Curt and Draw Tite Hitch Comparison and Recommendation for a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Published 12/30/2015
Question:
Hello! I am looking for a trailer hitch for my 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. I am trying to decide between the Curt Class III Round Tube Receiver Hitch and the Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch. Is the main difference just the round tube versus square tube? It appears the Curt has more tongue strength but the Draw-Tite has a cleaner more behind the bumper appearance. Anything else I should know? Thank you!
asked by: David N
Expert Reply:
The biggest visual differences between the two hitches are what you mentioned. The Curt # C13182 has a visible crosstube that is round whereas the Draw Tite # 75699 has a square crosstube that isn't in plain sight. If it were me I would go with the Draw Tite for that reason.
The Curt may have a higher tongue weight capacity, but your towing capacity is only as strong as the weakest component and it is very unlikely your vehicle has a higher tongue weight capacity than 500 lbs.
If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in 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 include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
For trailer wiring you would need the part # 118425. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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