Difference Between Curt Class III # C13145 and # C13280 for a 2003 Dodge Dakota
Published 06/06/2015
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I have a 2003 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab I want to put a receiver hitch on it. Ive been looking at the CURT brand you show. My towing will be used to transport kayaks either by by of an extender or lite trailer designed to haul kayaks. Which one of the the two hitches would be practical for my use. Thanks
asked by: Charles F
Expert Reply:
The primary differences between the Curt # C13280 and # C13145 are cosmetic.
The C13280 would be mainly concealed behind the rear bumper, while the C13145 would be visible. The hitches have identical capacities, so either would work great from a functional standpoint. Because there's not an important difference between the two, I'd personally choose the C13280 because of its lower cost.
It just so happens we offer a small trailer designed for carrying kayaks and other items that would be usually carried on a roof rack. Yakima offers their Rack and Roll trailer, available in a 66 or 78 inch width as part # Y08106 and # Y08107, respectively.
I've linked you to a video showing the hitch I recommended being installed on a 2003 Dakota.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 800 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
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