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This hitch opens up a lot of possibilities without overcomplicating things. With a maximum gross trailer weight of 3,500 lbs and a tongue weight limit of 350 lbs (4,000 lbs and 400 lbs when used with weight distribution), it’s built for light towing, small trailers, and everyday hauling. The 2" x 2" receiver works with the most common hitch-mounted accessories like bike racks, cargo carriers, or ball mounts, so you can hook up what you need without hunting for adapters.
The fully welded steel construction gives this hitch serious backbone for towing and accessory use. It’s finished with a gloss black powder coat over a rust-resistant liquid A-coat inside and out. That dual-layer protection holds up against road salt, moisture, and debris, so it stays looking good and strong after years of use.
Installation doesn’t have to be a project. This hitch bolts straight to the frame using existing holes—no welding or cutting required. The complete hardware kit and instructions are in the box, so you can mount it with basic tools in your driveway instead of needing a lift. The precise, robotic welds ensure everything lines up just right for an easy fit that looks like it belongs there.
An open-back design makes it simple to keep the receiver clear of dirt and buildup. Whether you're switching between bike racks, towing gear, or a ball mount, you can slide in your accessories without fighting corrosion or packed debris in the tube. It’s a small detail that keeps your setup working smoothly every time you use it.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
A quality trailer hitch from Curt and eTrailer.com. Easy to install on my '23 Ford Bronco
good quality, quick install
Very durable, easy install. My wife (her Bronco) did the install and I helped (she didn't know how to use a torque wrench). Task was complete in under fifteen minutes. Over fifty percent savings compared to buying from Ford.
High-quality construction, attractive welding and heavy powder coat are part of this products build. Hardware is coated and fit and finish was perfect.
Easy once you get around Ford’s bolts and bumper.
Just fine!
The instructions aren’t quite right for a 2025 Badlands. You need to remove the bumper and that means removing electrical connections on each side, removing the bolts at the tow points - 2x 18mm each side plus the plastic thing, and one each side 13mm. Then remove and dispose of the electrics metal cover. Easy once you know which ones.
Heavy duty and easy to install!
When i red the instructions saying i would have to remove the rear bumper, i was like ..... but i did the whole job in 10-15 minutes. really. it looks OEM, and even had a spot for me to attach the trailer tow wiring harness. The 4 bolts look burly and I have every confidence this will move my big trailer around the yard. thanks!
Easy to install and looks good if using for trailering. Not sure how it would work with other accessories that need to be behind spare tire. But definitely perfect if you are worried about hitting knees when loading back.
The receiver showed up on time and packaged well. Mounted it on our Bronco to haul bikes and works well.
The price for the hitch was great, and install took minutes!
I was very happy with the prompt shipping and the tow hitch was a perfect fit. Im very happy.
Easy install. Simple hitch.
Easy installation with the video tutori al.
Super easy install (like 5-10 minutes) and very high quality. I did not torque to the recommended value because the frame is boxed and it did not appear to have sleeves, but all I will be doing with the hitch is hauling bikes and using a Twistep dog loading device.

Rik
10/15/2022
Fit and finish is still intact and the passivated zinc fasteners are holding up...no complaints whatsoever! I do believe other companies have come up with similar solutions, and similar products can be found that are less expensive...but some of them require removal of the rear bumper this product does not.
Solid hitch, well made with not a scratch or machining mark on it (seems like it has a thick and very durable coat of paint on it as well). Installation on a '25 Bronco Badlands was fairly straight forward and followed the enclosed instructions. I will note that I did not have to disconnect the two electrical connectors (per the instructions) as I was able to pull the rear bumper just far enough away from the frame so that I could access the bolts on Ford's steel box that protects the wiring harness and then bolt on the Hitch. Also, the Hitch slips over the frame member without any slop, so no need to shim up with washers (like some other hitches apparently need). It took me about an hour working alone but someone else could probably get it done in half that time.
heavy duty , easy install
Hitch receiver bolted up as advertised. I did need to pop off the wiring cable clips as not to pinch them with the bolts. I re-attached them when I finished torquing the bolts. Looks well made and quite substantial. Recommended to my son for his Jeep….
Thank you for a great transaction. Trailer hitch fit perfectly.
The Curt Receiver Hitch was excellent. Appears well made, and I really like the shorter extension, that tucks in under bumper nicely, for better appearance and no shin contusions.
The shortfall are the etrailer video installation instructions. I was installing on a brand new 2026 Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch package. I followed the etrailer video for the 2026 Bronco that looked extremely easy to remove the SAE wire connector shield without removing the bumper. The video showed removing two bolts from each side of bumper, that allowed the bottom of the bumper to be rotated up to allow access the the shield bolts, and shield. The actual process I had to use to get the rotate up in that fashion was much more extensive than portrayed. I had to remove an additional 6 bolts along the bottom of the bumper, and loosen about another 6 bolts along the top of the bumper (with tight access), to enable it to rotate up. Afterwards, I wondered if it would have been easier to remove the whole bumper, as the Curt instructions indicated. However, I wondered if that process was also more difficult than depicted. At the end of the day, after several hours, I did finally complete, and it looks great. Just wish there were more accurate/thorough installation instructions/videos provided by etrailer.
Installing this hitch on a 2026 Bronco Badlands with the Sasquatch package is nothing like the installation video shows. Loosening the rear bumper and the additional plating that the Sasquatch package has on the vehicle is way more difficult and involves removing as many as 12 bolts some of which are difficult to access. This process will take up to 2+ hours to complete. Etrailer does not mention this in their installation information. Beware if you have a Bronco with this package.
Easy install and nice product. Like that it does not stick out the back for descent angle. I don’t need the wiring plate as just for bik hitch mount.
Etrailer has always been a 5-star experience. I selected the Curt hitch for our 2026 Bronco for the quality, fit (doesn't protrude past the bumper so it isn't a shin buster), and finish on the hitch. The Curt was also exceptionally priced.
The etrailer installation video is very well done, but I would like to suggest one additional important instruction be added to the video.
When removing the factory-installed bracket (this has the factory wiring inside of it ... 3:20 in the video), the two 4.75 inch bolts have red Loctite applied. You can see this at 4:21 in the video. The threaded bolt receptacles are pressed into the bracket, and when I was loosening the bolts, one of the receptacles broke loose and then spun freely.
After a significant amount of consternation, we then noticed the red Loctite, applied heat to the receptacles, and extracted the bolts while holding the sheared receptacle with ViseGrips.
If a person isn't familiar with red Loctite, it forms an essentially permanent bond and must be heated to release that bond (I'm not sure if Ford applied it to all vehicles, but they did on ours).
Do yourself a favor and heat the receptacle BEFORE it breaks from the bracket (way easier than AFTER it breaks loose!). I recommend two people for this; one person with the torch and another to remove the bolt.
Fit perfectly! Installation video was spot on!

Mike L.
8/19/2026
Outstanding job Jim, the hitch looks great!
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Nick S.
10/13/2025
That is great to hear! I am glad it was a simple install and we had a video to help. What are you planning on using the hitch for?