clean out the well nuts. To do this, we'll use a little spray lubricant and a half inch nylon toothbrush, part number 814092. Now, with the well nut cleaned out, we'll go ahead and try the new fastener. The new hardware we'll be using to secure the hitch will be a new 10mm bolt, along with the 3/8's mechanical tooth washer.
The teeths of the washer will face the hitch. Now, we know our hardware go nice and easily, we're ready to install the hitch. It's a good idea getting extra hands to help your your hitch while you install the fastener. As we line up the holes in the hitch, with the well nuts in the frame, go ahead and install the fasteners, finger-tight. Once we have them all in place, we'll go ahead and tighten them down. Go ahead and repeat this same process for the opposite side.
Next, we'll go ahead and torque the specifications as indicated in the instructions. Now, with the hitch secured, and torque specifications, we're ready to hit the road. That does it for tine install of our Curt hitch, part number C12030 on out 2013 Kia Sportage. .
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Ratings & Reviews
Excellent product which was easy to install. Fast delivery, a day early. Easy install with your easy to follow videos. I always go to ETrailer for all of my towing needs. Thanks.
I had concerns about how difficult it would be to install this hitch. I should not have worried. It could not have been any easier. Less than 15 minutes and I was done, and that included the time to unpack the box. It helped that I had another person working with me, but I could have done it alone.
Everything went as advertised. I took longer getting my tools together than it took to install the hitch. And thanks for the videos. Delivery was quick and follow up by etrailer was fantastic. Thanks.
I was very pleased how fast you processed my order, and had it waiting in my mailroom a day earlier than projected. The instructions were very easy to follow. Once out of the box and read through the instructions....the installation only took 10 -15 minutes tops! All the holes lined up, and good spacing from the body and muffler. Now I am ready to put on the bike rack and hit the trails! A great value!
Hitch went on in 20 minutes, came before promised delivery date. great product, I like the fact that all that shows is the receiver, the rest of the hitch is hidden under the facia.
Awesome and Easy to use! A 3rd party company was going to charge me $500 to get a tow hitch installed. So glad I did not go that route. The install was so easy and took less that 10 min and alot cheaper than paying $500! Thank you etrailer for the excellent customer service and help with this!
Arrived quickly but had to file welding spatter from inside receiver so bike rack would fit. Hitch fit vehicle perfectly
I ordered a Curt receiver for my Kia sportage on Sunday and it arrived on Wed. It fit perfectly and installed it in less than 15 minutes. I will use it to move my dirt bike to trails and back. I am very happy with etrailer.com and highly recommend this great company. Thanks etrailer!!!!!
Very solid hitch. Easy to mount with the four bolts and a spritz of WD-40. I got a Kuat Beta bike carrier at the same time and they fit together like hand and glove. Very, very satisfied. Great price.
Ordered a Curt hitch for my SUV and the installation was super easy. It helps that many vehicles now come with threaded holes already in the frame for the hitch bolts.
The delivery from eTrailer was quick and the packaging of the hitch protected it well. It arrived in perfect condition.
I am a very satisfied customer of eTrailer!
Priced getting a hitch installed before I found etrailer.com. For half the money I bought both a hitch and wiring harness and installed them myself. Great product and installation instructions online. Thanks so much.
2016 Kia Sportage LX AWD. It took me 10 minutes to install this hitch. No need to drop the exhaust, just roll it in between the exhaust tip and the fascia and bolt it up. Stop wasting your time looking elsewhere online for hitches.
I didn’t install this myself...it went on a 2011 Kia, and I expected to have to deal with frozen hardware, and I was right. But ordering was a snap, delivery was faster than I could possibly have expected, and not that I’m in the market for another hitch soon, when I am I’ll be back.
I can not tell you how please I am with this purchase. First, the ordering of this product was so easy and the information provided was extremely helpful. Shipping was fast and they upgraded our delivery at no extra cost! I received 3 personal e-mails from the company thanking me for the purchase and tracking numbers. When my trailer hitch arrived, I could not believe how easy it was to install. It took me 10 minutes from start to finish ( we had a new vehicle so the step to clean out the holes was not necessary). It fit our 2012 Sportage like it came from the factory. The product was first quality and more than what I had expected. What really sold me was all the reviews, and the instructional video provided. This company was super great. I wish more companies were like this. You will not go wrong dealing with them. THANKS.
My new Curt trailer hitch C12030 is one fine addition to my 2011 Tucson. I researched a great deal before choosing the Curt. The videos made all the difference. I was a bit concerned that the car pictured with this unit on line was a Kia Sportage. But I can assure you that it fit my Tucson like a glove. Many of the models stated the need to lower the muffler for installation and this one did not. I liked that but, I did need to lower the muffler! The great part was it was no problem due to the excellent videos provided on the site.So I knew just what to do and it was not much effort. The hitch is very heavy and well constructed. I installed it all alone and again got a great tip from another reviewer on line who said that he had used the carton that it came in to help raise it into position when assemblinng that first bolt on one side. That was all I needed. I was done in less than 30 minutes and it looks great!
Very fast delivery.
Hitch itself fit well. (Minor issue: about 1/4" skewed side-to-side with respect rear bumper, bit cannot say if holes in hitch or weld nuts in frame were the cause.) Not really visible from behind, and will not affect function. Good, simple instructions.
Excellent quality bolts; had to use them to ream out weld nuts after initial cleaning (as specified in instructions), due to bolts being exposed to weather for 5 years. No problem, just tedious (repeated insertions with spray lube, retract, clean bolt, spray, and insert a bit farther on all 4 weld nuts).
Not bought a local Reese ball mount (hitch is a Curt); Reese will not fit Curt; got a Curt ball mount and I'm all set.
Wiring with the wire harness kit was easily accomplished; only "work" is securing the 16-ga battery wire under the vehicle securely. Put this wire through same grommet as wires supplied, and followed brake lines as anchor points. Used my own, heavier wire ties for this (also used more than the several that were supplied).
All hooked up and ready to go; a really good value, I think.
Previous car had one and a quarter inch hitch, got totaled by a deer on vacation. So all my accessories bike rack, cargo carrier and towing accessories were already one and a quarter. This particular model was one-on-one quarter. So no need to buy all two inch accessories or an adapter. Bolted to my 2011 Kia Sportage in just seven and a half minutes. Without bike rack on or tow hitch in can't even tell it has a trailer hitch. Black finish on product was in perfect condition, so I suggest using a large piece of spare carpet in driveway, as not to ruin the finish. Only using it for day use at this time have not gotten light kit.
Product received in a timely manner, was well packed. Installation was easy and the instructions were very easy to follow. I will be using the hitch receiver for our bike rack, so no wiring needed for trailer. Very good fit and hitch is not obvious. I like the look. I would recommend this for any one looking to add a hitch to their Sportage...a lot cheaper than what Kia wants to charge!
My hitch has been great. I am very pleased with the purchase. I would recommend it to my family and friends.
A perfect fit! Fast delivery. Great pricing. Easy to install. Remember to drop the muffler down b4 installation. I used a floor jack to raise the unit into place. Installed in 30 minutes.
Nice quality. Easy to install. Also ordered the tow ready T-one connector easy to do it yourself trailer wiring. Was just as easy to install as in the how to video's. Great job on those videos. Would do this again anytime
Micheline T.
9/29/2015
still doing great, but wish I had ordered a cap the close the opening when not towing
It took a few minutes to figure out how to fit the hitch around the muffler, but once we accomplished that, we had the itinstalled in 10 minutes. The price was extremely affordable. I bought a hitch for my last vehicle at three times the cost. I received free shipping, and it arrived in two days. Unbelievable! I'll be using the hitch mainly for my bike rack. It looks and works great. I am very pleased and impressed.
Angela
8/2/2015
Were you able to install on your own?
Marla E.
8/29/2015
My brother and I were able to install the hitch easily. I dont think I could have done it alone. It wasnt hard, but I appreciated the extra hands to hold it in place while it was bolted into place.
Hitch arrived quickly and well packaged. Item exactly as described on the web site, installation instructions received with the hitch are clear and concise. Installation was a breeze, took me about a half hour (as outlined in the instructions for DIY installations), though it would have been easier with two people. Looks good on the Tucson, nice and neat, especially with the hitch cover attached, the bar is hidden. Will be using it, primarily, to hold a cargo carrier.
Mike P.
5/15/2015
Hitch worked flawlessly. Used it for a cargo carrier also ordered from etrailer to move my daughters stuff back and forth from college. Still tight, no rust, great product.
2013 Hyundai Tuscon GLS
Ordered this product on Wednesday morning with standard UPS ground shipping and it arrived the next day.
Installation was a breeze, with the only difficult part was me installing it alone. I'm not a mechanic but have some technical knowledge. Still only took about 10 minutes to do. Super easy install, and great customer service. I will continue to tell everyone about Etrailer, and will be ordering another class 2 hitch for a 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
The hitch came in either bent or welded together crooked so the holes did not properly align with my vehicle. Could only screw 3 out of the 4 bolts when trying to attach it. Extremely disappointed to receive an inoperable product I wasted time trying to install.
Brooke M.
8/27/2024
It sounds like the hitch was severely flexed in the shipping process. Normally you can bend it back into place but in your case it looks like an exchange or return would be better. I will make sure this is taken care of - be on the look out for an email!
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Charlie I.
5/10/2015
very well