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

Part Number: 13574

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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 13574 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Standard 2" Receiver: Works with ball mounts, bike racks, and cargo carriers
Tows up to 3,500 lbs (GTW): Handles small trailers and light hauling jobs safely
Holds up to 350 lbs (TW): Supports carriers or racks without stressing the hitch
Bolt-On Installation: Mounts directly using included hardware—no welding required
Gloss Black Powder Coat: Protective base coat resists rust and corrosion for long life

Features to know about

Get More Out of Your Hauling Setup: Class III Strength with a 2" Receiver

This hitch gives you a solid 2" x 2" receiver opening that’s rated for 3,500 lbs gross trailer weight and 350 lbs tongue weight. That means it’s ready for small campers, light utility trailers, bike racks, or cargo carriers. Its Class III rating makes it a dependable option for everyday towing and gear hauling without compromising stability or safety.

Tough Build That Holds Up: Fully Welded, Powder-Coated Steel Construction

The sturdy, square-tube steel is precision welded for maximum strength and a perfect fit. A gloss black powder coat finish sits over a protective base layer for superior rust resistance, so it’ll stand up to road grime and weather over time. The heavy-duty coating also helps prolong the life of the hitch when used regularly for towing or carrying accessories.

Simple Install at Home: Bolt-On Design with No Welding Required

You can bolt this hitch right to the frame—no welding or fabrication needed. It comes with the complete hardware kit and clear installation instructions to guide you through the process with basic tools. It’s built to line up cleanly for an easy, driveway installation that doesn’t require special equipment.

Ready for Everyday Gear: Works with Common Ball Mounts and Carriers

Because it uses a standard 2" receiver, it pairs easily with most cargo baskets, bike racks, and towing accessories. You can hook up a ball mount, pin, and clip (sold separately) to tow or slide in a hitch-mounted carrier when you need extra space. Whether you’re moving gear for work or loading up for a weekend trip, this hitch gives you a secure, versatile base to do it.

Specs

Receiver Opening

Receiver opening: 2" x 2"

Class Rating

Rating: Class III

Weight and Capacity

Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
Maximum tongue weight: 350 lbs

Compatibility

Not rated for use with weight-distribution systems

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

13574 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details 13574 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2003 - 2011 Honda Element
2007 - 2010 Honda Element excluding SC

Customer Satisfaction Score:

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46 reviews

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by: Bruce 07/18/2026

I had to bend each end and really bend and adjust the center support bracket to make it fit!! And the vehicle had no prior damage at all can’t blame that. In the end it turned out ok but was a pain to get there!

by: Jon 06/23/2012

worried about having to enlarge a few holes in order to get this hitch to fit. It turned out that it was very easy. I used a dremel tool to enlarge the hole, and the fish wire made it easy. (see the attached pics). Dont forget to paint the hole when done.

One other note was that the hitch didn't fit out of the box, I had to 'persuade' the center portion (where the U bolt goes) with a hammer in order to get the mounts to line up. It only took a little hammering and then it fit perfectly.

All in all I am very happy, but I took a star off for the adjustments .

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by: Adam 05/24/2024 One Year Later

Honda Element

So I haven’t exactly worked this thing very hard since it’s bolted to my 4-cylinder Honda Element, but it has worked well for what I ask of it. It’ll pull a trailer of lumber home from the hardware store or a trailer of yard debris to the dump, which is all I really ask of it.

Installation wasn’t too bad. The modifications grinding away the frame weren’t as tough as I feared. Just used my Dremel and a set of cheap grinding burrs for it rather than buying a proper die grinder that I might never use again.

The hardest part was trying to hold it up and get all the bolts in without things twisting or pitching such that the holes didn’t all line up. Would definitely be easier with 2 helpers to hold it up while you bolt, but I managed to rig something up and do it solo.

One potential improvement to the install instructions: put a piece of tape over the nearby holes in the frame that you are *not* using. That way you don’t accidentally put a bolt in the wrong hole and then spend an hour fishing it back out of your frame.

Adam One Year Later

5/25/2025

No issues. I’m glad I installed it because being able to pull a trailer has been very handy with all the renovations we’re doing on our home.

by: Michael 07/22/2022 One Year Later

Awesome hitch, perfect fit and works amazing with my 1up USA bike rack

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by: Bryan 01/16/2019 One Year Later

2006 Honda Element

I've had it a year and used it a lot. Works perfect, rugged, and doesn't move around at all

I have it attached to a Honda Element and use it to haul lightweight dirt bikes.

Highly recommend it

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by: Douglas 02/10/2024

2004 Honda Element

It looked very nice when installed.

Holes in the hitch were not exactly lined up. Had to wedge the side out to get it lined up during install.

Douglas One Year Later

2/11/2025

Works good

Jesse M.

2/11/2025

@Douglas Glad to hear your hitch it still serving you well. Douglas. Come back anytime you need anything.

by: Peter 03/24/2022

You did very good. The product looks good. The video's on the tracking page are great. I have not installed it yet. The box did end up with a whole in it with the hitch popping out.

Peter A. One Year Later

3/25/2023

well, the hitch works well, but installing it was a job. The upper front connection point did not line up at all. It needs to be bent to more of a 90 degree angel. So after some time bending it to make it work, it fit. This did break the powder coating on this tab.

by: Matthew 03/15/2023 One Year Later

It's a well made hitch receiver and wiring harness. The installation process was well thought out. I followed the hitch instructions, and thought fishing the bolts was going to be harder than it actually was. The instructions were easy enough to follow. The wiring kit under the dashboard was plug-and-play, with no issues. In my installation, I chose to do something not mentioned in the instructions, and I adjusted the rear tow loop on my Honda Element, so that the center of the hitch could attached a little higher, making it more snug up to the bumper. This variance is unrelated to the quality of the products made by eTailer.

by: Pihmpdaddi 03/22/2023

Bought this to replace the previous Curt class 1 hitch. It came with some scratches in the paint, admittedly from mishandling by etrailer; they said they store them on a shelf and they get banged around which they should work to avoid. I had to clean quite a few spots, prime and paint, which took an extra couple of days of work because I had to wait for the paint to cure.

I also struggled a bit to get this one to line up. The bolts went in rather easily after I made the necessary clearance cuts, but I almost had to pre-bend the frame slightly with a “drift pin” to get the holes to align. My frame is not racked so that didn’t really make much sense. The previous Curt hitch still fit very well.

After a season of use though, it is solid and has not given me any problems. Very reliable and never moves. It feels well made and well attached to the frame.

by: Mike 06/20/2025 One Year Later

Good fit for my Honda Element 2010.

by: Philip 12/13/2019

Gave some thought to putting this on myself but I do not have access to lift or jack stands. Good thing that I have a great mechanic because the holes did not line up so the hitch needed some strenuous persuasion to move the holes into alignment with the pre drilled holes in the vehicle frame. The rest of the installation went smoothly and I am very happy with the end result. If you are thinking of doing this yourself, have a back up plan since the MFG does not appear to be checking tolerances on the product. The misalignment was NOT due to shipping as the carton was sturdy and showed NO sign of damage.

by: Joseph 06/06/2022

2007 Honda Element

Shipped to wrong address. My order said to ship ID . However you shipped it to my home address where the car needing the trailer hitch he is not at and the trailer hitch now needs to be shipped to Idaho. However I won’t be back to Idaho until early July

by: Julie 05/16/2020

We had a Pep Boys install our hitch because it wasn’t expensive and we are not very handy with tools. The installation was a breeze and the hitch looks and works great! We use a lot of different bike trailers works great with all of them.

by: Theodore 05/15/2022

2007 Honda Element

The hitch is made well, however the fitment requires bending of the arms to make it fit an '07 Honda Element. Ideally, I would prefer to not have to bend metal to get something to fit, just because if you bend it incorrectly you've just made an expensive item un-returnable. Over all, happy with the hitch.

by: Shane 09/18/2022

The bolt holes wouldn't line up. They were off by a few inches. It was impossible for me to mount. Customer service gave me a full refund and return.

Katrina B. One Year Later

10/3/2022

If you are having troubles with the holes not lining up, it could be that the hitch has been flexed during shipment. This is common amongst hitches, since the mounting brackets are made from a mild steel that allows the hitch to flex with the vehicle after installation. If the entire hitch was made of rigid steel, there would be a greater chance of the hitch being damaged and experiencing stress cracks. Such cracks could cause the hitch to malfunction. This flexing often times will cause the holes not to align. Because of this we do have a help article I have the link attached below that will walk you through the process of straightening the hitch.

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by: Jonathan 04/27/2021 One Year Later

2008 Honda Element

Great fit and easy install on my 2008 Honda Element. Their videos and thorough answering of questions are why I keep coming back. Great job!

by: Frank 09/20/2022

The Curt hitch was very difficult to install.

by: Gary 02/26/2021

I like the Curt hitch..Delivery was prompt and I had a muffler shop install it for $xxx.xx…Thanks

by: Brett 10/02/2022

Easy installation!

by: José 08/06/2022 One Year Later

Holes for the bolts didn’t aligned. Had to adjust by drilling new holes.

Katrina B.

8/12/2022

We do not recommend drilling new holes into the hitches. If you are having troubles with the holes not lining up, it could be that the hitch has been flexed during shipment. This is common amongst hitches, since the mounting brackets are made from a mild steel that allows the hitch to flex with the vehicle after installation. If the entire hitch was made of rigid steel, there would be a greater chance of the hitch being damaged and experiencing stress cracks. Such cracks could cause the hitch to malfunction. This flexing often times will cause the holes not to align. Because of this we do have a help article I have the link attached below that will walk you through the process of straightening the hitch.

Helpful Links

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by: Paul 11/15/2024

Hitch was bent on arrival. Wish they included two springs to fish the bolts

by: John 09/07/2022

Great customer service.

by: john b 08/04/2012

2007 Honda Element

to hitches for the honda element. i chose this one because others need the bumper to be trimmed for correct installation. this one from curt though did not require that. the only difficulty installing this one is that holes in the honda frame needed enlarged on the sides to allow for hardware to be put in place. access isnt great but using a rotary file in my drill seemed to work pretty good. make sure you wear your earplugs though. the hitch fits and looks great. wiring is easy, however instructions dont tell you how to get the wiring from the connection inside by the spare tire to outside where the hitch is at. i chose to remove a plastic cap beneath the spare and under the jack. i bought some plastic insulation and wrapped the wire for a little extra protection and it works great.

by: Bri 03/25/2020 One Year Later

I’ve had this for one year now, no issues. It was a bitch to install, but now that it’s on I love it!

by: Josh 08/25/2012

2010 Honda Element

. Took much more persuasion than I would have wanted from a product that cost as much and was as beefy as the one I received

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