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Installing a hitch can often be a challenging and time-consuming endeavor. However, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver boasts a user-friendly bolt-on design that doesn’t require any welding. The comprehensive hardware kit and installation instructions make the process straightforward, even for those attempting a DIY installation on their own.
Driving with a trailer in tow can pose a risk if your hitch isn’t up to the task. Luckily, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver is engineered as a Class I custom fit, specifically designed for your vehicle. With a 2,000 lbs maximum gross trailer weight and a 200 lbs max tongue weight, it's perfect for light-duty towing and guarantees a snug, secure fit.
Worry about rust and deterioration will be a thing of the past with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver. Its fully welded, square-tube design is coated in a gloss black powder finish over a protective base coat, ensuring superior rust resistance and aesthetic appeal. Assembled in the USA, this hitch is built to last and endure whatever conditions you face on the road.
Precision welding is crucial for hitch performance and safety. The traction of robotic precision maximizes strength and improves fit, ensuring your hitch is robust and perfectly aligns with your vehicle. This detail not only enhances durability but also makes your towing experience smooth and secure.
One of the standout features of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver is its concealed cross tube, which ensures minimal visibility. Only the receiver opening is noticeable, allowing the design to blend effortlessly with your vehicle’s aesthetics. It's perfect for those seeking a hitch that doesn’t compromise on the look of their car.
Whether you're planning to use this hitch for a bike rack or a cargo carrier, its 1-1/4 inch receiver opening is ready to accommodate various Class I and Class II accessories. Just keep an eye on the load specifications to ensure you don’t exceed the recommended capacity for a worry-free travel experience.
Hitch is easy to put on using the specific vehicle instructions sent with the hitch. I do recommend a ratcheting wrench for the bolt on the Drivers side top. Took less then 30 minutes doing it myself in my driveway on a set of car ramps. One other person to help hold it up in place would make it even faster. I highly recommend this product!! Be sure to order the Item # 3594 Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 4" Rise - 10" Long - 2,000 lbs to use with this for the 2019 Kia Soul Plus. It provides the perfect distance and height for a small trailer. :)
This hitch is a beast! Over 32lbs. of richly painted thick steel.
Because of the weight, it took a little longer to install by myself while laying on my back. I used a stack of 2x6 boards to hold the hitch up in place so I could insert the bolts.
The hitch fits nicely up under the car; perfect fit for my 2017 Soul+. I don't have to worry about it hanging low and catching on packed snow/ice in the winter.
Added the Swagman XC-2 bike rack. Holds my two mountain bikes very securely.
Nice combo. I highly recommend both.
I was going to video my installation, but it was done before I knew it! The hitch fit perfectly as others had stated. Drop the muffler down by releasing it from hanger, remove the 4 Plastic clips on the underside of bumper so you can flex it for ease of bolt access. You’ll need some WD-40 or Similar product, 18 mm box or ratchet style wrench,18mm socket & ratchet. Make sure to tighten all the bolts up equally from side to side until they’re seated before final torquing
After a year, this hitch is still working great. Though it was a bit of a pain to get on there, it doesn't seem like it's going to budge at all! I use it with a Swagman XC bike rack with two somewhat large mountain bikes and haven't had a single problem yet.
Great quality. Fast shipping. Good pric e.
I am so happy with the hitch. Kim( Kimberley R) helped me so very much. I’m a grandma in 70’s and needed the right product that was easy for me to use. And I am she was great. Answered all of my questions. I was very worried about putting something on my Kia Soul and this is perfect. I have already told people about etrailer.com.
Needed a hitch to tow my new boat. My soul is still under warranty, and my concerns were adding after market products, and voiding warranty. Especially when it comes to wiring and adding electrical.......needed a solid, no cut and splice system!!
My experience on this site was more than sufficiently informative. I found the photos of installed products to be amazing. Rarely do you get so many angles and actually see what it will be after installation. I did not have to remove or loosen any parts to install the hitch. Could have to ease the process, but found it possible without doing so. Install time,( without any drilling as stated), was about thirty minutes. Barely had time to drink one beer!!
Also purchased the wiring harness offered by CURT, and needed to remove a few parts. Virtually a plug and play, no cutting or splicing wires. Works as stated. My only issue, was the Curt stinger I purchased with the 5" rise. Some poor craftsmanship on the weld, as it is off center and twists slightly to the right. It will work just fine......I'm just a perfectionist when it comes to building and fabricating.
My overall experience was excellent, and I would recommend this e trailer to my friends any time. Shipping was cheap, and right on time.......to the point that I knew exactly when to set a time for the install. Thanks you guy's, for once a co. that delivers, and has the moxy to follow up after the sale.
I will be back as a very happy, and satisfied customer for other product needs!!
Walter L. 
7/30/2017
I still have been using the hitch, with no issues, and have added a single place small trailer that hauls my 2017 WR450 YAMAHA, and tow that bike with confidence of this product. The hitch still looks new, bolts are all tight, and it made my KIA Soul versatile for light towing......couldnt be more satisfied!!
Aside from a hardware issue, the part arrived intact, minimal shipping abrasion and ready to install. I installed the receiver on a 2015 Kia Soul 1.6 base model. I don’t intend to tow but the hitch actually doubles as a rear stabilizer bar. It took out a lot of the lean you feel when you turn.
I followed the instructions and used a hydraulic jack to hold the hitch in place while inserting at least two bolts.
It helps a lot to loosen/remove the fender wheel well
and mud flaps. The fuel cover box must be loosened to allow your tool to access the bolts. Use of a torque wrench on the driver side will be hard. Use of a long handled box wrench is key. Passenger side will be torqued easily.
I pre-lubed the factory thread holes and cleaned them out with a pipe cleaner. Then lightly installed a bolt into each threaded hole to ensure efficiency. Lastly I used car ramps and removed both rear wheels for ease of work…..car was up on jack stands so room was not an issue. Lastly, be patient…..will save your knuckles and stress level.
Randy G.
7/23/2022
very well…installed a hitch cover to keep out debris and rust .
This trailer hitch fit my 2016 Soul perfectly. Followed the instructions and installation went without a ....wait for it...hitch! No trouble at all with the install. I also installed the wiring harness I purchased from etrailer.com. This was also a smooth install. I am very happy with their products!
Joe P.
12/19/2017
Still working great after one year!
I was surprised how fast you got my order out to me. I thought my shop was the only one who put the customer first! The shipping info was great and I knew exactly when it would get to my shop. UPS brought it this morning and within 1 hour the trailer hitch was on my Kia Soul. Since I own a small auto repair shop it was a breeze to mount. (So easy even a Ford owner could mount it!)
Mike N.
6/24/2022
Like I was expecting it to. PERFICALLY!! I use it when I need to tow or carry an extra Cage on the back on my car.
Very Satisfied! Rapid shipping and good communication from the seller!
Installed it myself without a lift or car jacks in about 3 hours; just on my back in the street. The instructions included were very detailed and complete; although I didn't have to use them, due to the YouTube Videos on installation. The quality of the materials are very high and the finish is good.
Everything bolted-up nicely and fit well.
I plan on pulling a trailer to move some household goods and later maybe a mini travel trailer.
Highly recommended!
Frank W.
2/20/2018
I am happy to report that everything is in great shape and fully functional! I am very pleased with my purchase and have recommended your products to friends and family.
item arrive sooner than expected
The hitch is fine but I found that to pull or carry anything like a bike rack for my ebike a Class 2 hitch is really needed. So basically it hasn't been useful and a waste of money. i should have known this ahead of time. It would have been nice if a class 2 was offered here for my vehicle.
Katrina B.
6/9/2022
I do see that the hitch you purchased through us has 200 lbs Tongue weight and 2000 lbs Gross Tow Weight. How much weight are you carrying on this hitch? Unfortunately, there are no options for a Class II hitch for your 2017 Kia Soul. We do, however, carry a hitch that will fit your vehicle that has a Tongue Weight of 300 lbs, and a Gross Towing Weight of 2000 lbs part # 306-X7326.
Phoenix R.
6/9/2022
My electric bike is roughly 70 lbs. the rack systems out there Thule and Hollywood specify a class 2 hitch because the rack itself is heavy combined with the e-bike. I should have researched it more ahead of time. I just didn’t know there were classes of hitches and the requirements.
Katrina B.
6/9/2022
What kind of bike rack are you using?
Phoenix R.
6/9/2022
I hadn’t bought one but was looking at the following: Hollywood Racks Sport Rider for Electric Bikes. Or Thule Thanks EasyFold XT These are the two recommended in the E-bike community.
Katrina B.
6/9/2022
I have looked into both of the racks you are interested in. It will depend solely on how heavy your ebikes are however, I would recommend the Easyfold of the two you are looking at. For the Easyfold [part # TH903202], it will hold up to 65 lbs per bike [two bikes max] and the carrier itself is only 45 lbs. This carrier is also rated for the Class I hitches, so you should have no complications with using this carrier, depending on how heavy your bikes are. While the Sport Rider [part # HLY74FR] is rated only for class II and up. It will hold up to 80 lbs per bike [two bikes max] and the carrier itself is 54 lbs. The biggest difference between classes of hitches, is the weight rating. So, depending on how heavy your ebikes are, will determine whether you are safe to use the Sport Rider for your application. The biggest concern would be going over that weight rating, if the weight rating is exceeded, then you risk the rack bending your hitch, or your bumper damaging.
Not difficult to install with the correct tools. It's now one year later and it's still well and good.
Jennifer H.
5/10/2024
How has it been already a year with my hitch?It is still on my car and working great! Since you asked how it is, I thought about it a bit: Im not sure if there was this option for my make and model vehicle at the time I purchased, but I wish had bought a larger opening because it seems to be the way current products that I use the hitch for are sized. Overall, it does what I need it to do very nicely and has remained in good shapeno rust.
Is great we use it to pull our popup ca mper.
I’m like a one arm paper hanger because I got a steel ball in my left shoulder that don’t work great .
I blocked the the hitch up with 2 X 4’s and I also had a jack on wheels that helped. Everything lined up and all the bolts went in great . I did have some trouble when it came to cranking down the bolts down good but that’s was due to a bad arm .
I’m pushing 78 come May so if I can do it anyone can .
Good directions. Outside plates of trailer hitch interfere with inner fenders fitting back in smoothly. Electrical by curt was as expected. good quality.
Laura E.
12/1/2016
Thanks for your review, Dean. Some trimming of the driver-side wheel well liner may be required to provide more clearance.
Thank you E trailer and you deserve more than 5 stars for stellar products and customer service I'm with my second E trailer product and thank you Kimberly for your efforts to put this most recent project together and after speaking with you only a couple of days ago My request has already arrived so now I have another Kurt hitch to install
The installation went without a hitch (pun intended). The receiver fit my 2018 Kia Soul perfectly.
Kenric
8/19/2021
After a year, the hitch works equally well for a bike rack and a carrier. I had it professionally installed to make life easier.
Order process was easy. Received the hitch in 5 days regular shipping. Perfect fit. Good instructions.
Edward G.
9/19/2021
Very happy with the hitch. Paint has held up well, no rust
The hitch installed easily. It bolted right up to existing holes in the car frame and there was no need to drill. I tow a 5x8 utility trailer and a double jetski trailer with it. Have had no issues at all. Would reccomend to anyone looking at a hitch for a 2016 Kia Soul.
hitch install went really well, bolts were correct, hitch was very well made. thanks for good products, fast shipping, etc.
Great addition to my KIA soul 2014.
Definitely have a pro install especially with the light attachment wiring.
Becky
4/30/2023
If you are hauling you need lights! These are working great one year later.
Although I was not able to do the install myself, my mechanic informed me that the hitch was the best made and easiest to install hitch he has ever encountered. His knowledge and tools permitted him to install the hitch in just over 35 minutes without any additional work- the hitch snapped in place perfectly and the supplied hardware was all it took to have me back on the road with any hassle! Looking forward to purchasing a bike rack in the very near future from etrailer.com as I have no reservations about the quality of their products + nor the accuracy of the online description. WAY TO GO!!!!
Beautiful quality and fit.
Becoming a big fan of this company.
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