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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: C45CR
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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 C45CR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C45CR

Highlights

  • Custom fit design: Engineered to precisely match your vehicle for a seamless installation.
  • Heavy-duty strength: Rated for 6,000 lbs GTW and 900 lbs TW, capable of robust towing.
  • Powder coated steel: Superior rust resistance with a high-gloss black finish.
  • Open-back receiver: Simplifies cleaning and maintenance for lasting performance.
  • Vehicle specific crafting: Built to fit most Toyota Highlander models, excluding XSE.
  • No welding required: Bolt-on installation with included hardware for a DIY approach.

Features to know about

Effortless Installation: Bolt-On Design

Say goodbye to complicated installations because this trailer hitch receiver is a game changer for DIY enthusiasts! With its bolt-on design, it's engineered for a quick and straightforward installation without any welding. The custom fit aligns perfectly with your vehicle's frame, making it as easy as aligning bolts and tightening them up.

Rust-Free Adventures: Durable Powder-Coated Finish

Worried about rust and chipping on your hitch over time? This hitch has got you covered! It features a gloss black powder coat finish over a protective base coat, ensuring superior rust resistance. Its round-tube design not only looks stylish but also stands strong against harsh weather conditions.

Robust Towing Capacity: Built for Heavy Loads

Whether you're towing a small camper or a large trailer, this hitch can handle it all. With a class III rating, it's capable of supporting up to 6,000 lbs of gross trailer weight and 900 lbs of tongue weight, and even more with a weight distribution hitch, peaking at 8,000 lbs WD GTW.

Custom Fit Perfection: Tailored for Your Vehicle

Experience the perfect fit tailored specifically for your vehicle model. This hitch boasts precision, robotic welding, enhancing strength and maximizing installation fit. Tested according to SAE J684 safety standards, it ensures a secure and sturdy connection every time you hitch up.

Easy Maintenance: Open-Back Receiver

Dirty from a weekend off-road trip? No problem! The open-back receiver design of this hitch makes cleaning and maintenance a breeze. Simply hose it down to keep your hitch functioning and looking new. It's engineered to make upkeep as straightforward as the installation.

Specs

Receiver Specifications

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"

Rating

  • Class: III

Weight and Capacity

  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 6,000 lbs
  • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 8,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 900 lbs
  • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 900 lbs

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

13460 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C45CR Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

152 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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Easy to install and tows without any issues. I have a few pics of us towing a 12’ trailer with 3 heaping scoops of mulch.

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Gwendolyn Y.

5/6/2025

Those are some heaping scoops, Matthew! Even looks like you got a little helper too.



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2025 Toyota Highlander

The hitch and electrical connections installed well. The only issue is the various Utubes I watched were a bit misleading. Even the instructions with the hitch mislead me and resulted in my having to remove the hitch and replace some tabs from the bumbet that should have been left attached. The biggest problem was the weight. All the Utubes I watched had two men doing the install I’m 82 and did it myself. Final product looks great. Curt makes a great product.

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Victoria H.

2/20/2025

Hi Wayne, that's awesome way to get the job done! Are you using this hitch to tow?

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Wayne

2/21/2025

@VictoriaH I use the hitch for utility trailer and bike racks. I have a custom rack for my bike and my wife’s recumbent trike.


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The hitch was a perfect fit and easy to install using their online videos that provide the expert directions and know how. The hitch has performed beautifully over the last year and I will definitely use etrailer again and highly recommend them to anyone needing a towing hitch or accessories. Thanks etrailer.



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Product was as advertised. Directions were clear and concise. Time frame to get the job done was right on the mark. I was pleasantly surprised the whole project went without a hitch. Oh wait a minute, there was one hitch. The one I install without a glitch!~)



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2021 Toyota Highlander

The quality of the hitch appears excellent. I was able to install it myself the day I got it. I put it on a 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE. The plastic panel on the driver side needs to be trimmed as shown in the directions. See the picture or how it looks when reinstalled. The fit was perfect.



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Just installed it (2021 Highlander Hybrid Platinum) with my 17-year old son. Took about an hour and 15 minutes. Not difficult at all. I’ll be testing it this weekend and will post more afterwards. It is definitely solid though!



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2023 Toyota Highlander

so easy to order, they are always in contact with you until you get your order, even if you're like me and never respond to those. They still email and check to make sure you're happy. Oh, it's a person who emails you. Or is it AI. never mind. anyway, they are good



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The ordering process was easy and straightforward. The delivery was much faster than I expected! I have not yet opened the box but, assuming all is good, my overall experience was excellent.

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Gwendolyn Y.

3/6/2025

Let us know how the install goes, David! What are you going to be hauling with the hitch?



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Great Product, but hitches box was damaged and right side of hitch was pushed in about an inch and a half. Would not line up on frame rail. I was able to straighten it and make it work,



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Well built and easy to install. Heavy D uty.



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2021 Toyota Highlander

Arrived on time. Straight forward installation. Will be used on a Highlander to trailer a small track car.



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2021 Toyota Highlander

Love this receiver. Looks nice and feels strong. The installation was fairly simple. The video was extremely helpful.



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2022 Toyota Highlander

For a 2022 Highlander Hybrid: This hitch, along with the custom wiring kit, mounting bracket, and 4-flat tester, arrived within 5 days of my order, all nicely packaged and in good shape. Installation went smoothly; everything fit perfectly and worked first time. Many thanks to Etrailer for great service, and a special shout-out to Ryan for his installation videos - a huge help.



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Easy install and a quality product.

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Brooke M.

4/27/2025

Right on, Chris! :)



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Fit fine. Our trusted mechanic got the job done. Don’t use it often but glad to have the rowing capacity when we need it.



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Fit perfect and I had my mechanic install it. Went on easy and problems at all thus far.



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This is an extremely durable and heavy duty trailer hitch. It fit perfectly on my 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited. The foot kick sensor still works just fine for the hands free liftgate. I just kick under the new hitch bar and point my toes up around the back and it works every time. I installed it myself. Tightened it with my socket wrench and went to an auto parts store to rent a torque wrench to tighten it up the rest of the way. I don't own one and didn't want to buy one just for six bolts. I trimmed a little bit of the plastic underbody panel with an oscillating trimmer tool, not the entire suggested piece in the instructions. Only what needed to be removed for the driver's side of the new hitch plate that is exposed.



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Hitch went in easily and has been working fine.



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2021 Toyota Highlander

The etrailer rep I online chatted with was very professional and knowledgeable. She helped me compare two different hitches for my car which led to my purchase decision. I recommend anyone considering purchasing something from etrailer to take advantage of the chat option to make sure they get the correct model and best price.



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2023 Toyota Highlander

Quick and easy to install



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the videos show me how to install it, I save $[XX] by doing it my self.

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Ralph

8/20/2024

great, the video explained well on how to install it.



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Easy install. I did it in a Walmark parking lot because my HOA wouldn’t let me install it.

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Katrina D.

12/15/2023

Uh oh, dont say that too loudly. I am glad you didn't have any issues in the installation.

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Marina

12/9/2024

Love it. Use it for my bike rack and small U-Haul trailers due to my car size.



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2020 Toyota Highlander

Perfect fit, easy install, like how it looks, got the exposed one, so it will be easier for hook up and possibly not rub bumper



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2022 Toyota Highlander

A one person installation! With the online installation video in hand I was able to install the hitch and light wiring in 1.5 hrs. The hitch bolted up easily and the T light wiring kit was as simple as the online video explained. Best of all, this hitch looks good.



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2022 Toyota Highlander

In my opinion- C45CR best and strongest Trailer Hitch for the price on the market.
Good Quality and easy to install.


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