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This Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver gives you the flexibility to tow up to 5,000 lbs gross trailer weight and handle 500 lbs of tongue weight. With a standard 2" x 2" receiver opening, it’s ready for common hitch-mounted accessories like ball mounts, bike racks, or cargo carriers. The square-tube design offers dependable strength for light to moderate trailer towing without adding bulk or compromising ground clearance.
The hitch is built from sturdy, fully welded steel that’s finished with a gloss black powder coat over a protective base coat. That combination adds superior rust resistance for long-term durability. Reviewers describe Curt hitches as “solid” and “built like a tank,” with strength that holds up year after year in all kinds of weather. It’s made to be a long-term piece of gear you can count on every time you tow.
You don’t need special tools or welding to get this hitch on your vehicle. It bolts directly to the frame using the included hardware kit and follows precise factory mounting points for a clean, straightforward fit. The precision robotic welding maximizes strength and ensures everything lines up the way it should. Reviewers mention tackling installs solo with clear instructions and getting it done in just a couple of hours.
The concealed cross tube keeps most of the hitch tucked out of sight beneath the bumper, leaving only the receiver visible. That low-profile setup gives you a clean, OEM-like look while still giving you full towing performance and access for any hitch accessory you want to use.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Lightning fast shipping. Uhaul said very easy to install.
Seems pretty solid but two stars dropped on the shipping protection and packaging. It was just wrapped in plastic wrap and arrived with damages on almost every edge. Would avoid buying this product with etrailer!
The website has a good layout.
I like how the installation instructions are located as a PDF on the product page.
Item was exactly as described, fits perfectly on my 2025 Kia EV9. No issues! Very satisfied.
Fits great and pretty easy to install. Kia doesn’t make it super easy to get 2 of the bolts in with a socket. Instructions we great.
This worked OK for my EV9, but the tightness of the fit required additional steps in which I had to use a jack to fit it up into the frame. This issue would have been avoided if both sides had removable spacers (this kit has one welded). If I were to do it again, I would opt for a kit that had both spacers separate from the bar.
Great fit! Rather simple install! Clean and fits a 2026 Kia EV9 Wind AWD no problem!
Super easy install onto KIA EV9. Can be a little hard to hold up the towbar while installing, so if you can get a second set of hands, it will make it a lot easier. You do have to cut out an area to refit the plastic undercarriage piece back on. But it’s pretty easy to do
Part fit as expected however installation instructions are incorrect; the driver/passenger sides are switched. Driver side is the side with welded-on spacer and passenger side separate spacer.
Like every Curt hitch receiver I've bought and installed over the years, this one went on smoothly and looks great on my EV9. The shipping box was pretty mangled but the hitch receiver and the powder coat was still perfect.
Great price, great product, great servi ce!
Brooke M.
6/11/2025
Love the photo! I have never seen wheels like the ones on your '24 Kia EV9 - they look so futuristic! What will you be hauling with the new hitch?
It fit snug and just like the video showed. We have not towed with it yet.
Looks great, solid fit but no holder for the 4 pin connector.
This is our third trailer hitch from etrailer and we've always been pleased with the quality and longevity. I just put this one on our new Kia EV9 yesterday and it looks great. A few notes for anyone else that may be installing this hitch on an 2024 EV9:
1. The 10mm nuts on the underbody panel are on rather long bolts, so you need a deep socket to reach them. I just used a wrench to get them, but its a little challenging because they're also in deep holes.
2. The 14mm nut is attached to the panel, so you have to add some resistance by gently pulling down on the panel some while you're loosening it. Otherwise, it just spins in place.
3. It looks like there are 12 push fasteners to remove, but there are only 8 (as the directions state). If you look closely, you'll see the four that don't need to be removed (one in each corner closest to each tire, and if I remember correctly the third one in from each tire).
4. The directions say to install the spacer on the driver's side. My hitch came with a spacer already welded on the hitch on the driver's side, so I installed the spacer on the passenger side.
5. The directions say to put one bolt in the spacer temporarily while you're attaching it. I would recommend putting them both in to make sure the holes are properly aligned with the frame. Also, not a bad idea to start all four bolts into the frame before you put the hitch up in place to make sure the threads in the frame are cleared out.
First, the written instructions are wrong which made for some wasted time and energy.
The included PDF and website state: "Install a tube spacer on the driver-side
frame rail by bolting the middle hole"
But this is incorrect, it has to be installed on the passenger side. I installed, reinstalled, and then only when I came back and laid everything out did I realize it was wrong. Very frustrating for those of us that read instructions.
The instructions could also be more detailed. The space is held on with a single bolt in the middle and if the alignment is not perfect when you push the very tight hitch into place it's impossible to get it aligned then. I found that putting the old two bolts in just a little then torque that center bolt made it stay in place even when forcing the hitch into place later. Another waste hour trying to remove the entire hitch to fix alignment issues.
While not directly related to this part but the install as a whole the power on the ev9 is probably easier for a few models. I found there are connectors right in the trunk made for this, might be the GT model only but this wasn't suggested at all from etrailer. To add to this, there is a fuse box (probably on all models) in the back too that you can tap into vs running a wire all the way to the battery.
Oh, one more thing. The shape of the body makes it hard to get a wrench up to the front bolt so I had to go buy a smaller crow foot socket to get up there. Just something to keep in mind if you can't get your tool up there.
Besides ALL of these issues, the product seems solid, shipping was good, and I always enjoy the service from etrailer.
The hitch was pretty easy to install and is working great! I love etrailer, I've bought 3 hitches from them.
Instructions were clear and everything bolted in place without too much trouble. This is the second Curt trailer hitch I have purchased over the last 10 years. The protective finish is high-quality and it’s great to see that it’s made in the USA.
There are definitely some challenges if you are not installing a trailer hitch with the vehicle on a lift. While the instructions do not mention needing them, if you are installing this with the vehicle on the ground, two jack-stands are almost required in order to get the trailer hitch bar lifted up underneath the vehicle and held in place while the bolts are secured.
While you do have to cut out a portion of the under body panel on the EV9, there are clear markings from the factory that show exactly where to cut. I used a Dremel tool, and it was very easy.
Victoria H.
3/8/2025
This is valuable insight that I know will be helpful to future buyers. Thank you for taking the time to share, John.
Over the years this is the 3rd trailer hitch I have gotten for different vehicles. As such I have long term experience using the products .
With close to 7 years use no problems or rust or failure. Equal to those you get through dealer at less than a third of the price.
I have installed all 3 solo and I'm not a motor head.
Perfect fit clear instructions. Not much on the internet on installing these but the instructions got me there about 2 hrs
Louis
8/19/2025
Still excellent and no problems!
Install was was relatively easy. It just takes a little time to get the bolts to lineup with the holes that are already made into the vehicle frame. After that, though everything went smoothly and you just need to make sure you have a Dremel or cutting tool to cut out the plastic that allows the hitch to poke through.
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Christopher H.
10/1/2026
Looks great on your EV9 William! Appreciate you including the photo. Sorry to hear about the box but glad the hitch arrived in good condition. What are your plans for the hitch?