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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
Part Number: C11383
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C11383
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Tows up to 2,000 lbs (GTW): Handles light-duty trailers, boats, or small campers safely
- Holds up to 200 lbs (TW): Supports bike racks or cargo carriers for extra hauling space
- Bolt-On Installation: Mounts with included hardware—no drilling or welding required
- Durable Steel Build: Fully welded, square-tube design provides lasting strength on the road
- Gloss Black Powder Coat: Protective finish resists rust and maintains a clean appearance
Features to know about
Take More With You: Class I 1-1/4" Hitch for Everyday Towing
This Curt trailer hitch receiver makes it easy to bring along what you need for work or play. With a 2,000 lb maximum gross trailer weight and 200 lb tongue weight rating, it’s built for small trailers, cargo carriers, and light towing. The sturdy square-tube design gives you solid strength for hauling bikes, gear, or weekend loads without overdoing it on bulk or weight.
DIY-Friendly Mounting: Bolt-On Installation with Included Hardware
You don’t need special tools or welding gear to get this hitch mounted. It uses a bolt-on installation that relies on the existing frame holes, and the complete hardware kit comes right in the box. For those who like to handle projects in the driveway, that means less guesswork and no modifications needed.
Built to Hold Up: Fully Welded Steel and Gloss Black Powder Coat
Every weld is precision-done by robot for consistent strength and exact fitment. Over that solid steel frame is a gloss black powder coat finish with a protective base layer that helps fight rust and wear. Whether you’re out year-round or just towing on weekends, the coating keeps it looking good and working strong.
Ready for Common Accessories: Works with Drawbars, Pins, and Clips Sold Separately
This receiver takes standard 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" accessories like ball mounts and bike racks. You can set it up for towing by adding a compatible drawbar, pin, and clip when you’re ready. It’s a simple way to turn your vehicle into a more capable hauler without any complicated conversions.
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
11383 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Compare to Draw-Tite 24842
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2010 - 2013 Mazda 3 Hatchback
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
- Arrived Damaged
- Wrong item was ordered
- Too difficult to install
Ratings & Reviews
4.9
73 reviews
by:
Robert
07/07/2025
Recently received the trailer hitch for the Mazda 3i hatchback. I installed it myself. Not having a lift and being a 77 year old guy, it took a bit longer than manufactures estimated time. Supported one end with an old bucket while I got the other end attached with one bolt. Then proceeded to the other end. A bit of back and forth and some effort to wiggle it into place, but once in place a very good fit. I have a small fold up trailer that will be used mostly to transport construction materials over short distances. I have to give e-trailer the highest applause in that I ordered the wrong hitch. Nicole H was so helpful in getting the situation corrected, sending the correct hitch and a return shipping label. Bravo Nicole! God bless you. My mistake but she made it right.
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Glynn P.
07/02/2013
Outstanding product. I actually installed this bad boy by myself with the occasional hand from my well intentioned son. I would suggest using a c-clip or zip tie to hold the bolts in place while positioning the trailer hitch so as not to lose the bolts back into the frame.
Took about an hour, but I am very stoked. Also, watch the video!
Great company, fast shipping and I will highly recommend to my biking buddies.
Happy Trails.
Took about an hour, but I am very stoked. Also, watch the video!
Great company, fast shipping and I will highly recommend to my biking buddies.
Happy Trails.
Paul
8/28/2013
I never knew a trailer hitch could be attached to my Mazda. I have a 2010 hatchback. I plan on ordering the hitch. Can you tell me where you got the actual bike rack? Also, does it hold two bikes? Lastly, how does it hold up sagging, etc.... Thanks so much.
Glynn
8/29/2013
Hello Paul,The bike rack can be purchased from this company etrailer. The make and model is the Kuat Sherpa. It holds 2 bikes and weighs 27 lbs. It does not sag. I was going to go with the Kuat NV but it is much heavier and by the time you put 2 35lbs bikes on the rack you are well over 100 lbs. The max tongue weight for the hitch that I purchased is 200 lbs so in the interest of not getting too close to the max. I opted for the lighter one. I am very pleased with the whole setup and loading and unloading the bikes is a breeze.I hope this helps.Cheers, Glynn
Patrick B.
8/30/2013
Paul, Glynn wrote me back and said the following: Hello Patrick,Thanks for the e-mail. Let the person know that I use a Kuat Sherpa and that he can purchase this particular rack from you guys.Cheers, Glynn
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Kyle
06/09/2022
No issues with this hitch after a year of use. The Thule bike rack I purchased to go into the receiver does rattle a little due to the tiny amount of wiggle room it has sitting in the receiver but it is 100% bulletproof still.
Katrina B.
6/21/2022
I see that you had purchased the Thule Roadway 2 Bike Rack. For this hitch and bike rack combo, you will need to use a stabilizing strap part # 18050 for non-wheeled load like your bike rack. The strap helps take some of the stress off of your hitch when carrying bike racks cargo carriers, which should help prevent the excess rattling.
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Jose M
06/01/2021
Hitch was really easy to install just takes a little time, never gave me a problem and still working great. I have the mazdaspeed version of the mazda 3 so its a little lower than the regular 3 so my actual bike rack scrapes the ground sometimes. If you have an aftermarket exhaust it might not fit had to take off one of my exhaust pipes to get the hitch to fit so check fitment before other than that great hitch
by:
F
02/12/2024
2010
Mazda
3
The hitch was installed with minor issues. I have an after market exhaust on my 2010 MS3. We had to detach the exhaust from the hangers in order to get the hitch up to bolt on. The instructions were great, just the work around got us. Because of that it took us about 2 hours to get it installed.
etrailer was also very helpful with question I had regarding the shipping. I'll definitely be coming back to buy my next hitch.
etrailer was also very helpful with question I had regarding the shipping. I'll definitely be coming back to buy my next hitch.
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Colin
08/24/2022
A great addition to my 2013 Mazda 3 Hatchback. Useful for towing a small trailer but even more so in hauling bicycles. Easy to install especially with the videos explaining the different nuances of the hitches available.
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Trials Warrior
10/09/2012
2012
Mazda
3
didn't line up with the bolts. It took a few minutes to straighten using a vise. I was very concerned having the bolts fall back into the frame as it would be near impossible to get out so after fishing each bolt through the hole I installed a nut hand tight. This allowed me to make sure the hitch holes lined up with the bolts without pushing the bolts into to frame. I then propped up one end of the hitch on a cardboard box and removed all 3 nuts on the other side. I carefully pushed the hitch in place and hand tightened the 3 nuts. Then repeated on the other side. The whole installation took less than 2 hours without any help.
The hitch went on a 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback. I've been using for a few weeks and it's working perfect.
The hitch went on a 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback. I've been using for a few weeks and it's working perfect.
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Jessi
09/19/2022
2013
Mazda
3
Very high quality, and fit my car perfectly. A bit fiddly to install but once we got the hang of using the wire threader it went great. recommended tools: 3/8" torque wrench, 10mm sockets with length extension, needle nose pliers, gloves, wd40, head/back cushions. :) We have a bike rack to attach to it. Thanks Curt and etrailer!
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Kim M
01/18/2019
2013
Mazda
3
easy to install......lost a bolt in the frame curt hitch would not help ...but the friendly people of E-Trailer stepped up and helped me out and sent me a new bolt the people at E-Trailer were fantastic I would give them an 11 stars out of ten on there costumer service thank you all at E-Trailer
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Chris
05/27/2020
2013
Mazda
3
This is my second Curt hitch, the first was on my old Protege5. As with my previous install everything went smooth, all the parts were packaged well. I was a little apprehensive about this install as my car has an aftermarket exhaust that takes up additional space but the hitch slid right I to place. Having a second set of hands is a good idea as the piece is awkward
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dan b.
03/26/2012
SURE to watch the video first, and fish the bolts in starting with the ones furthest from the access hole toward the front of car and pop the washer blocks down the wire before pulling the bolts in or they get stuck. Its not as easy as the pro installer makes it look. ;) took me about an hour.
We should all write Mazda and ask them to use weld-nuts in future years!
We should all write Mazda and ask them to use weld-nuts in future years!
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Michael R.
09/16/2022
I like how everything tucks up neatly behind the bumper. I didn't even have to put the car on jack stands. Fishing the bolts and spacers through the frame was fairly easy with only one bolt being stubborn. The only real issue was when the bolts needed to be torqued down. The four bolts closest to the front were straightforward but the two closest to the rear are blocked by the crossbar. The bar blocked extensions and even angle adapters. But if I put the torque wrench directly on the bolt, there was not room to move it. In the end I had to put a socket wrench with a pivoting head on it and just guess the torque.
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Jason P
07/29/2012
2013
Mazda
3
3 Hatchback. The instructions were easy to follow, bolts lined up perfect, etc. It took about 45 minutes to install by a friend who does auto mechanic work on the side.
Shipping was fast and everything needed was in the box. Price was on par with most other places.
Shipping was fast and everything needed was in the box. Price was on par with most other places.
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Christopher
04/05/2025
Seems to be holding up great! My use of it has probably been somewhat below average as the main reason I bought was to haul around a bike rack (in which that has not happened as often as I thought it would)... tested my confidence initially with the installation using the guide wire (fishing?) technique to secure it to car but it turned out to be really easy. On a later trip for tire rotations, I just asked a technician there to torque the bolts to specification. Thanks etrailer.com
Gwendolyn Y.
4/8/2025
We are always here to help when you need it, Christopher. I hope that you get to take the bikes out more this season :)
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Chandler
05/13/2026
2010
Mazda
3
Great buy! Comes with everything neeeded to install. A+++++
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Richard
03/31/2018
2013
Mazda
3
While I did have a problem (mismarked hitch), the staff at etrailer.com were patient, helpful and commited to resolving it. They spent a good deal of time with me on the phone to identify the problem and send me the correct part. Free return shipping, no hassles. As for the Curt hitch, it is top notch. Good fit and finish, appears to be a really well designed and sturdy. I would highly recommend both the Curt hitch and etrailer.com.
Richard
3/31/2019
It fits and functions perfectly. This car has a very low ground clearance and the hitch is tucked in as close as it could be designed yet still be functional without modifying the bumper. That being said, I have a very steep driveway so, when I have the bike rack mounted, it scrapes going in or out of the garage. It’s to be expected and is no fault of the hitch. I would purchase again.
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Robert A
05/25/2018
2012
Mazda
3
I just installed this on my 2012 Mazda 3 Hatchback and I am glad that I went with this model. It looks very well built and rock solid. I like that it fits tucked up under the car and doesn't hang low. The only thing that is visible is the receiver itself. I plan on using this for a bike rack and I am happy with this purchase and plan on getting a bike rack as well. It will be nice to have my back seat and cargo area available again.
Robert A.
5/25/2019
I have had the hitch for a year now and my review has not changed. It still looks good and works good.
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Omar
07/22/2020
Excellent hitch, after one year I am still really happy and 100% satisfied with the purchase.
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BrianAth 8 {)
12/05/2020
Worked better than I hoped, took me a few hours to install, but once I became experienced with the tool to get the carriage bolts inside the frame rails it went smoothly. First two bolts took an hour, the remaining a minute or two each. My Mazda 3 Towed the 20 foot Jet boat from Virginia to NJ at highway speeds without any fishtails, the tongue weight was hefty, since there was no motor in the boat (Big Block 454) so massive weight not there to counter balance the load. I definitely plan on measuring the tongue weight and making it the same when the boat is completed. The little Mazda acted like a an airline Tug, no problem stopping or starting up with it, long hills, what hill? I am actually thinking about keeping the car because of the hitch!
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2010 Mazda 3 sport -- no problem
11/07/2020
This hitch is the fourth (fifth?) hitch installed on small cars (Mitsubishi Expo and Mazda 3s) in the past 25 years. All have been surprisingly easy to install and very solid. The formed fish-wires for the bolts are the key to simplicity, since Curt (and HH) plan the connections so well. Instructions are good, and in each case, I was able to install the hitch by myself using wooden boxes, 2x4s, a floor jack, or just sheer determination to lift the units into position for the first two bolts.
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Chris T
06/17/2013
Mazda
3
The hitch is perfect and fits like a glove. Installation is probably a two-person job because the tailpipe on the Mazda 3 is a little difficult to get around. The fishing method for getting the bolts through the frame is easier than it sounds. Thread the bolts onto the spring-like coil first, drop the rectangular washer on and then fish the other end into the access hole and out of the bolt hole in the frame. Do all 6 and then have someone help you press the hitch into place. Do the driver side first so that you have freedom to move around the exhaust pipes.
I jacked up one rear side of the car to make it easy to work under. Put blocks of wood or a jack stand under the car as a backup.
My warning harness went in easily, but took a little thought about routing. The wires on the driver side are a little short, so I had to mount the junction box next to the car's jack in the side access compartment. Would like to have had another 6 inches of wires on that side.
Overall, awesome products. Shipping was reliable. I'd order again.
I jacked up one rear side of the car to make it easy to work under. Put blocks of wood or a jack stand under the car as a backup.
My warning harness went in easily, but took a little thought about routing. The wires on the driver side are a little short, so I had to mount the junction box next to the car's jack in the side access compartment. Would like to have had another 6 inches of wires on that side.
Overall, awesome products. Shipping was reliable. I'd order again.
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Kyle
05/18/2018
2011
Mazda
3
Purchased this hitch for my 2011 Mazda 3 hatchback and the shipping came with the wrong hitch even though the sticking label said it's for Mazda 3 HB. I guess someone returned this hitch and the receiving department put the wrong sticer on it. I tried to mount it uncessfully of course twice. Then contacted etrailer and they sent out another one that worked perfect. They issued the RMA for the wrong hitch. Proving the hitch was wrong was a pain since you can only send images and things, but at the end, I'm happy with the result and the service etrailer provided.
by:
Bill Wallace
05/07/2014
2013
Mazda
3
This Curt trailer hitch receiver fit my 2013 Mazda 3 5door perfectly. I did use a hydraulic lift to make installation a little easier. It took a bit longer than I thought it would to fish the bolts through the holes but I eventually got them. I also had to drop my exhaust down a little bit to get the hitch on, but that was easy to do. I am very satisfied with all aspects of my purchase, product, and installation.
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Mazda install in CA
05/29/2022
2013
Mazda
3
2013 Mazda 3 Hatchback. Fishing the bolts and flanges through the frame takes some patience. One bolt got stuck and it took about 20 minutes to get it free. Fit was perfect, bolts were high quality and instructions sufficient. It is a two person job to lift the hitch up and not push the bolts back into the frame. After you add the time up to; block the car up, fish the bolts in, , release the bumper cover and replace, mount the hitch and clean up - more like a 3 hour job for home installer. Pro tip: use thin piece of masking tape to make a little flange to keep those bolts from pushing back into the frame with an easy bump.
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Martin Nguyen
05/02/2013
2011
Mazda
3
I received my trailer hitch very quickly from the time I place the internet order. My hitch came perfectly packaged for shipping and came to my door in pristine condition. The install was effortless, didn't even need to jack up my Mazda 3 to install!! And the instructional vid was very helpful. I am glad I bought from E-Trailer, because of the great product and service.
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Gwendolyn Y.
7/21/2025
It’s stories like yours that remind us why we do what we do, Robert! Thank you for taking the time to write such a thought and detailed review. I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Nicole, she’ll love hearing them.