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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.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (375 Customer Reviews)
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.Both hitch and bike rack delivered 3 days earlier. Hitch was very easy to install even without lifting the car. I did it in the street where my car is parked in front of my house. I’m a 76-year old man and it took me 1 hour and 25 minutes including watching the video which was very helpful. Luckily my 2019 Ford Fusion needs NO DRILLING. With no help and I did it all by myself I put hitch on top of two hollow blocks on both ends to make it closer to the 4 bolts. I have most of the needed tools but 7mm and torque wrench which I bought immediately. Ellen was very helpful in making sure that the hitch will fit my car
Easy to install. The only tricky part is mounting the actual hitch to the vehicle (its heavy and awkward). Would definitely recommend having a second person (or 2 additional people) to assist with this step.
I was able to re-install the underbody panel. I trimmed the ends off each side with a jigsaw so the panel sits inside the width of the hitch when installed. I used a rotary tool to remove the six plastic ribs on the underbody side of the panel so it can sit flush when the hitch is installed. Per the manufacture's recommendations and many reviews, it is not necessary to re-install underbody panel but I thought I would give it a shot, and it turned out great.
Overall a great looking concealed hitch. I only plan to use for bike rack (no trailering).
I recommend etrailer.
I ordered this product and it arrived in 2 days. It was exactly as described and it fits perfectly.
The installation was very simple thanks to the video with the instructions they uploaded. For me it took more than 20 minutes because I installed it myself and I did not lift the car that much. I used a car jack to lift the car about 30cm off the ground. The hard part was until I managed to screw the first nut, after that the hitch stood in place and I could screw all the other very easy.
Pros:
- price (lower compared to other offers I had)
- durable
- nice look and finish
- very easy to install, you can do it yourself - hardware included (not the wrench)
Cons:
- it requires the removal of the wind deflector
This product may have other pros / cons different from the ones listed above; however, this is what I experienced so far.
I definitely recommend this hitch.
I can't work on cars as much as I used to, (getting old) but this hitch was in and completed in about 45 minutes. The only help I needed was the wife helped me lift it up into place holding one end up for a couple minutes with the guide wires through the holes in the hitch while I put one nut on my side. Then she left as I grabbed the side she lifted and stuck another loose nut on. It is best to leave the pull/guide wires on the bolts when lifting it up to prevent losing a bolt into the frame channel. They give you 4 pull guide wires just so you can do that. The help isn't for the weight but more so to make it easier to put the guide wires through the hitch holes as you raise it up into place. For one person it would be awkward. One thing is the directions.
If not looked at carefully one might place the rectangular thick steel washers on the outside of the channel. Note that those washers are actually backing and strengthening plates for the frame channel and also keep the bolt from turning while tightening the nut and go """inside the channel""". Using the pull wires feed them through the access hole first before the bolt and they go in fairly easy. The bolt will pull back into them and through the frame fastening holes without a hitch. (not to use a pun here)
That said installation was a breeze
I have written an email to John about his review. Keep an eye out here in case he comes back to answer your questions.
--I just completed the install of the curt hitch on my 2017 Ford Fusion se.
Let me begin by saying, I didn’t want to do this. My car is fully customized and I show it in location and national events, the last thing I wanted to do is mount a trailer hitch in this car. But we were blessed to have our family grow and I still want to go to shows in other states, so this hitch was nessary.
The kit comes with absolutely everything you need for a smooth and trouble free install, the bolt threading wires are a god send.
This was a 2 out of 10 on difficulty scale only because I did it by myself and had to hold the hitch up with one hand while I put the nuts on with the other.
The hitch is beautifully painted and wrapped for shipping, boxed in a rough secure package.
The tong hangs just below the rear plastic bumper and doesn’t look terrible on my car.
My car is equipped with air ride and I’m thinking of hooking a drag block to the bottom of the bar to throw sparks when going down the highway.
If you need one I suggest you buy this hitch .
This hitch was easy to install by myself. The hardest part was running the power wire to the front, because I didn’t have a lift available. I watched an installation instructional video when it arrived, and installed the same day. I have had 0 issues with the hitch/wire harness since the install.
This hitch is a great value and fit my car perfectly. I use it to carry bicycles and am very happy with the purchase. The shipping was very fast too.
Great support,if and when needed! Installation process very easy... simple with help! I undercoated all exposed areas the shield protected then installed the hitch. Took me an hour not rushing. Then I decided to cut down the heat shield so I could install it to complete the job to 110% satisfaction.
Easy and clever installation. Didn't need any ramps. Was able to get under the vehicle and wedge a piece of wood under the hitch to keep it in place while attaching the nuts.
Added a 1&1/4 hitch to a Ford Fusion for a bike rack. My experience:
was: High quality product, fast delivery, and easy to install.
Great fit and easy to follow installation instructions!
I’ve had my hitch for a year now. It was a breeze to install and has been rock solid without fail. The video instructions are spot on.
The Curt hitch #C12091 is a very well made piece. It fits perfectly under my 2015 Ford Fusion. It's a great design, in that it fits up under the car except for just the receiver tube and chain loops. Most people would not even notice it.
It's sturdy, solid, has nice welds, and has a very nice powder coat.
You do need to remove the plastic panel under the rear to make room for the hitch. This took less than 5 minutes with a socket on a cordless driver. Some have expressed concern about not putting the panel back into place after the install. The hitch takes up most of the space though. I have driven at highway speeds since the install and I cannot detect any difference in wind noise or any rattle / shake noise from anything catching any wind back there.
I did the install by myself with the car on the ground. I had a slight slant to the driveway helping me a bit. But there's room to install the hitch without raising the car if you want. The bolt guides are absolute genius! Watch etrailer's install video. It really is that easy! After threading the blocks and bolts through the holes, I was able to lift one side of the hitch up and start the two bolts on that side loosely. Then I raised the other side and started those bolts. Then just snug it all up.
I used a 1/2 inch drive torque wrench that's about 2 feet long to torque the bolts. And when laying down on your side under the car, it can be tough to get enough leverage to get the wrench to click! If you don't have the right tools for that part, I would suggest you just tighten the bolts as well as you can with a wrench, then stop in at a local tire place and ask if they can torque them for you. (Obviously, don't use the hitch for hauling until you get it torqued correctly!)
I've used mine several times already and it's a great product!
(The pics show the hitch used with a Swagman two bike rack - which etrailer also sells - and is an awesome rack! Even with the weird frame of the Cannondale Super V 2000)
Shipping: I've used etrailer several times and they have always had my stuff to me fast. Faster than expected sometimes! This time was a little different. I hadn't heard from them after the initial order for over a week. I had ordered the hitch and a strap made by Curt to help secure a bike rack. The items showed in stock, so I called to see why it hadn't shipped. The lady was very nice and explained that the strap was out of stock and they were waiting on that to ship the hitch. I asked if she could have the hitch shipped so I could get it installed, and they could send the strap whenever. She said that they could do that and the hitch went out that day. Oddly, when I got the hitch, the strap was in the box also. I was surprised they didn't email me during the initial time to tell me what was up. But their customer service has always been so good, I may be holding them to a higher standard than I would compared to other companies out there that you never hear from at all!
All in all, great product (#C12091), from a great manufacturer (Curt), from a great online provider (etrailer.com)!
Thanks!
I'm very happy with this trailer hitch receiver, and with the fast and friendly service from etrailer.com!
I haven't actually used it for anything yet, as I just put it on yesterday, but it seems very solid, it was easy to install, and as you can see from the photos, it is very unobtrusive once installed. Almost all of it is hidden behind the bumper, which is one of the things I liked about this hitch receiver. I got it to hold a bicycle rack, and when I don't have the rack installed, I like that you can barely see there is a trailer hitch on the car.
The photos and videos on the website were very helpful in showing how it would look on my car, and explaining how it was installed. I was able to do it by myself in 90 minutes, which includes the time it took me to get the tools out and put them away. It would have gone easier/quicker if I had someone to help me raise it into position while I threaded the nuts on, but I was able to rig up some supports to help me hold it in place. That was actually the hardest part, so if you have a helper, that will be good.
I think I might have been able to do the job without raising the back end, but it would have been tight. I used some ramps, and that gave me more room to work. Ramps, or jack stands, or some kind of lift would definitely be helpful. And I rented a torque wrench from the local auto parts store, as I didn't own one. The installation was pretty straightforward, as shown on the very helpful videos on this website.
Thanks etrailer.com! I will definitely be back here for other trailer-related needs.
Super easy to install. Best if you can use car ramps to make getting under car easier. I also decided to do what the instructions and the videos say you don't need to do. That is modify the fascia to put back in place. I chose to do this as I have the Hybrid and wanted to maintain the aerodynamics that this piece provided. The one picture shows the 3 small pieces removed and not used.I went one step further and used stainless steel tape used for furnace ducts to stabilize the ends not attached by the stock screws. I do not feel I would have needed the tape to have a successful job. I then spray painted the tape black so you would not see it once vehicle was on ground. I am extremely please with the provided instructions and the video specific to my vehicle was outstanding.
I was surprised at how easy this was to install. So glad to find quality products made in the USA
This was an easy install as long as you’re reading the directions. Sleek design and well hidden, too.
Delivered as expected. I ordered it late Friday night and it arrived in Arizona the next Wednesday. It might have arrived Tuesday but there was a holiday that Monday.
The install was just as the website video explained. Very easy with two people.
My vehicle is a 2014 Ford Fusion SE and the bike rack is a Thule Vertex 2 (9028.)
Although Ford does not recommend ANY towing on a Fusion Hybrid, I installed this hitch in order to facilitate using a hitch platform for my 95 year old mother's wheelchair. Install was easy, if not identical to the hitch I installed on a 2013 Ford C-Max. No drilling and 'fishing' four bolts was easy. The most difficult step in the install was lifting and aligning the receiver to the bolts, which I did accomplish single handed with assistance from a floor jack. Even without the plastic shield everything is secure under the vehicle.
Probably the easiest install I've done. After removing the cover it bolted right up with no issues. It is tucked away mostly so you don't really see it which is great. The ball ends up being about 1" away from the bumper though, so it can be a bit of a tight fit. Works great for hauling bikes and hauling trailers.
Even though it was packaged very nicely, when I removed the covering it had scratches to the metal underneath. This will not affect the structure though and I look forward to using this in the near future. Seems very well built. The install was very simple and I was able to do it by myself without even jacking the car up.
The hitch I received was perfect installation was easy I'm transporting my wife's threewheeler and my ebike thanks
Easy installation with good instructions
This fit like a glove and was super easy to install. It took longer to watch the video then to do the job. The installation video was excellent in everyway. It fits the bill for my friend to take her bikes with her now. The only thing I can add to what you show already is a picture of the 2018 MKZ I installed this on and a picture of the bolt coming thru on the install cable.
I have a 2017 Lincoln MKZ and it fits perfectly with my Kuat Sherpa 2.0 bike rack!
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