Curt or Draw Tite Hitch Recommendation for 2013 Chevy Cruze

Updated 10/10/2016 | Published 10/09/2016

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K

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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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Question:

I have a 2013 Chevy Cruze and sizing a trailer hitch from your company. I see two brands of hitch that fits my car, the Curt and Draw-Tite. I noticed the Curt weighs 2x that of the Draw tite. This gives the impression it might be slightly heavier duty even tho they both have the same rating. I plan to occasionally tow a utility trailer up to 1k lbs. Would you have a recommendation of one brand over the other, or are they equally viable? Thanks -

asked by: Joe P

Helpful Expert Reply:

The mounting brackets of the Curt Hitch part # C11282 are much bigger than the Draw Tite hitch part # 24882. That is the weight difference.

If it were me I would go with the Draw Tite. It has a better price, the same capacities, doesn't require a stabilizer strap like the Curt does with non-supported loads, but also because the lighter weight will make it easier to install.

For trailer wiring you would want the part # C56214, for a ball mount part # 3593, and then for hitch balls part # 19258 for a 1-7/8 inch ball or part # 19256 for 2 inch.

expert reply by: Jameson C