Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2001 Nissan Xterra

Updated 02/27/2017 | Published 02/25/2017

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs

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Question:

I purchased a towing setup for my 2003 Buick Century a few years ago. I now own a 2001 Xterra. Can you tell me if this would fit on the Xterra, or which one I would need to purchase now?

asked by: Karen

Helpful Expert Reply:

A trailer hitch from a 2003 Buick Century will not fit a 2001 Nissan Xterra. You will need to go with a new hitch for the Nissan like the Curt Hitch part # 13183 which is a confirmed fit.

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 then would need the # 119178KIT.

expert reply by: Jameson C