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

Part Number: C13038

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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 C13038 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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CURT Trailer Hitch - C13038

Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Tows up to 6,000 lbs (GTW): Handles light campers, boats, or utility trailers with stability
Holds up to 600 lbs (TW): Works with bike racks, cargo carriers, and Class III towing gear
Bolt-On Design: Installs using included hardware—no drilling or welding required
Durable Welded Steel: Precision, robotic welding provides strength for long-term use
Rust-Resistant Finish: Gloss black powder coat over protective base coat resists corrosion

Features to know about

Haul What You Need Without the Hassle: Class III Strength and a 2" Receiver

This Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver gives you real towing and carrying capability. With a 6,000-lb maximum gross trailer weight and 600-lb maximum tongue weight, it’s ready for small campers, boats, or utility trailers. Use weight distribution and those numbers go up to 10,000 lbs GTW and 1,000 lbs TW. The 2" x 2" receiver works with most bike racks, cargo carriers, and ball mounts you’ll find on the market, so you can swap out gear easily for different jobs or trips.

Built to Last Through Every Tow: Fully Welded, Powder-Coated Steel

The hitch is fully welded for solid strength and long-term durability. A gloss black powder coat finish sits over a protective base coat to fight rust and corrosion when you’re towing in rain or snow. Precision, robotic welding ensures each joint is consistent and strong, giving you confidence that the hitch can take real-world use without flexing or fatigue.

Install It Yourself in the Driveway: Bolt-On Design with No Welding Required

You don’t need special tools or a lift to get this hitch on your vehicle. It’s designed to bolt straight onto the frame with no welding required, using the included hardware kit and instructions. The concealed cross tube keeps the look clean under the bumper while still giving you full access to the receiver opening. For DIYers who like doing their own upgrades, this one’s straightforward to install with basic tools and a bit of patience.

Specs

Receiver Opening

Size: 2" x 2"

Class Rating

Rating: Class III

Weight and Capacity

Maximum gross trailer weight: 6,000 lbs
Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 10,000 lbs
Maximum tongue weight: 600 lbs
Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 1,000 lbs

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

13038 CURT Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C13038 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2000 - 2003 Ford F-150 Standard Bed models
2000 - 2003 Ford F-150 Stepside models
2001 - 2003 Ford F-150 SuperCrew models
1997 - 1999 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Standard Bed models
1997 - 1999 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Stepside models
2004 - 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage Series Standard Bed models
2004 - 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage Series Stepside models

Customer Satisfaction Score:

94% were satisfied with this product

6% of customers were not satisfied

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Too difficult to install

6% of customers were not satisfied

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49 reviews

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by: Ian 07/24/2018

2017 Ford F-150

2003 Ford F-150 Triton V8 XLT Supercab Styleside (Standard Bed)

I don't know about the quality since I have installed it but not used it. Customer service and fulfillment were helpful and quick on all points. The one star left off is for two reasons: the fact that I don't know about the quality and the things I wish they would have told you.

It would have been helpful to know:
a. It might be SLIGHTLY bent during the shipping process and, therefore, may not line up with the holes. etrailer customer service says this can be fixed by carefully bending it back with your hands. I confirm.

b. You can, like it says, install it without removing the factory spare. However, if you want to save yourself a lot of time, make sure your socket wrench drive extension is long enough to get past the spare tire. 9-10 inches should do. Or, if you don't have the right pieces for your wrench, remove the tire. Unfortunately, I didn't have a long enough extension or the "spare tire lock key" to remove the spare tire. There is another way. I couldn't figure out said other way. I was there for a long time because I only had about 4 inches to turn the wrench handle. ;(

c. You need to watch the installation video. For instance, the printout that is available online and will also come with your product doesn't tell you that you need a torque wrench.

d. You need a 19mm wrench for the nuts. A 3/4" will do, but you risk rounding off the corners of the nut, making them impossible to further tighten or loosen. (It's a 0.05mm difference.) I used the 3/4" to tighten it as far as I could with a normal wrench and then finished it with a torque wrench using a 19mm bit.

Please Note: I AM 17 YEARS OLD AND HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE WHATSOEVER. All of the above facts might be obvious to someone with more experience.

It took me 2 hours to install, but most of the time was spent figuring out the above facts.

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Ian One Year Later

7/25/2019

Ive been hauling a trailer around 100+ miles per week since about September. Its held up just fine. No complaints whatsoever. Its a piece of metal that bolts on. Not much can go wrong.

by: Matthew B 04/05/2019

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by: Jackson R 09/11/2025

1999 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty

FAST shipping, affordable product. Box came pretty banged up and the product was scuffed on the inside, but overall happy with the service.

by: Euel 11/27/2022 One Year Later

The hitch was super easy to install, directions could not be any clearer. (They also have a video tutorial). The hitch is well made and arrived in the indicated timeframe. Absolutely no problems, and the communication from etrailer was excellent.

Euel One Year Later

11/27/2023

The performance of the hitch has gone off without a hitch. The mounting nuts have not backed off of torque, and the coating has been durable. We do not use it for heavy towing, but for our small utility trailer is has been perfect.

by: Cody C. 04/20/2016 One Year Later

2001 Ford F-150

This product was very well designed. Very easy to install, so easy I was able to install it by my self.

After a year it's seems to be holding up very well, the paint has minimal scratches.

It's also been able to haul trailers with no problem (kinda what's it's supposed to do)

Overall I would give this hitch a 10/10

by: Stu C. 04/02/2015

Ford F-150

I talked to Bridget A at e trailer and received fast, friendly and efficient service. The product was shipped that same day and arrived in perfect condition ahead of estimated schedule. Installation of hitch is super easy, it lined up perfectly with existing predrilled holes in my F-150's frame. Tighten 6 bolts and done... Thank you e-trailer and Bridget for such a great service and products that FIT and look great .... I'll be hooking the new boat up for soon... :)

by: John 10/05/2018 One Year Later

This Hitch has worked Perfect. Couldn't ask for Better. Installation was a breeze. It lined up perfectly with everything making any trailer connection a snap !!!

by: Ty 12/16/2017

2015 Ford F-150

Installed this hitch on my 2003 Ford F150 with the help of a buddy in 15 minutes. Perfect fit and no issues at all, now I'm ready to tow something.
Don't try to install this by yourself it is a 2 person task.

Ty P. One Year Later

12/16/2018

Still working great and no signs of corrosion or wear.

by: Kathy Fulkerson 04/20/2017 One Year Later

2000 Ford F-150

Bought a trailer hitch. Excellent service. Excellent price. USA made. No problems with it. Very happy will continue to do business with etrailer.

by: Scott M. 10/07/2014

2004 Ford F-150 Heritage Series

Very pleased. My wife and I put this on together with no problems whatsoever. Fit perfectly to the frame with all bolt holes lining up exactly. Etrailer is now my go to place for hitch receivers.

by: Mark T 09/03/2014

2002 Ford F-150

The hitch was delivered quicker than I expected; But the box looked like the driver tossed it out on a "drive by" I didn't think anything of ot though, after all it is heavy steel plate right? Well, we went to install the hitch only to find that the holes did not line up on both sides. We got the driver side snug and then with some creative rigging and an 8' lever were able to make the other side line up. Minor inconvenience, but essentially a snap to install

by: Randy J 03/31/2013

Ford F-150

This hitch fit my F150 like a glove. 30 minute installation time with the use of my floor jack was super easy. Shipping time was AMAZING! Order placed late on Wed. afternoon and the hitch was in my garage in North Texas on Friday morning. I couldn't be more pleased and will recommend etrailer.com to anyone.

by: Russell 06/24/2018

2000 Ford F-150

My go to place for my trailer needs. Quick shipping, great customer service and I get what I need. Support after the sale is Outstanding. You will not be disappointed while shopping with etrailer.

by: Damon 12/13/2018

1998 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty

I'm happy with my hitch and I'm picky

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by: Tim M. 05/22/2014

Ford F-150

Great hitch. fit my F-150 perfectly. I followed one persons idea of using a 5 gallon bucket. took longer to get the tools out than it did to install hitch. Placed receiver end on bucket. then raised the back. started first bolt then went to other side put all three bolts in went back put the other two bolts in the tightened all down.

by: Thomas 05/31/2020

2003 Ford F-150

The hitch was delivered quickly, in good condition with all parts intact, with the help of my 5'4, 120 lb girlfriend, I had it installed on my 2003 F150 in less than 30 minutes, I would highly recommend this product to anyone with the need for a quality hitch.

by: William 03/23/2018

2001 Ford F-150

While I haven't installed the hitch yet, I've used Curt's products before so I know how the great quality is. The quality is equaled by the wonderful customer service by etrailer. Donna was extremely thorough wonderful to work with. Its great to know that good customer service isn't gone!

by: Zachary 09/26/2018 One Year Later

Hitch was easy to install, bolts kept torque value when rechecked. Remove spare tire for VERY EASY install. Coating is holding up great.

by: David 02/20/2013

Recieved the hitch in 2 days and only took 20 min to hook up.

David W.

2/25/2014

Product is working fine and will order another when new truck is in.Thanks,David

Patrick B.

2/26/2014

We are hapy to hear it. Give us a shout if you have any questions about hitch fits for the new truck.

by: Karl 01/29/2016

Ordered the hitch on Wednesday, got it on Friday and had I it on the truck in less then an hour. Had watched a Utube video, read the instructions and the hitch fit like a glove. Took as long to get tools together and put up as it did to install.

by: Gary A. 06/17/2013

Everything lined as stated, done in no time at all. Shipping was fast. Will use etrailer again when the nees arises.

by: Aaron 02/11/2025

2003 Ford F-150

Awesome customer service and buying experience

by: Jeff 09/02/2016 One Year Later

1999 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty

Very easy installation unless doing it yourself, which can be done but just a little difficult until you get bolts on each side.

by: Justin 08/09/2023

Great communication!! Fast shipping!!! Perfect fit and quick installation... Didn't even take Half hour to install!!! Thanks

by: Wayne 01/26/2020

Very happy with my new reciever hitch. Was delivered on time and was easy to install.

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