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

Part Number: C13171
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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 C13171 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C13171

Highlights

  • Custom fit design: Tailored specifically for various Jeep Cherokee models
  • Sturdy, robot-welded construction: Enhances strength and fit through precision welding
  • Class III, 2" hitch: Supports up to 5,000 lbs GTW and 750 lbs TW
  • Powder coated finish: Offers superior rust resistance for long-lasting durability
  • Bolt-on installation: No welding required, ensuring easy setup for DIY enthusiasts
  • Visible cross tube: Distinctive feature with a square-tube design for aesthetic appeal

Features to know about

Effortless Installation: Bolt-On Design with No Welding Required

Installing a trailer hitch can be daunting, but this Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver makes it straightforward with its bolt-on design. You won’t need to break out the welding torch. The precision, robotic welding maximizes strength ensuring it fits snugly onto your vehicle’s frame with ease.

Tough and Durable: Powder Coated Steel Construction

Designed for longevity, this hitch is constructed from sturdy, powder-coated steel that resists rust and corrosion. The gloss black finish lays over a protective base coat, providing superior rust resistance and a sleek look that complements any vehicle.

High Capacity Towing: Class III with 6,000 lbs Weight Distribution

For those with heavy-duty needs, this hitch can handle a maximum gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs and up to 6,000 lbs when used with weight distribution. Whether you're hauling a cargo trailer or recreational gear, this hitch offers the capacity you need with a 750 lbs tongue weight limit.

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Tailored for Perfect Compatibility

No more worrying about the hitch not fitting your specific vehicle model. This custom-fit hitch is precisely engineered for certain models like the Jeep Cherokee, ensuring a seamless integration without the need for fascia trimming or bumper cuts.

Built in the USA with Boosted Support

Proudly assembled in the USA, this hitch stands out with lifetime technical support from etrailer experts. With professionals who have installed, wired, and towed with it, you can trust that any questions or concerns will be addressed by knowledgeable specialists experienced in what matters most to you.

Specs

Receiver Specifications

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"

Class Rating and Weight Capacities

  • Rating: Class III
  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
  • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 6,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 750 lbs
  • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 750 lbs

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

13171 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C13171 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

212 reviews
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

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Sales was awesome and the product was great. "Customer was ecstatic"



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Perfect fit, excellent quality, bolts and fishlines included. Thank You!



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Heavy duty for sure, and it's rated higher than we will ever need. However, it is designed to be too close to the muffler and when driven on rough roads the muffler was banging into it. if they had just moved the crossbar another 1/8-3/16" further it would not have this problem. Also the vertical part of the mounting brackets was so tight on the frame rails I had to use a jack to push it up. That made it quite difficult to pull the fish wire through the hole since it was pinched between the frame and hitch. Again, just 1/8" more clearance and I don't think it would have been a problem. The included fish wire worked great. The hardware is robust. etrailer had the hitch for a good price and I will buy from them again.



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Perfect fit,easy installation



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This hitch package is awesome.I purchased this for my 2019 jeep Cherokee and it's a perfect fit. It was at my door 2 days after purchasing it and I just installed it today and it was very easy exactly as described. It's heavy duty and has a durable Finnish coating. I am very happy with my purchase and would definitely recomend this product



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2015 Jeep Cherokee

Installed the etrailer hitch on our 2015 Jeep Cherokee Latitude in about 1.5 hours and am very satisfied. The delay wasn't anything to do with the thorough instructions and complete parts included, only to wait for a friend to come help lift the hitch into place. This is definitely a two person install due to the weight and tight quarters plus having the right sockets, torgue wrench and garage space. Would purchase from etrailer again without question. Fast Delivery, complete instructions and value will be remembered about this project. Thank you.

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Lucia

10/30/2018

The muffler on our hitch vibrates in its current location & required a heat resistant wrap around this area held in place w zip ties. No problems otherwise. Should have ordered the hitch that is higher up & required a cut out of the bumper however this style would prevent opening the trunk when our carrier is loaded.

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Heather A.

10/30/2018

There are times the hitch may come into contact with the exhaust system resulting in an annoying rattling sound. It is possible to bend the hanger with a pair of pliers to get the exhaust away from the hitch. If the exhaust is bolted to the frame, unbolt it and reposition it. In some situations, the rubber isolators can become stretched and cause the exhaust to hang lower. Sometimes simply replacing the rubber isolator will help keep the exhaust in place. I have attached a help article on exhaust rattle.


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Great and reliable hitch!



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2019 Jeep Cherokee

Very satisfied with the ease of installation. The quality is as expected, the best...



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2019 Jeep Cherokee

I haven’t installed yet, however the hitch and wiring harness were nearly falling out of the box. The hitch and wire harness are there. No hardware (bolts etc.). Please contact me.
Thank you

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Brooke M.

8/7/2024

Please keep an eye on your email! I want to make you receive all the pieces to your order.



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2017 Jeep Cherokee

I weighed all the options about buying a hitch for a new model car online, and decided to buy from etrailer since I read reviews about the great customer service. There was an issue with my shipment and, in fact, the customer service was outstanding and they worked with me on a quick resolution. The hitch was installed on a 2017 Jeep Cherokee and it looks great! I was concerned that since it is not a hidden hitch it would detract from the car, but you can barely notice it. It took about two hours to unpack, read the instructions and install it. We had two people but we used a hydraulic floor jack to lift and keep in place, so it could have easily been a one person job. The instructions were very clear. Had a little trouble with torching the last bolt because of the limited room available. Buying and installing ourselves saved us hundreds of dollars. We are using it for a bike rack and a flatbed trailer. I noticed that the wrap had worn off during transit on all the edges, so maybe covering those edges with cardboard before wrapping would prevent that.



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The Curt trailer is easy to install for someone who is handy.
The installation does not involve any cutting of the bumper fascia
which is great since my Jeep Cherokee is a leased vehicle.
I needed this hitch for my mountain bike rack and my Jeep gets me to those back mountain trails. Ride on!



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2019 Jeep Cherokee

My installation was on a 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk 3.2. No difficult with minimal mechanical skills, and having a lift and a trans jack made it an easy one person job. In addition to the existing M14 bolts, I did need to "reverse fishwire" 1/2" bolts for the front attachment holes (see photo). Before lifting the hitch in position I recommend trial fitting the bolts to the hitch and file/Dremel if clearance is needed.

Trailhawk owners will loose a lot of "departure angle" ground clearance with this under-slung hitch - see photo.



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2014 Jeep Cherokee

Had used etrailer.com before and had such a very nice experience, so when I recently bought a new Jeep and needed A new hitch receiver, I knew where to begin. After reading the reviews and watching videos, I decided on Curt 13171. Installation with the etrailer video and directions couldnt have been simpler. Took about 30 mins to get done. A concern I had was dropping the muffler down to get to the access holes and I was able to install it without doing that. Perfect fit, functional, looks great, and priced right. Very satisfied. I cant recommend etrailer and this receiver more highly. Thanks so much.



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I have purchased several hitches from this company now and have always been very pleased with the quality of their products. The additional installation instructions and customer support is outstanding as well. Will be ordering another hitch for my son soon...



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Good product excellent fit and finish.



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Good service. Great people to work with. Very good product



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Haven’t field tested yet, but the installation was a breeze with some minor help from my wife for her small hands. Installation videos were spot on. Ordered because I found a lady stuck in a ditch and didn’t have one single hitch point on my 2019 Cherokee. Fit test with an 8 1/2 ton shackle. Pin slides right into the hook points.


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