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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"
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Curt Trailer Hitch - 13229
- Curt
- Class III
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 5000 lbs GTW
- No Cross Tube
- 500 lbs TW
- 5500 lbs WD GTW
- Custom Fit Hitch
- 550 lbs WD TW
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.
Features:
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
- Hitch assembled in the USA, bolts overseas
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Rating: Class III
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
- Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 5,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 500 lbs
- Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 500 lbs
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
etrailer.com Technical Support
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
13229 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2005 - 2011 Dodge Dakota
- 2010 - 2011 Ram Dakota
- 2006 - 2009 Mitsubishi Raider
Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - 13229
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (125 Customer 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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by: Steffan B07/28/2011
2011 Dodge Dakota
This is way better than paying $342.56 for the dealership to put one on for me when i bought my 2011 dakota 4X4. I timed myself when installing this hitch. just under 9 minutes looks great, works good too. Wou will not be displeased with this buy!!! 20527
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by: Randall07/31/2019
2019 Chevrolet Colorado
Top bolt threads a little difficult but. Greased it and then scrwwee down ok . fit perfectly. Great deal along with the tail light wiring. Easy to install 678903
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by: Jared01/13/2021
2006 Dodge Dakota
The required 1/2" hex bit was difficult to find and torqueing everything required a metal pipe and some physics, but other than that this was easy to install and it works great. 937366
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by: John01/09/2021
I have purchased a few other Curt products over the past few years and have found them to be exceptional. This one has left me disappointed. The new, out of the box item, had more dust on it than my entire cellar. There were scuff marks as well. The cap screw that goes through the bumper was difficult to thread because the receiver was heavily coated in production and a great deal of material had clogged the top threads. It took quite an effort to clean the threads without damaging them. I have not yet installed the receiver but I certainly hope it performs better than it looks! 935664
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by: 11/05/2020
In the past I have put several different hitches on various vehicles. This one went on the easiest, and fit the best. High quality and after one year the paint still looks like new. 908223
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by: Adam08/01/2020
Fits like a glove. Got it paired with my wiring harness. 854343
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by: Huey08/01/2020
Very easy to install well-made products 854236
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by: Aaron07/06/2020
Great hitch! It shipped on time and installation was very easy, took less than 5 minutes. I will use it to tow a 4X8 trailer. Very straightforward and simple process. Etrailer website made it easy for me to make sure the hitch fit my vehicle (2006 Dodge Dakota). 828868
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by: David06/15/2020
2007 Dodge Dakota
Product is great, good fast shipping. Bought wrong harness; very difficult to get through on the phone to get help exchanging the harness. I am glad they do a brisk business but hard to contact. 815295
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by: Daniel05/18/2020
Showed up on time with all parts and install was easy. 800050
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by: Kyle S05/11/2020
2011 Dodge Dakota
This product came super fast and was better then I expected!!! Installation was fast and simple. Very happy with the product and company 795546
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by: Colton03/07/2020
2011 Dodge Dakota
This has met all my expectations. I bought this for my 2011 Dodge Dakota ST. It fits perfectly, very very easy to install. You can’t go wrong by buying this product 764046
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Joseph - 10/25/2020
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by: Joseph10/24/2019
This style of hitch was very easy to install, because it bolts right to the frame and to the rear bumper. And it is class III--hard to believe! That was why I bought it. This can be easily installed by the individual with a little common sense, except for one significant problem: the torque that is required for all of the bolts. I believe that although I torqued the center bumper bolt to about 260 foot pounds, and the frame bolts to about 185 foot pounds, the hitch will stay in place. The manufacturer calls for torques that are much higher. The average repair shop will not have a torque wrench that is adequate for the torque required by the manufacturer. I took mine to two different repair shops, and neither had a torque wrench that would go that high. Still I've used the hitch a few times, and it has performed well. 720171
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Joseph - 10/25/2020102576
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by: Jody10/24/2019
Easy to install! Etrailer Rocks!!!! 720103
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by: gus07/24/2019
good quality construction and fits gre at. 674642
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Keith - 06/08/2020
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by: Keith06/07/2019
45 mins after it arrived by ups hitch and wiring were installed. Real easy install. Not to awful happy about the goofy Allen head bolt that goes through the bumper but it works I guess . Not much of a surface to hold its torque but we'll see after some use. 654875
Comments
Very heavy rust hear at the beach powder coating was not the way to protect this item. A Good primer and epoxy paint would be much better.
Keith - 06/08/202079212
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by: Steve S.05/28/2019
2008 Dodge Dakota
Product works great as intended. Very simple install requiring minimal tools and effort. 647512
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by: Raymond05/03/2019
2005 Dodge Dakota
product was great, recommend that the item description state that a half inch hex head is required for the top bolt. 637543
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by: Sandra04/04/2019
The fit and finish are great. The threads for the main attachment would not accept the threaded bolt. I had to take the receiver to a shop to get the threads cleaned up with a proper 3/4 x10 tap. Otherwise a perfect fit that meets my needs. I would have given 5 stars except for the thread issue. Smiles, SKF 617129
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by: Stephen02/27/2019
2006 Dodge Dakota
I received my order from etrailer everything looks good to me, I'm hoping to mount it on my 2006 Dodge Dakota tomorrow. I appreciate that it was delivered in a timely manner. Thank you have a great day 608803
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by: Michael02/12/2019
2011 Ram Dakota
not installed yet due to weather. 604417
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by: Michael02/12/2019
2011 Ram Dakota
installed in fifteen minutes, threads had some paint overspray but everything else was perfect. 604412
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by: Terry01/11/2019
Excellent service and prompt delivery ! Thanks !! 596685
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by: Charles K01/04/2019
2011 Dodge Dakota
Curt hitch arrived on date promised, per supplied instructions installed minutes and looks great! I can now use my various 2" hitch and ball assemblies for the different trailers I have on site. Wiring harness plugged in and was ready to go and solved my 7 pin socket need for camper and with the.4 pin flat included all connector needs are covered! 594875
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by: Gary12/27/2018
2010 Dodge Dakota
Good packaging, fast delivery and clear instructions. It fit perfectly and took 10 minutes to install. I wanted to replace the bumper ball from the previous owner with a receiver hitch for a 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (Dakota clone). Thank you Curt for a great product and etrailer for great service. 593381
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Ask the Experts about this Curt Trailer Hitch
- Installation of Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver Part # 13329 on 2005 to 2010 Dodge DakotaThe installation is pretty simple. One bolt passes through the bumper through the trailer ball hole plug located in the center of the bumper under the license plate area. The other two bolts attach the hitch to the bumper support. I will provide a link to the install instructions for your review.
view full answer... - Availability of Class IV Hitch for 2008 Dodge DakotaMost Class III hitches will have a Weight Carrying Capacity and a Weight Distribution Capacity. There is not a Class IV hitch available for the 2008 Dakota, but the Curt Class III receiver, part # 13230 has an 8000 lb capacity when used with a weight distribution system. The W/D system will use leverage provided by spring bars to transfer a portion of the trailer tongue weight to the front axle of the tow vehicle, thus allowing the hitch to bear more weight. Although the hitch is rated...
view full answer... - Torque of Curt Trailer Hitch on 2010 Dodge DakotaI have added a link to the instructions of the Curt Trailer Hitch # 13229 that fits your 2010 Dodge Dakota for you to check out. I also cut out a portion of these instructions for you which has the details of the torque you are looking for. I have also attached a link to a video of this hitch being installed on a Dakota for you check out which should be helpful.
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- How Does Curt Trailer Hitch 13229 Install on a 2008 Dodge DakotaI have included a link to the installation instructions for Curt trailer hitch # 13229 and a video showing a typical installation. The instructions are pretty simple: 1. Remove existing hole plug (if present) on the center of bumper and return to vehicle owner. 2. Raise hitch into position by sliding the hitch chain plate behind the vehicle chain plate. Loosely secure hitch with 3/4-10 X 1 3/4 inch flat head socket cap screw through the bumper and bumper support and into the threaded...
view full answer... - How to Determine Towing Capacity for a Hitch on a 2005 Dodge Dakota 2WD Quad CabThe Curt Trailer Hitch, item # 13229, is designed and tested for fit and capacity, likewise the Dodge Dakota and Mitsubishi Raider have their own towing capacity ratings for the vehicle and bumper. In your case the vehicle attachment point is rated for 2,000 pounds capacity so that will be the maximum rating for your vehicle with the bumper mounted option. You always have to go by the lowest rated item in the towing system for maximum capacity. If you need more capacity than the bumper...
view full answer... - Does Curt Trailer Hitch for 2005 Dodge Dakota Come with Installation HardwareYes, the Curt trailer hitch # 13229 does come with the necessary hardware for installation on your 2005 Dodge Dakota. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation for you. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. If the ball...
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- Curt Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2000 Mercury MountaineerThe Curt hitch part # 13229 is not going to fit a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer as it is designed to fit Dodge Dakotas. Instead you'd need a hitch that is confirmed as a fit for your vehicle like the Curt # 13540 which will bolt right up.
view full answer... - Installation of Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13229 on 2007 Dodge DakotaI spoke with my contact at Curt and when it comes to installing the Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 13229, on your 2007 Dodge Dakota, the torque information given in the instruction is correct and has been tested. This is a 3/4 inch, grade 8 bolt that has been used for years and they have not had any issues of the bolt braking when torqued according to the instructions.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2011 Ram DakotaOur most popular trailer hitch for your 2011 Ram Dakota is the Curt Class III Receiver Hitch # 13229. This hitch offers a 2 inch hitch receiver with a 500 pound tongue weight capacity and 5,000 pound towing capacity. It is important to keep in mind that the vehicle's towing capacity should not be exceeded when choosing a trailer to tow. The # 13229 hitch is also compatible with weight distribution systems. Many of our customers have chosen this hitch for their Dakotas and have given great,...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2000 Dodge Dakota No, the Curt trailer hitch # 13229 will not fit your 2000 Dodge Dakota but we do have other trailer hitches that will fit such as # C13280. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring to Tow a Rental Trailer with a 2007 Dodge DakotaThe Curt trailer hitch # 13229 is a great value for your 2007 Dodge Dakota and is more than capable of towing a rental trailer. The hitch is rated for 500 pounds tongue weight and 5,000 pounds gross trailer weight. Compare that to the truck's towing capacity (in the owner's manual) and go by whichever rating is lower; the hitch or the truck. Uhaul requires a hitch on the vehicle as well as a functional trailer wiring harness. You can add a 4-Way flat trailer connector using # 118323....
view full answer... - Hitch Recommendation for a 2000 Dodge Dakota that Does Not Require DrillingFor a Class III hitch for your 2000 Dodge Dakota you would want a Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75038. I can assure you that will not need to drill at all to install this product. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.
view full answer... - Does Curt Trailer Hitch Fit 2005 Dodge DakotaThe Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13902 is a multi-fit, universal-type hitch so it doesn't have any specific trucks that it will fit. Curt only describes it by saying, "Fits most full-size pickups from Ford, GM and Ram" so it will likely fit your 2005 Dodge Dakota, but you may have to drill into your frame, and I have a much better option for truck. Instead of a multi-fit hitch, for your 2005 Dodge Dakota highly recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13229. The reason this is...
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- Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 1997 Dodge Dakota SportFor your 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 inch # C13280. This is a square tube design that will easily bolt on to your truck. It has a nice gloss black powder coat finish over a protective base coat for superior rust resistance. There is not a similar hitch to the Curt # 13229 available in style or in the number of bolts to install. It is not compatible with your model year. If you will be using this hitch receiver...
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