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

Part Number: C13429

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Installation Guide for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2003 Toyota Highlander

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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 C13429 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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CURT Trailer Hitch - C13429

Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Standard 2" Receiver: Works with common Class III towing and cargo accessories
Tows up to 3,500 lbs (GTW): Handles small trailers, campers, or light utility loads
Supports 350 lbs (TW): Compatible with bike racks, cargo carriers, and ball mounts
Bolt-On Installation: Mounts directly to frame with included hardware—no welding required
Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Gloss black powder coat over base coat protects against rust

Features to know about

Haul Everyday Gear with Confidence: Class III Strength for Light to Moderate Towing

This Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver is built to handle day-to-day towing and hauling. With a 3,500-lb maximum gross trailer weight and 350-lb tongue weight, it’s ideal for small trailers, utility hauls, or cargo platforms. The 2" x 2" receiver opening fits most standard ball mounts, bike racks, and carriers, so your existing gear slides right in. Whether you’re pulling a small camper or loading up for a weekend project, the Class III rating gives you the strength you need without overbuilding for what you don’t.

DIY-Friendly Install: Bolt-On Design, No Welding Required

If you like working in your own garage or driveway, this hitch is made for that. It bolts directly to the frame—no welding or complicated modifications needed. It comes with the entire hardware kit and step-by-step instructions to make installation straightforward. The precision robotic welds help everything line up correctly, saving time and frustration when mounting it up.

Built to Last Through the Elements: Powder-Coated Steel for Corrosion Resistance

You can count on this hitch to hold up through years of use. The fully welded steel construction is finished with a gloss black powder coat over a protective base layer for excellent rust resistance. The sturdy square-tube design adds strength and durability while maintaining a clean look under the rear bumper. Even after exposure to weather and road grime, the finish resists chipping and corrosion so it stays looking good and working strong.

Specs

Dimensions

Receiver opening: 2" x 2"

Weight and Capacity

Rating: Class III
Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
Maximum tongue weight: 350 lbs

Compatibility

Not rated for use with weight-distribution systems

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

13429 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C13429 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2001 - 2003 Toyota Highlander
1999 - 2003 Lexus RX 300

Customer Satisfaction Score:

96% were satisfied with this product

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123 reviews

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by: Michael W 06/10/2020 One Year Later

It was very easy to install it came with all hardware. It has a nice thick finish coat of paint on it ,very nice ,I use it for my bike rack and to haul my Honda jet ski to the river and lake thank you

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Michael W. One Year Later

6/11/2021

Working great its nice and its holding up really well thank you God bless

by: Matthew 08/19/2021

Oh boy, I'll try to keep it short. Wife and I got screwed over by [auto parts store] twice! Ordered a Draw-Tite hitch for my 2003 Toyota Highlander and their website has you enter your vehicle information to guarantee the fit. Well, 2 hitches ordered and both did not fit my vehicle and each return [auto parts store] just shrugged...

I called etrailer to ask questions about the fit for this Curt Receiver for my Highlander and was told it will fit. I was hesitant of course but here I am pleasantly surprised. Great quality receiver, shipping time was a breeze (even during this pandemic) and my mechanic installed it in less than 15 minutes. Thank you for providing great service and having quality parts in your inventory!

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by: Jeffrey 03/21/2026

Great service. The hitch fit, but holes were almost not lined up. Had to fight it a bit, but it worked.

by: Gregory 06/12/2025

2002 Lexus RX 300

First one I received would not fit because the slot pattern is wrong, from left to right. The spacing front to back is fine, but the slots are not spaced far enough apart. Contacted e trailer and they sent me a new one. It is exactly the same, which means this model has a major manufacturing error. I have a big die grinder and a carbide burr and extended the slots on one side to make it fit. Etrailer was fine to work with, but this particular hitch is manufactured incorrectly.

by: Zach 05/10/2026

2003 Lexus RX 300

The welding warped it. Took lots of work to install and get the bolt holes to line up properly.

by: Robert 08/13/2025 One Year Later

The whole were not a perfect match but I made it work.
Other than that, it does the job. I have a very light trailer and the Toyota can't pull much.

by: Nikolay 07/03/2020

Precise size and always good quality. This is my 4th Curt hitch on my 4th car, never let me down. I don't haul the trailers, but I do use it for the bike holder. Availability of the hitch eliminates the time wasting for folding the second row of seats, disassembling and assembling front wheels, loading and unloading. Put on the holder and go.

This hitch can be installed by one person as well. I spend 30 mins to do that with the great help of the jack, which was part of the standard car equipment.

Nikolay One Year Later

7/3/2021

No issues, rusty a bit - normal wear.

by: David 11/11/2017

Ordered on Saturday, shipped on Saturday and arrived on Wednesday. The hitch and wire harness were easy to install - from start to finish took a little over 1 hour. All holes lined up with no adjustments. Looks Great!

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by: Tom R 07/05/2019 One Year Later

Purchased for a 19-year old 2001 Toyota Highlander. Delivered promptly. Installation at an auto repair shop was simple despite the age of the car; 45 minutes at most. I use it with a 2-bike rack and take it around the city, on highways and out in the country. It's rock steady; great performance at a great price.

Tom R. One Year Later

7/6/2020

The hitch has met all of my expectations. A solid performer. Worry free.

by: Krystopher 05/22/2015

2001 Toyota Highlander

This trailer hitch installed easily and fit perfectly on my 2001 Toyota Highlander. It seems excellently manufactured and of very high quality. It has worked perfectly for using a bicycle rack to transport my bike.

Krystopher One Year Later

5/30/2016

After one year, the trailer hitch is still working very well and holding up nicely. No defects of any sort have appeared, and I have had no issues at all with it.

by: Zane 08/21/2025

Holes did not line up. Had to pull hitch pry bar to get 5 of 6 bolts to fit and had to Waller out the last hole to get bolt in.

by: Terry 06/18/2019

2003 Toyota Highlander

Received the trailer hitch for my 2003 Toyota Highlander and was very pleased with its workmanship. Installed just as easy as the instructions in the video.

Terry One Year Later

6/19/2020

I order the hitch by make and model of my vehicle and it was easy to install and works great.

by: Robert 04/28/2020 One Year Later

Have a 2001 Rx300 Lexus suv put the hitch on it and it tows wonderful. Easy to install and works great would refer etrailer to all my friends.

Robert S. One Year Later

4/29/2021

Super and never been happier with the product

by: Jim D. 10/21/2015

2002 Toyota Highlander

The product was just as stated on the website. Fit, description and installation were as exactly stated and has replaced an old worn hitch I previously had.

Jim D. One Year Later

10/21/2016

My hitch is still going strong and looking good.

by: Kerry from PA 11/28/2014

2002 Toyota Highlander

I bought this hitch from etrailer a month ago and it was one of the best online buying experiences I have had.
1. The web site was very inclusive of any information I wanted, including videos of installation and time to install estimates.
2. The process of ordering was smooth and seamless.
3. The post order communications was absolutely the best. My hitch was in stock and I received numerous emails stating the status of the order (order received, processed, shipped, tracking, etc) and came quickly without issue. The wiring harness was not available and I was told about it right after ordering with a personal phone call and and an ETA, and also a couple of options for alternative in stock products.
4. I was not certain how a hitch could be shipped without damage but etrailer packaged this perfectly and it came without damage or even a scuff to the paint.
5. The hitch came with all the right hardware and fit great.
6. The powdercoat finish was very well done without any missed spots or paint buildup.

I remember reading another reviewer when I was buying and they said something like 'I wish all my other internet purchases were handled as well as etrailer', and now I know what they mean.
I would recommend etailer to anyone, and would definitely buy from them again.

by: Steven 04/16/2019

2002 Lexus RX 300

The hitch fit perfectly. It was easy to install and shipping was fast. The video on how to install was very helpfull

Steven One Year Later

4/17/2020

Hitch was easy to install. High quality product. I am very satisfied with the hitch

by: Brian H 01/05/2017 One Year Later

2003 Lexus RX 300

Im very please with this trailer hitch. It was very easy to put on. I read the instructions and watched a youtube video which gave great pointers especially with the exhaust sheild. I use it for my bike rack on my wifes lexus. I would highly recommend this hitch.

by: Tom M 01/23/2020 One Year Later

The hitch that I purchased from you works as promised for a fair price. The installation went fine, without a "hitch".

Tom M. One Year Later

1/25/2021

Still working well with no problems

by: Donald M. 07/15/2013

2001 Lexus RX 300

Very nice hitch for my 2001 Lexus RX300. The hitch does not protrude past the bumper which will prevent banged up knees. It is unobtrusive yet very solid looking and perfectly matched for the tow rating of the vehicle.

Two things about the installation which BTW did take more than 30 minutes:
1. A heat shield which is riveted to the body does partially block one of the holes in the frame rail. It is hard to get in there with a socket. I removed the hanger bolts for the muffler then bent the heat shield out of the way just enough to get a socket on the bolt.
Note: You won't be able to replace the hanger bolts with the hitch mounted so hang the muffler back up before trying to mount the hitch. Bend the heat shield back once the bolts are properly torqued.

2. The instructions call for 48 foot pounds on the bolts which is a lot tighter than one might think, so it is best to use a torque wrench. I also applied some thread lock to the bolts in order to help prevent loosening.

The washers are slightly convex and my only complaint is that the instructions do not indicate which side goes towards the frame rail.

All in all this is a really nice hitch that IMO looks way better than the others sold on this site.

by: Kang-hyun 12/12/2018

2003 Lexus RX 300

Great product and perfect fit for my 2003 Lexus RX300.
Easy installed by one person and was not problems.

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by: Robert R. 02/03/2015

2000 Lexus RX 300

Just finished installation of my Curt hitch on my 2000 Lexus RX300. Couldn't have been easier....simple easy to follow directions. Did it be myself, so took me about 55 minutes.... I highly recommend you guys. My hitch arrived on time, packed very well. Now I'm headed out to install wiring harness....thanks to your video, I feel confident this will go just as quickly and easy. Thanks a million for a great product that looks great and so easy to install!!!

by: Michael 01/29/2023 One Year Later

Trailer Hitch fit my 2003 Toyota Highlander. Installation is a two-person job. I use this trailer hitch to tow my Kayak Trailer. I’m a satisfied with this product!

by: Pierce 10/05/2014

I love Curt hitches and buy them from ETrailer.com. That way I get a great product for a reasonable price. I received the hitch and wiring on Monday and I installed both on Tuesday in less than an hour by myself! The hitch was packaged well (in a box) and was shipped quickly.
I recommend ETrailer for all your hitch needs,

by: Jim K 09/17/2014

I am delighted that I chose etrailer.com to fulfill my trailer hitch
requirements.The knowledgeable representative offered suggest-
ions that allowed the installation to be completed flawlessly.The
overall service at etrailer.com is outstanding.

by: Brian 12/04/2025

1999 Lexus RX 300

holes do not line up off by 1/4 inch

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