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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

Part Number: C65FR
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Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" part number C65FR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C65FR

Highlights

  • Concealed and Custom-Fit Design: The hitch's cross tube is hidden behind the bumper.
  • Robust Capacity: Supports up to 2,000 lbs GTW and 200 lbs TW for light-duty towing.
  • Easy, Bolt-On Installation: Uses existing factory holes; no drilling needed.
  • 1-1/4" Receiver Opening: Fits bike racks and cargo carriers effortlessly.
  • Superior Rust Resistance: Gloss black powder coat finish over a protective base.
  • Made in the USA: Hitches are American assembled, reflecting strong craftsmanship.

Features to know about

Seamless Towing Experience: Precision, Robotic Welds and Custom Fit Design

Tired of spending hours wrangling with aftermarket parts that don’t match your vehicle? The CURT Trailer Hitch Receiver is custom-fit, designed specifically for your car, ensuring an optimal fit with no additional welding required. With precision, robotic welds, it maximizes strength and provides a perfect fit for your vehicle.

Rust Resistance That Lasts: Gloss Black Powder Coat Finish

Worried about rust taking over your hitch? This hitch features a gloss black powder coat finish with a protective base, offering superior rust resistance. Its durable finish means it will continue to look as great as it performs, even after years of use in harsh conditions.

Quick Installation with No Welding: Bolt-On Design

If you've ever dreaded an installation that requires special tools or welding, you'll love that this trailer hitch receiver uses a bolt-on installation method. It fits using the vehicle's existing factory hardware, so you'll spend less time in your garage and more time on the road.

Built to Handle Anything: Class I Heavy Duty Specifications

Need a hitch that can pull its weight? With a class I rating, this hitch is built to handle maximum gross trailer weights of 2,000 pounds and a maximum tongue weight of 200 pounds. Perfect for light-duty towing, it’s reliable for hauling bikes, small trailers, and more.

All About That Flex: Concealed Cross Tube Design

Nobody likes a bulky hitch sticking out behind their car. The CURT hitch’s design conceals the cross tube behind the rear bumper, leaving only the 1-1/4" receiver visible. This keeps your vehicle looking sleek and helps with ground clearance, making it a favorite feature among drivers.

Versatile for Multiple Uses: Drawbar Sold Separately

Whether you need this hitch for towing a small trailer or hooking up a bike rack, the flexibility is all yours—the drawbar, pin, and clip are sold separately, allowing you to customize your towing setup for any adventure.

Specs

Receiver Specs

  • Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"

Rating

  • Class: I
  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

11578 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Replaces 12176

Installation Details C65FR Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

84 reviews
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.

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It has been perfect and holds my bike r ack.



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Gets the job done! Has a little wobble where a higher end model probably wouldn’t. I generally put 1 or 2 bikes on it but it can handle three. The included rubber tie downs will not hold a bike on securely on the highway. This is extremely hazardous and could lead to deadly results in a traffic situation if your bike falls off. So I use additional tie downs and straps to properly secure the bikes.



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One year after I purchased this hitch, the seller contacted me to make sure it was working well for me. That is 5 start customer service. The answer is, YES, the hitch works great for my bicycle carrier. I would purchase again.

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Mitchell

7/13/2024

The product has worked flawlessly for me. We carry two bicycles, one of them en E-bike. No probelems at all. I would buy this again



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2022 Kia Seltos

First things first: This receiver checks all boxes as described by etrailer, and I could not be happier with the final product.

I am deducting 1 Star for an issue with installing the receiver. The instructions were detailed, simple to follow, and allowed for almost-seamless installation. Where I ran into a hiccup was when I had to install the nuts onto the bolts. Unfortunately, the receiver was about 1/4" too wide, resulting in a gap on the passenger side mounting area. This led to difficulty attaching the nuts onto the bolts, and unfortunately, a bolt falling into the tube frame of the vehicle.

Luckily, there exists the Internet. I was able to find instructions to remove the rear bumper and gain access to the open end of the tube frame. Retrieving and then installing the fallen bolt(s) proved tremendously easy once the bumper was out of the way.

In fact, I would argue that if you take this receiver to a body shop, and know that it will likely cost more in labor, instruct them to remove the rear bumper to install the receiver--as it is ten times easier.

You absolutely do not have to do this, and there may be a workaround to the 1/4" gap, but I was not so lucky.

I loved that etrailer provided the fish wire as well, even though I had assumed they would not provide it and purchased some for myself. Now I have backup at least! (Adding this in the "What's Included" section of the product may be helpful to others).

My last shortcoming was due to shipping. The shipping company damaged the product and box the receiver arrived in. Reading other reviews prior to purchase, it seems that I can spray paint the damaged areas with black rust-inhibiting paint. This is no fault of etrailer, and does not reflect their product or services (although more sturdy packaging could have avoided this...potentially).

All-in-all a 10 out of 10 product. I am excited to simply have the receiver, even if I do not have any immediate plans for it. I will include pictures below. I will be recommending etrailer products to others in the future, as well.

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Jenny N.

6/15/2022

I am glad that the hitch was able to be installed. It sounds like that the side brackets were knocked out of alignment which is why the bolt holes are not lining up. This can happen while in transit to our facility or to you. We do have a great FAQ that provides ways to move the brackets back into alignment. I will let our shipping department know about the paint damage to the hitch. You have already done what I recommend by touching up the affected areas with a rust resistant paint.



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2021 Kia Seltos

Great delivery time, excellent product, using my hitch today

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Victoria H.

3/8/2025

That's wonderful Vera! Towing anything fun?



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Fit well on 2021 Kia Seltos LX. Packaging was torn and hitch was scratched up upon receiving. Painted it up and was fine. You don’t need to remove muffler to install as you can get hitch past muffler easy. I was a one guy install so held hitch in place by supporting each end with a bolt pushed in backwards at each end. I carefully used fish wire and did install. Everything lined up well and no real issues. Two people would be best.



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2023 Kia Seltos

The hitch installed as per the instructions. I was able to install it by myself but two people would make the job much easier. The hitch arrived on time with no problems. The hitch is mainly used to haul my bike rack.



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2021 Kia Seltos

Recieved in a very timely manner. Great communication. Only issue was rough handling by courier. Box was barely holding hitch in. Hitch needed to be in smaller box to prevent movement.



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2024 Kia Seltos

The fish wire stuff is PITA !



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Great customer service and fast deliv ery!!!



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Great product and fast shipping. Have not installed yet but I’ve had nothing but great service from etrailer.com!

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Jason G.

3/4/2024

Absolutely great! No issues at all and still looking great. The paint is holding up wonderful even after several days on the beach driving around the outer banks. Great product



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Could easily be 5 stars but they Could do a better job supporting it during shipping, it showed up hanging out of the box with very little to help it not bang around in the shipping box. They also packaged the Carriage bolt spacers separately from the rest of the hardware and hid it in the receiver. Long story short I ended up having to fish the bolts through twice, besides that the directions and hitch were a straight forward nice looking Fit that was built very well.
I would do business with them again



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No issues so far. Works like it should. I'm happy with it.

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Stephen

9/12/2024

Sold the vehicle last month. Hitch was still lookingworking good.



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2024 Kia Seltos

Kia Seltos 2024
Fits perfectly! I could
be an authorized installer in Miami for your products ??



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Kia

Works great. Easy to install. Perfect fit for Kia Seltos.

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John

6/19/2024

Great product. No problems



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Very good quality, easy to install and perfect fit!



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2024 Kia Seltos

Quality product, super easy install and when I contacted customer service about a question on arrival date they were prompt and courteous with there reply.



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2022 Kia Seltos

I always get the right parts when I order from Etrailer. Shipping is fast, and pricing is fair. I'm a very happy customer.



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Great item just a little difficult to install on your own but very doable



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Kia

Fit on my 2021 Kia Seltos like a glove!! Easy assambly and will be glad to do business with Etrailer.com on my future vehicles.

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Benjamin

7/1/2023

After a year this product is still holding strong and I will be ordering another for any of my future vehicles!!



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The hitch arrived on time, looks like a well made hitch, have not installed it yet but looks like every thing is there including the wire harness

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Edward C.

10/21/2021

still working fine



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The install was effortless. Did not have to lower exhaust as suggested. Used one carriage bolt to hold up opposite end while I installed one carriage bolt on the other end. One person install. Simple. Approx. 45 to 50 minutes total. Very precise instructions. After the install, used it to pull a trailer to Oklahoma (1200 miles round trip) No problem. I would recommend it.

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Brian M.

4/29/2022

very satisfied with the product.



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A decent "hitch"... intended only for bike racks or similar, NOT for towing. Works great for our ebike rack but is limited to only 300 lb vertical loading. A good buy if that's what you're looking for. Recommended for it's intended purpose.



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This is the third trailer hitch that I have purchased from etrailer. They arrived promptly and the last one I ordered the wiring harness at the same time. They both were in the same package. Very convenient. They work great once installed. However they can be difficult to install. That is just the nature of the beast. All hardware nuts and bolts etc were included in package.



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Kia

I installed this hitch myself and it took a little bit of time, but so far this hitch has been great for hauling a small trailer or boat. I would definitely recommend getting this hitch to anyone who's looking. I bout it for my 2022 Kia Seltos.


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