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

Part Number: C23WR
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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 C23WR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C23WR

Highlights

  • Custom fit design: Engineered to perfectly fit your Hyundai Santa Cruz.
  • 2" Class III receiver: Offers up to 5,000 lbs towing capacity, 750 lbs tongue weight.
  • No welding required: Easy bolt-on installation with included hardware.
  • Concealed cross tube: Provides a sleek OE look and maximizes ground clearance.
  • High-gloss black powder coat: Enhances rust resistance and durability.
  • Precision welded construction: Ensures superior strength and reliable performance.

Features to know about

Perfect Integration with Your Vehicle: Concealed Cross Tube Design

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C23WR offers a seamless integration that complements your vehicle's aesthetics. The concealed cross tube is cleverly designed to hide behind your bumper, leaving only the 2" receiver visible. This gives your car a sleek, factory-installed look while improving ground clearance, an absolute must for modern vehicle aesthetics.

Effortless Installations for Everyone: Bolt-On Installation

No welding, no fuss – just straightforward bolt-on installation. This custom-fit hitch ensures precision and simplicity, making it easy even for first-timers. It comes with a comprehensive hardware kit with neatly pre-drilled holes, so you spend less time under your car and more time enjoying your new capabilities.

Strength and Durability Unmatched: Gloss Black Powder Coat Finish

Experience robust durability with the high-gloss black powder coat finish, which is not just about looks. Beyond enhancing the aesthetic, this finish offers superior rust and corrosion resistance, ensuring your hitch withstands the test of time and road conditions.

Heavy-Duty Towing Confidence: 5,000 lbs GTW and 750 lbs Tongue Weight

With a substantial 5,000 lbs Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towing capacity and a 750 lbs maximum tongue weight, this Class III hitch is robust enough to tow your boats, bikes, or campers safely. It's engineered to match and exceed the needs of most towing tasks without weighing down your vehicle.

Precision and Stability Ensured: Precisely Welded Construction

Curt's precisely welded, sturdy square-tube design doesn't just promise strength; it guarantees stability and an exact fit for your vehicle. It's not only built tough but tailored precisely for a custom fit that ensures reliable performance every time you tow.

Hassle-Free Maintenance: Open-Back Receiver Design

Keeping your hitch clean is simple, thanks to the open-back receiver design. It allows easy access for cleaning, ensuring that dirt and debris don't compromise your hitch's reliability. Enjoy less maintenance hassle and more time using your vehicle for adventures and tasks.

Specs

Receiver Specifications

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"

Rating

  • Rating: Class III
  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 750 lbs
  • Not rated for use with weight distribution systems

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

13486 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C23WR Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

359 reviews
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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Easy install and works perfect.

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Gwendolyn Y.

7/23/2025

Love to hear it, Brian! Great hitch cover by the way.



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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Hitch arrived VERY FAST, and with all necessary accessories. Took about 2 hours to install with 2 people, as the hitch was heavy and awkward to hold in position while starting the bolts. Bolts were easy to access and tighten on driver side, however on passenger side, it was extremely difficult to hold wrench/socket to bolts so as to not round bolt heads when tightening. Hitch distance between frame member plates was slightly less than frame spacing. Recommend all bolts be very loosely installed and THEN passenger side bolts be fully tightened and torqued before tightening and torquing driver side bolts. I recommend the hitch support structure for passenger side bolts be trimmed back about 1/4 to 3/16" to allow socket to fully seat on bolt heads. This would then allow necessary extensions to be used to more easily tighten the bolts without the danger of rounding the bolt heads.



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Easy ordering process and quick delivery. installation videos and instructions were all very good. I installed the hitch myself in about one hour. The quality of the hitch is excellent.



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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Great product! Fitment was perfect. Perhaps the absolute best part of buying this product was buying it through etrailer.com because the installation video was imperative to a flawless install.



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Review for the Curt hitch and 4 plug wiring harness for a Hyundai Santa Cruz.
Both items were packaged very well and arrived crazy quick with no damage or missing parts. Included instructions were clear and easy to follow.
I put the vehicle rear wheels on a set of ramps which gave plenty of room to work inside my garage.
The only challenge I will mention is the install of the passenger side hitch bolts. The two side bolts are blocked almost completely by the hitch gusseting as well as the vehicle muffler. You will need a long extension and a wobble to tighten these bolts down. Honestly, if I had it to do over again I would save myself a lot of grief and just remove the muffler completely before I got started.
All in all, not too bad with the right tools and a positive attitude. The wiring is plug and play, and took just a few minutes. I tucked the lead behind the bumper, but if you plan to use the plug on a regular basis, don't forget to buy the bracket. It does not come with the hitch itself.
ETrailer is the only place I go for anything towing related. Great people!

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Brooke M.

2/12/2025

I really appreciate you telling the details of what you would have done differently to make it an easier process. Thats what makes a review so valuable, the first hand experience and insight. Thanks, James!



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Fit perfectly. As a 74 yr-young guy, it took me a while to get it installed, not because of the product, because of my inability to maneuver around under the truck. The videos really helped to give me confidence enough to tackle the job. 3-1/2 hrs in my driveway, with a lunch break in the middle and ibuprofen after. etrailer staff was great during and after the order.

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Gwendolyn Y.

2/6/2025

Sounds like you earned that lunch break, James! I know for me, sometimes I can't get through my day without ibuprofen. Glad the videos helped, and thanks for the awesome feedback!



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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Recently i got my self a 2024 santa cruz and it came with no Trailor hitch and of course the dealer wonted over a thousand dollars to in stall one, others a little less like u hall. so i went on the enter net and checked out etrailer as well as others and decided to buy there product with free shipping. fast shipping and thats important, and it arrived in three days. box took a little beating but the hitch was fine and i recommend padding the hitch ends as shippers as you know put all packages to the test. the hitch is very well made with strong iron and power coated nicely. i'm a eighty one year old man so it took me by my self about two and a half hours to complete the job enclouding the wiring harness. i'm pleased that i only see the hitch receiver and not all the hitch as that makes a good looking bumper as you see it from the rear. because i had no help to install the hitch i did employ a bottle jack to assist me during the installation and it all worked out quite well. pleased with the product but the photo helpers need to be cleared up for better visual . I did a great job with a good product to work with. If you need a hitch, give these people a try i think you will like what you get.

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Carl

10/26/2024

just as it should



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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Very well built and fit perfectly.Excellent price. Fast shipping.



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When I placed my order I knew I was in good hands, I've ordered from E trailer before as always they are right on, my hitch for my Santa Cruz was in perfect condition, I'm 82 and my helper 55 we had it on in 45 minutes "WOW" it looks good. Read the instructions you can't go wrong



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Looks to be very well made and should do a good job for my light duty towing. Came fast, albeit a day later than indicted when ordered. No biggie.



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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Absolutely #1 product and video for installation thx guys!!



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Ford Flex

Nice finish, bolts and washers included. 3” extension will work on passenger side if you don’t have a flex coupling



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Great Product and a great process I Recommend e trailer to all!!!



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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Great price and install easy Im very satisfied with my purchase.

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Anthony

10/10/2024

Although I havent used my hitch it looks good and is ready to go whenever needed.



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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Perfect fit and easy install due to the videos etrailer has.



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The etrailer video for this product was very detailed. It was the reason I decided to purchase it and install it myself. Fits and looks great! Easy installation.

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Victoria H.

2/20/2025

Way to get the job done, Rick!! That's great to hear that the installation video for this hitch was so helpful to you! Are you using this to tow?



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Easy to install, and very heavy duty. Has weathered the worst New England has thrown at it. Would recommend.

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Gwendolyn Y.

3/7/2025

That is definitely a feat in on it's self!



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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

The installation was easy and quick
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total of 1.5 hours and that includes getting organized, doing the installation and clean up
The hitch is well made and well designed
The instructions and videos are clear and understandable
This is my second hitch from etrailer . Definitely recommend them for any trailer needs
Thanks for having excellent quality products
I would give you more stars!

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Gwendolyn Y.

12/3/2024

Hey Alexander! Thanks for the glowing kudos. I know we will be there when you need your next hitch!



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Hyundai

It was perfect for my Hyundai Santa Cruz. Installed at myself in 25 minutes and needless to say it works perfectly. Very happy.



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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Looks like it will work. I haven't had a chance to get it installed yet.

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Phillip

7/15/2025

It is working just fine



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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Well built and Easy installation



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Everything fit just right, instructions were clear and installation was no problem.



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Easy installl. Only problem was factory bolt holes had a lot of paint in them making hard to get bolts started. This is 3rd or 4th hitch I have bought from etrailer and I always receive within 2 days. Fast and friendly service. Bud answered all of my questions

Thank you



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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Quality of product appears excellent. Install was fairly straightforward. Recommend initially using exhaust to rest passenger side of receiver for fastener starting, before lowing exhaust to make room for torquing. Recommend a hitch riser to increase resultant height of tow ball.



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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Very pleased with the service.So easy to order exactly what I wanted. Product was delivered right on time and right to my front door. Tracking system kept me totally informed.


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    Hey Michael, the bolt size that comes with the Curt hitch part # C23WR is M12-1.25-40 mm.
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