Difference Between Reese and Curt Hitch for 2011 Jeep Liberty

Updated 03/27/2017 | Published 03/24/2017

Question:

Hello. Is the curt hitch and draw tite hitch virtually the same? Im wondering if one is more hidden than the other or if they both sit exactly the same on the vehicle and stick out the same.or is there another hitch that is more hidden..it seems they all stick out a little...2011 jeep liberty sport

asked by: Tyler E

Expert Reply:

Curt and Draw Tite hitches are made by different manufacturers so they are definitely different but the for the most part we have found that they end up being pretty similar overall since they both try to accomplish the same thing. If someone saw either hitch on your vehicle and didn't happen to see a sticker or brand label they wouldn't be able to identify the brand just from the appearance.

That being said there are some subtle dimension changes between the brands. For example the Curt hitch part # 13245 has a distance of 2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper. That means the hitch sticks out past the rear bumper.

On the other hand the Draw Tite hitch part # 75578 sits perfectly flush with the outside of the bumper. So if you are worried about the safety of your shins this would be the better option.

expert reply by: Jameson C