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Installing a trailer hitch can be daunting, but this Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver makes it straightforward with its bolt-on design. You won’t need to break out the welding torch. The precision, robotic welding maximizes strength ensuring it fits snugly onto your vehicle’s frame with ease.
Designed for longevity, this hitch is constructed from sturdy, powder-coated steel that resists rust and corrosion. The gloss black finish lays over a protective base coat, providing superior rust resistance and a sleek look that complements any vehicle.
For those with heavy-duty needs, this hitch can handle a maximum gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs and up to 6,000 lbs when used with weight distribution. Whether you're hauling a cargo trailer or recreational gear, this hitch offers the capacity you need with a 750 lbs tongue weight limit.
No more worrying about the hitch not fitting your specific vehicle model. This custom-fit hitch is precisely engineered for certain models like the Jeep Cherokee, ensuring a seamless integration without the need for fascia trimming or bumper cuts.
Proudly assembled in the USA, this hitch stands out with lifetime technical support from etrailer experts. With professionals who have installed, wired, and towed with it, you can trust that any questions or concerns will be addressed by knowledgeable specialists experienced in what matters most to you.
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No drilling through vehicle frame required for installation
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Sales was awesome and the product was great. "Customer was ecstatic"
Perfect fit, excellent quality, bolts and fishlines included. Thank You!
Perfect fit,easy installation
Heavy duty for sure, and it's rated higher than we will ever need. However, it is designed to be too close to the muffler and when driven on rough roads the muffler was banging into it. if they had just moved the crossbar another 1/8-3/16" further it would not have this problem. Also the vertical part of the mounting brackets was so tight on the frame rails I had to use a jack to push it up. That made it quite difficult to pull the fish wire through the hole since it was pinched between the frame and hitch. Again, just 1/8" more clearance and I don't think it would have been a problem. The included fish wire worked great. The hardware is robust. etrailer had the hitch for a good price and I will buy from them again.
This hitch package is awesome.I purchased this for my 2019 jeep Cherokee and it's a perfect fit. It was at my door 2 days after purchasing it and I just installed it today and it was very easy exactly as described. It's heavy duty and has a durable Finnish coating. I am very happy with my purchase and would definitely recomend this product
I haven’t installed yet, however the hitch and wiring harness were nearly falling out of the box. The hitch and wire harness are there. No hardware (bolts etc.). Please contact me.
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Installed the etrailer hitch on our 2015 Jeep Cherokee Latitude in about 1.5 hours and am very satisfied. The delay wasn't anything to do with the thorough instructions and complete parts included, only to wait for a friend to come help lift the hitch into place. This is definitely a two person install due to the weight and tight quarters plus having the right sockets, torgue wrench and garage space. Would purchase from etrailer again without question. Fast Delivery, complete instructions and value will be remembered about this project. Thank you.
Lucia
10/30/2018
The muffler on our hitch vibrates in its current location & required a heat resistant wrap around this area held in place w zip ties. No problems otherwise. Should have ordered the hitch that is higher up & required a cut out of the bumper however this style would prevent opening the trunk when our carrier is loaded.
Heather A.
10/30/2018
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I weighed all the options about buying a hitch for a new model car online, and decided to buy from etrailer since I read reviews about the great customer service. There was an issue with my shipment and, in fact, the customer service was outstanding and they worked with me on a quick resolution. The hitch was installed on a 2017 Jeep Cherokee and it looks great! I was concerned that since it is not a hidden hitch it would detract from the car, but you can barely notice it. It took about two hours to unpack, read the instructions and install it. We had two people but we used a hydraulic floor jack to lift and keep in place, so it could have easily been a one person job. The instructions were very clear. Had a little trouble with torching the last bolt because of the limited room available. Buying and installing ourselves saved us hundreds of dollars. We are using it for a bike rack and a flatbed trailer. I noticed that the wrap had worn off during transit on all the edges, so maybe covering those edges with cardboard before wrapping would prevent that.
The Curt trailer is easy to install for someone who is handy.
The installation does not involve any cutting of the bumper fascia
which is great since my Jeep Cherokee is a leased vehicle.
I needed this hitch for my mountain bike rack and my Jeep gets me to those back mountain trails. Ride on!
My installation was on a 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk 3.2. No difficult with minimal mechanical skills, and having a lift and a trans jack made it an easy one person job. In addition to the existing M14 bolts, I did need to "reverse fishwire" 1/2" bolts for the front attachment holes (see photo). Before lifting the hitch in position I recommend trial fitting the bolts to the hitch and file/Dremel if clearance is needed.
Trailhawk owners will loose a lot of "departure angle" ground clearance with this under-slung hitch - see photo.
Had used etrailer.com before and had such a very nice experience, so when I recently bought a new Jeep and needed A new hitch receiver, I knew where to begin. After reading the reviews and watching videos, I decided on Curt 13171. Installation with the etrailer video and directions couldnt have been simpler. Took about 30 mins to get done. A concern I had was dropping the muffler down to get to the access holes and I was able to install it without doing that. Perfect fit, functional, looks great, and priced right. Very satisfied. I cant recommend etrailer and this receiver more highly. Thanks so much.
I have purchased several hitches from this company now and have always been very pleased with the quality of their products. The additional installation instructions and customer support is outstanding as well. Will be ordering another hitch for my son soon...
This was an easy install (2015 Jeep Latitude). I did almost all the work by myself (65 years old). A few blocks of wood helped. The hardest part was running the hot wire to the battery and that little self-tapping ground screw. The screw fell out of the bit holder and drop down into the body. Luckily it fell through to the ground (I should have put a rag underneath to catch it). I didn't need jack stands but I did have a 2" ledge that I was able back onto and that gave me plenty of room underneath. I'm very pleased with the results.
The hitch arrived within 2 days of ordering so that was prompt. I finally got it installed today and looks good. The only downside is I thought I ordered a Class 2 hitch so now I need to get a conversion from class 3 to class 2
Haven’t field tested yet, but the installation was a breeze with some minor help from my wife for her small hands. Installation videos were spot on. Ordered because I found a lady stuck in a ditch and didn’t have one single hitch point on my 2019 Cherokee. Fit test with an 8 1/2 ton shackle. Pin slides right into the hook points.
Very happy with the hitch. Took me longer to install than the estimated time (2 hours) but I am 65 and so is my helper (wife). The directions were perfect. I purchased this so I can put a bike rack on my jeep.
Installed in about 30-45min. Just used regular floor jack on one side to give a little room to slide under. A swivel on the torque wrench may help depending on the style. The rear most bolt was a challenge to get torqued, may have been due to not having the jeep on a lift.
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