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  1. Trailer Hitch
  2. CURT
  3. For Towing
  4. Class II
  5. 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
  6. 350 lbs TW
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1993 Hyundai Excel
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

Part Number: C12272
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1993 Hyundai Excel

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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 II - 1-1/4" part number C12272 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C12272

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Tows up to 3,500 lbs (GTW): Handles small campers, boats, or utility trailers with stability
  • Holds up to 350 lbs (TW): Works with bike racks, cargo carriers, and lightweight towing setups
  • Bolt-On Installation: Mounts using included hardware—no welding required for DIY installs
  • Durable Steel Build: Fully welded, square-tube design ensures long-term towing strength
  • Rust-Resistant Finish: Gloss black powder coat over base coat protects against corrosion
Made in USA

Features to know about

Get More Out of Every Trip: Class II Hitch with 1-1/4" Receiver

This Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver gives you real towing capability for light loads without overdoing it. With a Class II rating, it handles up to 3,500 lbs maximum gross trailer weight and 350 lbs maximum tongue weight. That’s plenty for hauling small campers, boats, or utility trailers. The 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver opening is ready for compatible bike racks, cargo carriers, and drawbars so you can make the most of your vehicle’s cargo and gear options.

Built Strong for Everyday Use: Fully Welded Steel Construction

The hitch’s square-tube design and precision robotic welding give it solid strength from end to end. The steel is coated with a gloss black powder finish over a protective base coat for better rust resistance, so it stands up to regular use and wet road conditions. It’s built like a tank but cleanly finished to blend in without drawing attention.

DIY-Friendly Installation: Bolt-On Design with Included Hardware

Installing this hitch doesn’t require any welding or special tools. It’s a bolt-on setup with all the necessary hardware and clear instructions included in the kit. Whether you’re mounting it in your driveway or helping a friend set one up, the straightforward design makes it manageable for DIY installers who want to get the job done right the first time.

Specs

Dimensions

  • Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"

Weight and Capacity

  • Rating: Class II
  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 350 lbs

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

12272 Curt Class 2 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C12272 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9

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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.

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Very easy to install.



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Fits like a glove..well not OJs glove. But yes. Perfect



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Easy to install if you know what you are doing.



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Nice hitch



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This hitch worked great. It's a good product at a reasonable price.



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the hitch was just as I ordered , and took about 40 min to install. all went well



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Great product .C12272 Went on easy . Good directions. This product for my 2006 chevy Malibu will let me haul deer in carriage rack and haul leaves and grass clippings to the dump. Had to use adapter to carriage rack for 2 inch. I cut off 6 inches on carriage rack so it didn't stick out so far. Brad, Arena Wi.



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Amazing customer service . Profucts are the highest quality and great prices! No reason to shop anywhere else!!! Arthur and Christopher went the extra mile to accommodate me. Products always arrived on time . I bought a hitch and an e-bike rack
For my rad mini bikes . I will surely be a loyal customer after having such a positive experience !!! Christopher and Arthur helped me figure out the correct size hitch I needed for my car and a bike rack to accommodate the weight of my 2 rad mini ebikes . Amazing company and very accommodating and knowledgeable staff .



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Good day George

My experience
with etrailer was uneventful. Speedy delivery , good product and ease of ordering. When ordering the hitch it read ease of installation 4. Which would be correct. Would have been a 1 if I didn't have to grind the welded nuts off the bumper bracket. Also two of the four holes I had to drill to make them larger to accommodate the installation bolts. I would definitely recommend Etrailer to others. Thank you.

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Ally S.

6/28/2016

Curt hitch works like it should hasnt failed me yet. No complaints here



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Hitch is doing well. 2007 chevy malibu and a very tiny 300lb trailer with a pushmower and weedeater. Hitch was very solid


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See what our Experts say about this CURT Trailer Hitch

  • Is There a Class III Trailer Hitch for a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu
    The only available trailer hitch for a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu (All Models) is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12272 which is a class II rated hitch. Therefore, no you cannot use a class III hitch on a Chevrolet Malibu which is the case for a lot of these smaller vehicles because they simply don't make one for them due to the limited capacities. That said, if you have class III accessories that you want to use there is still an option in the Tow Ready Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
    The trailer hitch available for your 2004 Malibu is the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C12272. This is a Class ll trailer hitch, and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. Since you said you will be hauling a riding lawnmower and the weight is about 1,200-lbs it will need to be on a trailer. For a hitch ball mount, I recommend part # C45521. This will need hitch pin and clip # F-4. You will also need a trailer hitch ball. If you need a 1-7/8 inch ball I recommend part # 19256, and for a 2-inch...
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  • Is the Curt Hitch a Confirmed Fit For a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
    Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12272 is a confirmed fit and can be installed on the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS.
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  • Can a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Handle 350 Pounds of Tongue Weight
    The Curt trailer hitch receiver, part # C12272, does have a 350 pound tongue weight capacity and is confirmed to fit your 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. With that being said I looked at the owner's manual to your Malibu and the vehicle itself is only rated to tow a maximum of 1,000 pounds and the tongue weight can only be 10 to 15 percent of a trailer's weight. This means your car has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 150 pounds and adding a higher rated hitch isn't going to change that. You're...
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  • Is Drilling Required to Install Curt Trailer Hitch Part # C12272 on 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
    Your 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic 4-door can be equipped with the Curt Trailer Hitch # C12272. This Hitch is perfect for light-duty towing, andit features a fully welded, gloss powder-coated steel construction. This is the only hitch available for your Malibu and it requires drilling for installation. I have provided a link to the installation instructions. If you are not comfortable installing the hitch you could hire a local dealer or RV dealership to do the job for you. The difficulty...
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  • Can a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Tow a Trailer
    I'm unable to access an online version of the owner's manual for your 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. But if it says it shouldn't be used for towing then I can't recommend going against the manufacturer's recommendations. We do have trailer hitch receivers that will fit your car, like the Curt # C12272. Keep in mind this hitch fits model years 2004 through 2008 of the Malibu so the user reviews might be from a different model year than yours that can be used to tow. Also, hitch receivers can...
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  • Will Curt Hitch # C12272 Require Any Trimming of the Rear Fascia on 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
    The Curt Class II 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # C12272 will fit your 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. When installing this hitch on your Malibu, you will need to do some drilling, but you will not need to cut the fascia or rear bumber. The exhaust must be temporarily lowered during installation. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Curt Hitch # C12272. If you will be towing with this hitch you will also need the following items. Curt Drawbar # C45521, pin and clip # F-4,...
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  • Curt Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2006 Chevy Malibu
    I checked up on trailer hitch 88002 and found that it was an OEM hitch put on several vehicles. It's not something that we carry or can get, but for your 2006 Chevy Malibu we have the Curt hitch part # C12272 as a confirmed fit if you are looking for a hitch for that vehicle.
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  • Trailer Hitch, 2 inch Ball, Ball Mount and Trailer Wiring for 2007 Chevy Malibu
    Sounds like you are looking for a trailer hitch for your 2007 Chevy Impala and a ball mount that has a 2 inch ball on it. For that we have the Curt # C12272. Then for a ball mount you'd want the # C45147. For trailer wiring you'd also want the # C56013 and you'd be set.
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  • How to Select a Hitch Ball
    The correct fit of a hitch ball on a ball mount depends on the ball's shank length and shank diameter. These dimensions matter because the shank has to fit the ball hole in a ball mount. All of our 1-7/8-inch hitch balls are shown on the linked page. These have shank diameters ranging from 5/8-inch up to 3/4-inch and shank lengths from 1-5/8-inch to 3-3/8-inches. I also linked our page for hitches for your car. Each has a recommended ball mount associated on the hitch page.
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  • Replacement Hardware to Install Curt Hitch # C12272 Trailer Hitch on a 2006 Chevy Malibu
    We can certainly get a replacement hardware kit for you. Use part # RHK. On the product description page, type the hitch part # C12272 into the field and choose a quantity of 1. We will prepare you a complete hardware set to install this hitch.
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  • Will I Need To Trim Bumper and Lower Exhaust To Install Curt hitch C12272 on 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
    Yes, for installation, you will need to temporarily lower the exhaust to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # C12272, on your 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The best way to lower the hangers, is to apply some WD-40 to the rubber mounts to slide the hanger loose. You will not need to trim the bumper fascia of your Malibu sedan, but you will need to do a bit of drilling. I attached the install instructions for you to learn more. For a drawbar, you will need # C45521, and pin and clip...
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  • Curt Trailer Hitch that Fits 2007 Chevy Malibu
    We have hitches that are a confirmed fit for your 2007 Chevy Malibu but the Curt part # C13900 that you referenced is not a fit for your vehicle so it could not be installed on your vehicle. Instead Curt has the part # C12272 which was made specifically for your vehicle which means it will install as easily as possible. This hitch was also made in the USA.
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  • Is the Fishwire/Bolt Puller Included with the Curt Hitch # C12272
    I spoke with my contact at Curt and he informed me that there is an included fishwire with the # C12272 Curt Hitch. It will be included in the bag that also has the installation instructions. I also attached installation instructions for the # C12272 for you to check out.
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