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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

Part Number: C11281

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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 I - 1-1/4" part number C11281 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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CURT Trailer Hitch - C11281

Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Tows up to 2,000 lbs (GTW): Handles small campers, boats, or utility trailers with ease
Holds up to 200 lbs (TW): Works with bike racks, cargo platforms, and light-duty towing gear
Bolt-On Installation: Mounts using existing holes—no drilling or welding required
Durable Steel Build: Fully welded, square-tube design provides long-term strength and stability
Gloss Powder Coat Finish: Protective coating resists rust and maintains a clean appearance

Features to know about

Add More Utility to Your Ride: Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver with 1-1/4" Opening

This hitch is built for light-duty towing and everyday use. With a Class I rating, it offers a maximum gross trailer weight of 2,000 lbs and a 200 lb tongue weight, giving you plenty of strength for small trailers, cargo carriers, or bike racks. It’s a dependable setup for towing and carrying extra gear when you need that added hauling capability.

Simple Bolt-On Install: No Welding or Drilling Needed

The custom fit design uses existing attachment points, so the hitch bolts up cleanly without any drilling or welding. Everything you need comes in the complete hardware kit along with step-by-step instructions. It’s a straightforward install you can handle in the driveway with basic tools—no shop time required.

Built to Last: Steel Construction with Gloss Black Powder Coat Finish

Made from fully welded, square-tube steel, this hitch is built strong and stays solid under load. The gloss black powder coat finish over a protective base coat helps guard against rust and corrosion while keeping a clean look under the bumper. The sturdy design and precise welds make it a durable choice for long-term use in all kinds of weather.

Ready for Everyday Towing Gear: Works with Standard Accessories

The 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver opening fits common Class I towing accessories like drawbars, bike racks, and cargo carriers. It’s designed to pair easily with standard components such as ball mounts (#3592) and hitch balls (#19256 or?#19258), making it easy to set up the right combination for your load or adventure.

Specs

Dimensions

Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"

Weight and Capacity

Rating: Class I
Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

11281 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C11281 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2013 - 2016 Dodge Dart

Customer Satisfaction Score:

92% were satisfied with this product

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by: Keith 09/17/2014

Honda Element

Great hitch and looks very good on the car. I had originally ordered the DrawTite hitch because it was cheaper ($150 versus $170 for this one), but when etrailer notified me that the DrawTite wouldn't ship for 2 months, I cancelled that order and ordered the Curt hitch which happened to be immediately available. I'm really glad it worked out that way - because I think the Curt hitch looks a whole lot better.
Specifically, the only thing visible after you install it is the receiver element and safety chain loops - you don't see the crossbar and that makes for a very clean and complimentary look on this car. The DrawTite (and others) have the crossbar visible from side to side and I just don't think that looks good on a curvy car like the Dart. The penalty for this is that there is a little more work in the installation but it's no big deal - and I was able to snake mine into place without removing the rubber exhaust hangers, so the bulk of the installation time was spent removing the various aero shields and the chrome exhaust trim and then getting all that back on afterwards.
My Dart is not recommended for towing and the only reason I bought the hitch is to use a platform style bicycle rack. My trunk rack was just too big a hassle to keep strapping on and off all the time, and my wife's bike is a step-through that requires that annoying extra bar to put it on the rack so I wanted to switch to a platform style hitch rack and bought the Thule 990XT DoubleTrack (also available at etrailer, but I didn't get mine there). I've attached some pictures of the final configuration with the bike rack on. I didn't think to take any during the installation (sorry). Overall a very easy install, after backing the car onto a set of ramps it took me about an hour from cutting open the box to putting the last aero shield screw back in place. Instructions were great, all the hardware was there, no issues - I'd highly recommend this hitch to any Dart owner.

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by: Justin 04/14/2026

2013 Dodge Dart

Arrived quick and in good condition. Fits great. Etrailer was very helpful with my order

by: Barry M. 09/25/2017

2015 Dodge Dart

This is a well made hitch that fit my 2014 Dodge Dart GT perfectly. Installation took two people and about one hour and 15 minutes to install. It required one very minor adjustment to the trim - other than that installation was very straightforward. It is a heavier hitch that seems well built. All of the mounting hardware is included, and it even comes with a hitch pin and key. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a receiver hitch for a smaller car.

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by: William 09/23/2025 One Year Later

2014 Dodge Dart

Trailer hitch and wiring harness very nice condition had all the necessary parts to install very easy this was on a 2014 Dodge dart to install hitch took about 30 minutes

by: Jahn 05/24/2020

2014 Dodge Dart

Fairly straightforward install and cleaner look and better clearance than other options available, but is a little more work than the others. This hitch requires trimming of plastic, which is no big deal but if there was a template included would be a improvement.
My only grip about this is theres no option for a 2" receiver. I know the car cant haul much, but majority of racks and add ons run 2". When using adapter it just creates too much play. Which is no fault to the product itself.
Happy with my purchase.

by: David 08/05/2024 One Year Later

2016 Dodge Dart

It fits well and the installation was well thought out with clear instructions. I installed it on a 2016 dodge dart and use it with a bike rack and to tow a very small utility trailer. Works great.

by: Nick 05/10/2021

2013 Dodge Dart

I have a 2013 Dodge Dart SXT and this hitch looks great. The instructions stated 40 min install time. I was just over an hour. Probably could have done it quicker if I lifted the car and had a second set of hands. Overall the install was easy and it looks clean. I would definitely order from etrailer again. For now ... I am putting my bike on the hitch rack and hitting the trails.

by: Rob C 07/08/2018

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Rather than review the product (which is excellent), I wanted to complement the pricing, communications and level of service. Delivery was fast.

I am very pleased with the attention and response from the folks at etrailer!

by: Mark 09/02/2023

Was delivery early. the installation kit and high quality workmanship made 3D the installation seamless and easy

by: Kenneth 07/10/2026 One Year Later

by: Ceferino 02/04/2018

Excellent Product A++++++++++

by: Jonathan 09/12/2026

by: Debbie 10/10/2025

2014 Dodge Dart

by: James 04/14/2021

2016 Dodge Dart

by: Lane 07/19/2023

2015 Dodge Dart

by: Michael 04/18/2024

2014 Dodge Dart

by: Joshua 01/05/2022

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Recommended Hitch for a 2015 Dodge Dart
We're real! The best hitch for your 2015 Dodge Dart is going to be the Curt item # C11281 you were looking at. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Dodge with included hardware. It is a class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver and is the largest one available for a Dart. Since you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56179 and a ball mount kit item # e47DR.
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How To Transport A 2003 Yamaha YZ250 Dirt Bike With A 2015 Dodge Dart
Hi Tommy! Motorcycle carriers like the Erickson # EM65MJ, Ultra-Fab # UF48-979033, and the no longer available etrailer e98873 have 500 pounds of capacity and will have no issues carrying you 230 pound 2003 Yamaha YZ250. The problem is going to be your 2015 Dodge Dart. The hitches we have available for your vehicle are all Class 1 (Curt # C11281 and Draw-Tite # 24890) and have 2,000 pounds of towing capacity and 200 pounds of tongue weight capacity. With that being said, you are always...
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Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye
From my research I found that the towing capacity for your 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye has a maximum towing capacity of 1,000 lbs. This would be the weight of any trailer you attach added to the weight of the cargo on the trailer. The hitch I recommend is the Curt Trailer hitch, part # C11281. This is a Class l hitch and has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The ball mount I recommend is the Draw-Tite Ball Mount, part # 3592. This fits 1-1/4 inch receivers and uses hitch balls with a 3/4...
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Can a 2015 Dodge Dart Carry a Motorcycle on a Hitch Mounted Motorcycle Carrier
I definitely recommend not carrying your Honda motorcycle with your 2015 Dodge Dart. The carrier you're looking at, part # e98873, is rated up to 500 pounds and from my research the bike has wet weight of 357 pounds. So I understand why you think you're okay. However, you're capacity is limited by the lowest rated component, and the Curt hitch, part # C11281, is a Class I hitch that's rated up to 200 pounds of tongue weight. Furthermore, your 2015 Dodge Dart is only rated up to 150...
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Will Curt Trailer Hitch for 2015 Dodge Dart Fit SXT Model
According to Curt the trailer hitch # C11281 does fit your 2015 Dodge Dart SXT. If you're adding the hitch to carry a bike rack I recommend the Swagman Trailhead, part # S63360. It's a great economical rack that folds up when you're not using it and tilts away when you want to access the Dart's trunk. It carries up to 35 pound bikes and can have locks added using part # S64031. I've linked a video of the 4-bike version of the Trailhead for you on a Dart so you can get an idea of how...
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What Small Trailer do You Recommend for My 2015 Dodge Dart?
According to the stats I found on your 2015 Dodge Dart, it is only rated to tow up to 1,000 pounds. We do have a utility trailer that weighs only 305 pounds. That is the Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer - 6' Long # K2MMT4X6. We also have the heavier/larger Detail K2 Mighty Multi A-Frame Utility Trailer - 7-1/2' Long # K2MMT5X7 (451 pounds). However, given these two trailers, I recommend the # K2MMT4X6 because the tailgate can be used as a ramp and it weighs less. If you need wiring,...
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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2014 Dodge Dart GT with Dual Exhaust
Yes, the Curt trailer hitch # C11281 will fit your 2014 Dodge Dart GT with dual exhaust. I checked with Curt to confirm. If you plan on doing any towing the recommended ball mount is # 3592. For a ball use # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch or # 19258 for a 2 inch. For trailer wiring use # C56179. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners for towing information.
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Does the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11281 Fit on a 2013 Dodge Dart
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11281 that you mentioned is a confirmed fit for your 2013 Dodge Dart with the Rallye chassis. What likely happened is that it got bent during the shipping process. You can certainly try to bend it back on your own, but if you see any physical stress marks before of after bending it back, you will want to avoid using the hitch.
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Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2015 Dodge Dart SXT Rallye with Dual Exhaust
Curt trailer hitch # C11281 is listed as a fit for dual exhaust models of the 2015 Dodge Dart. The instructions, which I have linked for you, do indicate that there is not a lot of room to work on dual exhaust models so keep that in mind! If you plan on doing some towing first consult the vehicle owners manual for information on towing with the Dart. The correct ball mount to use is # 3592. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch use # 19258. For trailer wiring use # C56179. If...
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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Dodge Dart with Dual Exhaust
The Curt # C11281 for your 2015 Dodge Dart GT is confirmed to fit the models with dual exhaust. If you are planning to tow you will need to add a ball mount and a hitch ball (either # 19256 in the 1-7/8 size or # 19258 in the 2-inch size) and a trailer wiring harness, part # C56179.
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Is Drilling Required When Installing Trailer Hitch On 2015 Dodge Dart
The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2015 Dart is the Curt, part # C11281. This is a Class l hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. When installing this hitch you do not have to drill any holes in the frame. You use existing holes as explained in the instructions. You just remove the rubber plugs from the holes and the hitch will use them for the hitch install. You may need to clean dirt or corrosion out of the holes in the frame, and can use a nylon brush like part # 814092....
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Does Exhaust Have To Be Lowered When Installing A Trailer Hitch On 2014 Dodge Dart
Many times the manufacturer suggests lowering the exhaust to provide more room to work with when installing a hitch, it is not always required. If you decide there is simply not enough room to work with and want to lower the exhaust it is quite simple to do so by removing a rubber grommet and the strap that holds the exhaust securely. You should always make certain your car exhaust is cool before working close to it under the vehicle. I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part...
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Which Hitch Receiver is Best for 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye 1.4 Turbo With Dual Exhausts
The 1-1/4-inch Class I trailer hitch receiver we offer, the Curt # C11281 for your 2013 Dodge Dart with dual exhausts installs without drilling and has a 200-lb tongue weight and 2000-lb gross towing weight rating. It is suitable for use with Class I accessories, such as select bike carriers, and for light-duty towing applications provided that your owner's manual says you can tow. The installation does require some trimming of the fascia. If you are planning to tow you will need to...
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What Trailer Hitch Offers the Best Ground Clearance for a 2013 Dodge Dart
The trailer hitch we offer with the most ground clearance for a 2013 Dodge Dart is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11281. The receiver tube will sit just directly below the rear bumper fascia so you only really loose a few inches of ground clearance. This should not create an issue for most driveways.
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Does Curt Hitch # C11281 Fit 2013 Dodge Dart with Dual Exhaust
Yes, the Curt hitch part # C11281 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2013 Dodge Dart with dual exhaust. No modification of the exhaust would be needed either.
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Best Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Dodge Dart
Yes, the Curt Hitch part # C11281 that you referenced has been confirmed to fit your 2015 Dodge Dart so I would recommend it for you. For trailer wiring you would want the part # C56179, ball mount part # 3592, 1-7/8 inch hitch ball # 19256, and 2 inch hitch ball # 19258.
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Will Curt Trailer Hitch C11281 Fit a 2013 Dodge Dart SXT Rally with Dual Exhaust
I checked with Curt and trailer hitch # C11281 will fit all models of the 2013 Dodge Dart including those with dual exhaust. I have linked the installation instructions for you. If you are planning on doing some towing check your owner's manual for the towing capacities of the vehicle. If none are listed, then contact Dodge to determine what the capacities are if there are any. If you can tow, then the correct ball mount to use is # 3592. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2-inch...
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Will Curt Trailer Hitch C11281 Fit a 2015 Dodge Dart GT
I checked with Curt and trailer hitch # C11281 fits all styles of the 2015 Dodge Dart including the GT. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier, then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch. I have included some links to the Class I compatible bike racks and cargo carriers for you.
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Hitch Fit and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2014 Dodge Dart Aero
For you to carry a hitch mounted bike rack on your 2014 Dodge Dart Aero, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, Class I # C11281 that you referenced is the hitch I recommend. I spoke with my contact at Curt and she confirmed this hitch is determined to fit all models of the Dart. She also confirmed they have not had any issues from customers with the # C11281 hitch fitting the Dart Aero. The installation instructions are attached for you. If you need a hitch-mounted bike rack, I recommend the...
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Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessories for 2015 Dodge Dart Limited
According to Curt, their # C11281 Class I receiver hitch is indeed a fit for the 2015 Dodge Dart Limited. If you'll be doing some light duty towing, you might be interested in the following parts to complete your towing system: Trailer wiring harness, part # C56179 Ball mount, part # 3592 1-7/8 inch trailer ball, part # 19256 2 inch trailer ball, part # 19258 Locking hitch pin, part # e98879
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