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This Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver brings dependable hauling power for everyday use. With a 4,000-lb maximum gross trailer weight and 600-lb maximum tongue weight, it’s built to tow small campers, boats, or utility trailers without breaking a sweat. The 2" x 2" receiver opening is the standard size most accessories are made for, so your bike racks, cargo carriers, or ball mounts will fit right in. It’s a solid choice when you need real strength without going overboard.
Installing this hitch is straightforward thanks to its custom-fit, bolt-on design. It’s fully welded and mounts directly to the frame using existing points—no welding required. That makes it a great project for a DIY install in the driveway using common tools. The precision robotic welds ensure everything lines up cleanly, so you can get the hitch on smoothly and start loading up faster.
Built from sturdy, square-tube steel, this hitch is ready for years of towing and carrying gear. The gloss black powder coat finish sits over a protective base layer to keep rust and corrosion in check. It holds up well against dirt, moisture, and road salt while keeping a clean look under the bumper. The hidden cross tube design also gives it a neat, factory-style appearance once installed—strong performance without cluttering up the rear of your vehicle.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
I’m very happy with my etrailer product and the customer service behind the product.
My only wrinkle was in making the holes on my car frame bigger in order to fit the hardware. Very difficult. But, I finally got it. Ruined a step bit but, …
I’d buy their product again.
Looked up a local installer using the etrailer site, and they did a great job. The hitch looks great installed, and was much cheaper than going through the dealer.
Installation wasn’t bad. Instructions weren’t quite accurate on how to install the bolts with the fish wire. I ended up having to take the actual bumper off and reach my hand in to drop the bolts through the holes. Other than that it is a very low key receiver.
Good fit and doesn’t distract from appearance or interfere with area at rear of vehicle. Excellent service.
mounted well. I do wish the carriage bolts and brackets would fit thru the existing hole. drilling the 1 inch holes was a bear. Once mounted the right side hole for the exhaust bolt was off a bit and I had to grind it a bit to allow the bolt to go in. The cut out ii made n the plastic bumper was centered but I had to take a bit more off the right side. might have been my Jeep but might want to verify your dims for Jeep Compass. The video did not mention blending forward the 2 bumper mounting brackets in order to get the hitch in above them then bending them back after it is mounted. Thin metal so no big deal the second time I got it up in there. As a convenience, it would be nice to include an extra bolt fishing wire incase you get the first nut in place and have to take it down again and have stretched out the spring end of the fish wire. Once it was all in and wired up it is real nice. You may want to evaluate that 90 minute DIY estimate for those of us without a lift and helper.
Once again, my satisfaction with Curt products and the folks at etrailer is very high. I can always count on exceptional service (ordering, notifications, follow-ups, etc), and having access to installation videos makes all the difference. This install took me awhile because I did it by myself with the rear of the car on drive-up stands, so not much room and the hitch itself is very heavy. But the end result is exceptional. I'll be using both a bike rack and pulling a trailer. On to the wiring harness install.
The video was super helpful. Most people are not going to have a lift so they are going to install while laying on a garage floor. This hitch design is good because it balanced so you can use a floor jack to raise in position once you get it snaked up in over the muffler. I also recommend taking the bottom 3 rear screws out of the wheel opening liners plus the side nut then pulling the liner forward with a bungee cord to provide easier access to the mounting bolts. In my view the time estimates are way too short. I had no problems but it still took about 3 hours.
Arrived super quick! Placed it Wednesday night, got an email one hour later saying it was shipped!! Looks great! Doesn’t stick to far out or in! Can’t wait to use it!
Solid Build, was a little more difficult to install than I had hoped, but that is not the fault of the Hitch Receiver. Have used it now to pull a trailer and a Cargo Carrier. Just as a note, this thing rides pretty low and I would suggest a riser extension for a Cargo Carrier as I scraped mine on almost all curb exits.
The hitch is great and has the weight and strength needed….im just here to complain about the dang bit I used to open up the holes in my frame Jesus please folk get yourself a better war to do it and everything will go great…but yeah great product!
Works Great!…I took it upon myself to wrapped the tail-end exposed light kit wires with black electrical tape right-after installing to protect them from any water damage later, the light wires also came with a rubber end cap to cover plug-in …
it’s been a year and they work perfectly.
I also like the Hitch Rubber End Cap , it’s covers the ugly hitch opening.
When i open the box even theres a little damage of box but the item inside is in good condition,its perfect,no scratch or damage of item even the paint is good,quite heavy,visually a heavy duty product.i will let know and send photo after install to my 2022 jeep compass.
Great product. My husband got it installed (with just a little help from a friend and watching a YouTube video). Really appreciate the quality! Great speed of service. Looking forward to attaching a luggage rack and/or a bike rack (depending on the the circumstances).
I used a professional for installation, 70 min. start to finish, no surprises, fit my 2025 Compass perfect.
Receiver works great. Used it to tow a 5x8 U-Haul trailer from Detroit to Denver. I really like the look too. Majority of the receiver is hidden behind the rear fascia, unlike a lot of other after market options.
Definitely better looking and heavier than the original Mopar brand hitch. Fit like a glove.
Angel
2/6/2021
It’s About 1 year later and this hitch still looks as good as new, no rust and no loss of color even though I live in the northeast where winter is harsh and the road salt destroys everything. I’ve pulled over 2,000 pounds on a single load with it and it has been flawless. I did have to remove the entire bumper while installing it rather than drilling holes like the included instructions required, but honestly it was easy to remove the bumper on my 2018 Jeep Compass and a lot less work than trying to drill holes on the heavy gauge steel chassis. I’m glad I made this purchase from etrailer and saved a ton of money compared to the mopar brand. This hitch gets 2 thumbs up from me.
Gave it a 5 star mainly because of etrailer’s service and speed of shipping. They have been very good for me on a few different orders now.
The product was not exactly a “to the millimeter” fit but was able to get it on and tight and am satisfied with the finished product. I DO NOT recommend following the instructions to grind the holes in your frame to be bigger to fit bolt heads through?? Just take the rear bumper cover off (4 screws and a handful of clips) and the rear bumper (6 large bolts which also end up being the ones you use to secure the hitch). It will give you access into the frame to drop the bolts through as needed. This also makes your wiring install easier if you’re doing that as well. So overall I found the instructions helpful (a video would have been nice from etrailer as they do a good job but haven’t produced one for this model yet) but ended up doing some of my own thing which I think made it much easier. I also think the instructions were not applicable in some parts for the trailhawk edition (skid plates made wiring difficult up front and there were bolts/threads in my frame and bumper that were not in the instructions and actually made the whole process easier) which is what I have but I was able to make it happen.
Its fits perfectly. Looks great@
etrailer is always my first stop for hitches, harnesses and everything in between. This hitch install took me 2.5 hours from start to finish, only because I removed the bumper trim and crash guard in order to get to the frame so I didn’t have to drill out the frame. It was worth the extra work. Installed the hitch and accessing the mounting holes was a breeze. Only had to use the fish wire for the 2 bolts that are closest to the front of the vehicle. The etrailer video was a nice starting point before diving in. Overall I’m happy with the hitch. Glad I went with this one and not the other one as this one has more ground clearance.
Hi,
Wanted to give you feedback on your trailer Hitch I just installed on my 2018 Jeep Compass. The installation went very well and took about 4 hours, although I am 77 and did the job without help. The fit was very good and instructions were excellent.
Two comments: You have to be extremely careful when removing the fisheries not to let the bolts slip back inside the frame. Also I had to replace the muffler hanger bolts with longer ones as they have to pass through the thick hitch frame. The old bolts were just short of being long enough. I did remove the complete rear exhaust section which made the installation much easier.I highly recommend this if possible.
Enclosed is a picture of how I raised the hitch using a floor jack with the hitch clamped to it.
Regards and thanks
The Curt tow hitch was delivered and was well packaged, arrived undamaged. The finish was great and looked durable, nice thick powder coat. Looks like it will last and be rust free, and probably outlast my Jeep. It went on a 2018 Jeep Compass Sport. I could have used an extra pair of hands to install it but I managed by myself using a floor Jack and taking my time, this thing is built heavy and strong. It fit like it was from the Jeep factory. Following the videos online, I would have had questions just following the written instructions, but once I started they made sense too. Like I said I took my time and with a floor Jack it took about 3 hours. It looks good from the rear, the only thing you see under the rear fascia is the 2 inch reciever. Exactly what I was looking for as I was concerned about loosing ground clearance, it is a Jeep after all.
The wiring kit went on again like it was factory, no wire tapping or factory wire cutting. This Jeep uses a CANBUS system and is finicky with wiring changes. This works great, absolutely no issues.
Thank you for such a high quality American made product.
Pain to install on Jeep Compass. Wiring kit was great.
Excellent service, the moment I noticed my package missed my packet of bolts was missing I sent them an email and within the hour I had received confirmation the new pack was on its way! Thanks guys
Mike L.
9/8/2026
You're very welcome Allen, glad we could help!
Lot of work to install but fit perfectly. Shipping box was ripped open with bolts in bottom of box. Nothing missing though. Glad i had help installing. Even wiring went smooth. Good instructions
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5/18/2025
So far, so good.