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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Part Number: 13538
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CURT Trailer Hitch - 13538
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Standard 2" Receiver: Works with bike racks, cargo carriers, and Class III towing gear
- Tows up to 3,500 lbs (GTW): Handles small campers, boats, and utility trailers safely
- Holds up to 350 lbs (TW): Supports hitch-mounted accessories without strain or flex
- Bolt-On Install: Mounts directly to frame using included hardware—no welding needed
- Powder-Coated Steel: Gloss black finish over base coat resists rust for long-term durability
Features to know about
Get More Out of Your Setup: Tow, Haul, and Carry with Confidence
This Curt Class III trailer hitch receiver gives you the 2" x 2" opening most accessories are built for—bike racks, cargo carriers, and ball mounts all fit right in. It’s rated for a maximum 3,500 lbs gross trailer weight and 350 lbs tongue weight, so it’s built for small campers, utility trailers, and everyday hauling. The square-tube design keeps things sturdy while maintaining solid ground clearance that works well for most towing and cargo applications.
Built to Last in Real-World Conditions: Fully Welded Steel with Protective Coating
The hitch is made from fully welded steel and finished with a gloss black powder coat layered over a protective base coat. That combination adds strength and rust resistance so it can handle regular exposure to road grime and weather. The precision, robotic welding improves fit and strength where it counts, giving you a hitch that feels as tough as it looks.
Simple Bolt-On Install: Designed for a Precise Fit with No Welding Required
This custom-fit hitch bolts right to the frame using included hardware—no drilling or welding needed. The mounting points line up with existing holes for an easier install whether you’re doing it in the driveway or on a lift. Cleaning out existing weld nuts helps the bolts thread smoothly, especially if there’s rust buildup from age or weather, and once it’s in place, everything stays tight and aligned.
Specs
Dimensions
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
Weight and Capacity
- Rating: Class III
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 350 lbs
Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty:
13538 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Similar to Draw-Tite 75471
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2007 - 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
64 reviews
by:
Leslie
06/09/2026
I think Kim is great
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My shining Star at Etrailer
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Craig
08/14/2018
No issues with the product. It has been installed for approx a year. No signs of rust. I recommend this product along with e trailer. The hitch arrived without the hardware inside the tube. With a call and short discussion, the fasteners arrived in a few days. I feel e trailer values their customers with the service I have received.
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Jay
10/18/2018
2007
Hyundai
Santa Fe
Thanks for following up. Yes it was delivered around lunch time. I will
install on Friday and leave a great review!
I did want to ask about the Plug-N-Tow (R) Vehicle Wiring Harness with
Powered Converter and 4 Pole Trailer Connector
I completely for got to include this in my order. I had it selected at one
point, but must have cleared the cart. Any chance I can get this with the
complimentary shipping as well?
install on Friday and leave a great review!
I did want to ask about the Plug-N-Tow (R) Vehicle Wiring Harness with
Powered Converter and 4 Pole Trailer Connector
I completely for got to include this in my order. I had it selected at one
point, but must have cleared the cart. Any chance I can get this with the
complimentary shipping as well?
Heather A.
10/19/2018
The wiring harness part you need for the 2007 Hyundai Santa fe is Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118415.
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Tracy K.
06/22/2017
2009
Hyundai
Santa Fe
Fantastic price, quick delivery! What a deal! etrailer.com provided the only way I could afford to have a trailer hitch on my 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. Thanks, etrailer.com!
Tracy K.
6/25/2018
Still working perfectly after 1 year. No problems at all! Thanks!
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Luke
05/11/2025
2010
Hyundai
Santa Fe
The included bolts were slightly too short to engage the body threads, and I couldn’t use the provided washers. Fortunately, it’s only for a cargo rack, not for towing.
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Diane O
07/25/2020
Trailer hitch I put on my SUV works great. No problems what so ever since installed.
Carries my bike rack with 3 bikes with ease. Very strong and durable product.
For me I give this product a 5 for excellent. Would recommend to anyone out there that wants the ease of putting on and off the bike rack whenever your ready to go ride.
Diane O.
Carries my bike rack with 3 bikes with ease. Very strong and durable product.
For me I give this product a 5 for excellent. Would recommend to anyone out there that wants the ease of putting on and off the bike rack whenever your ready to go ride.
Diane O.
by:
Howard
06/10/2016
2007
Hyundai
Santa Fe
Whenever possible I try to buy a product made in the USA. This hitch costs a few dollars more than many imports. It is well worth the extra cost. Solidly built and easy to install. An installation tip. My 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe had a shipping tie down hook installed on the passenger side which must be removed prior to installation of the hitch. The bolt securing the hook is hidden by the muffler. Also, kudos to etrailer. The carton in which the hitch was shipped took a serious beating. A brush I ordered along with the hitch was missing. Although it was probably the responsibility of the shipping company, Etrailer promptly replaced the brush. Excellent customer service.
by:
Robert P.
07/14/2011
through the back tray, just need a groument to finish it off. The most time involved the weld nuts due to corrosion and dirt. I had to eventually tap the nuts to clean and re-thread them.
by:
Barry C.
07/09/2018
2008
Hyundai
Santa Fe
This trailer hitch is as great now as when I purchased it, I expected it to be a great hitch and it did not dissapoint it was a very good price shipping was fast as well. If you are thinking of buying from here go ahead you won't be dissapointed.
by:
Barry
07/09/2018
2008
Hyundai
Santa Fe
This trailer hitch is as great now as when I purchased it, I expected it to be a great hitch and it did not dissapoint it was a very good price shipping was fast as well. If you are thinking of buying from here go ahead you won't be dissapointed.
by:
Steve S.
07/13/2014
2008
Hyundai
Santa Fe
I purchased a curt hitch and the wiring harness for my 08 santa fe.
The installation couldn't have gone better. Watching the video on the harness was a real help. Since then the product has performed well.
I am very pleased with your products and the ease of this purchase.
Thanks Steve S.
The installation couldn't have gone better. Watching the video on the harness was a real help. Since then the product has performed well.
I am very pleased with your products and the ease of this purchase.
Thanks Steve S.
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Mike P.
12/26/2012
timely period considering the Christmas rush. Installation took a little bit more than 30 minutes because I did it without help, but once I got the bolts started in the holes it was like clockwork. The hitch fit exactly without having to make any modifications to the vehicle. Installaing the wiring harness was a breeze, it was an exact fit for the vehicle and the informational video was exact and to the point. The finished job looks great and like it was done professionally. Thanks for a great product, great price, timely delivery and an easy installation.
by:
Bill
08/02/2019
Shipping was slower than expected, but order arrived well-packed and in excellent condition. I ordered the wrong harness (my fault), but the hitch installed easily per the clear video instructions (great tip to clean out the frame threads!).
by:
Cyndie G
12/15/2014
Hitch and wiring arrived on time and installed EXACTLY as shown in the installation videos. The only way this could have been easier would have been to pay 4 times as much to have one installed by someone else.
Thanks eTrailer!
Thanks eTrailer!
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will J
07/10/2013
Hyundai
Santa Fe
First off, I called and talked to Carla, she was so helpful. Gave her my info on my wife's santa fe, and presto we were in buisness. I explained that I needed it asap (really asap) and she told me it would be no problem. I called at 4:45 cst, and they got it out that day!!
I got it 2 days before I expected it. I am in awe of these guys! So got the Curt Hitch and Wireing harness, read the directions and 1 hour later I am done... how cool is that?!
I will be recommending etrailer.com to all my friends, like my dad did for me.
I got it 2 days before I expected it. I am in awe of these guys! So got the Curt Hitch and Wireing harness, read the directions and 1 hour later I am done... how cool is that?!
I will be recommending etrailer.com to all my friends, like my dad did for me.
by:
Rob
06/01/2010
Installation is straightforward but not nearly as easy as portrayed. Bolt holes were rusted and would not thread without numerous applications of WD40 & repeated trial runs. Even then, bolts never threaded smoothly. MUST use a ratchet with a 10" extension, ideally a 1/2" drive (I used 3/8") & LOADS of torque (i.e., steel pipe on ratchet handle) to drive bolts home. Bolt head takes 11/16" socket. Access from under car is extremely awkward. Positioning hitch is impossible by yourself and challenging even for two people. I built up a wooden platform & used serial shims to get hitch in position. Whole installation took several hours... hardly 30 minutes! ONCE installed, hitch performs well & looks great. Little more play between hitch & my bike rack than I'd like, but that may be the bike rack, & is easily overcome with a small wooden shim.
by:
L. Osborne
04/23/2014
This hitch looks great...looks as though it was professionally installed at the manufacturer.
It was extremely easy to install and in under 15 minutes I was towing my trailer. All hardware was included and no modifications were needed to complete the install.
It was extremely easy to install and in under 15 minutes I was towing my trailer. All hardware was included and no modifications were needed to complete the install.
by:
Steve K
08/10/2021
Great hitch. Fits car exactly. Install was tough because of years' worth of corrosion under the car. That is not anything to do with the hitch itself, just an fyi if you are doing a diy install.
by:
Capt. Kudzu
07/03/2015
2009
Hyundai
Santa Fe
Let me start out and say, it was easy to install and wire up, but that's just me.... and Hyundai....
I don't plan on towing anything over 1200 lbs. 50-100 miles one way, I don't drive fast..
I don't like the transitions between parts (weld), made it hard to use my torque wrench, had to be there.
The wiring was long enough, but wish the control box (?) was closer to the wheel well end.
I don't plan on towing anything over 1200 lbs. 50-100 miles one way, I don't drive fast..
I don't like the transitions between parts (weld), made it hard to use my torque wrench, had to be there.
The wiring was long enough, but wish the control box (?) was closer to the wheel well end.
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Jason
01/07/2015
What looked like an easy job, took a bit more time. The product would have bolted on in 10 minutes, but the shipping anchor was still attached to the vehicle. That required the removal of the muffler, and heat shied to access a 3rd bolt. Once put back together, the hitch bolted on in 10 minutes.
by:
Rich J.
02/24/2014
Trailer hitch installation was very easy. Recommend on an older vehicle to get a tap and chase the threads prior to installation. Made the job a 20 minute project!
by:
Peter
10/02/2024
No hardware or instructions we're included. Very disappointed with this purchase.
Gwendolyn Y.
10/10/2024
Hey Peter! Have you had a chance to look inside the hitch opening? The hardware bag is usually tapped to the inside of the hitch along with the instructions. If you can not find it, let me know!
by:
Gregg
07/12/2019
The only improvement I would recommend would be to include a M10X1.25 tap to chase the threads on the car or truck. Using the method in the video with a pipe brush and cleaner did not work for me. I was able to use a hoist and tripod jacks to make it a really easy job.
by:
Cindy
05/30/2020
The hitch fit perfectly for our car. We are excited, because we will be using it for a bike rack.
by:
Joseph
05/17/2021
Great trailer hitch. Best to use a M10 1.25 tap to clean the rusted holes prior to mounting.
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