Difference Between Curt 13534 and etrailer Brand e98858 Class III Hitch for2008 Toyota Highlander

Updated 04/29/2021 | Published 04/27/2021

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

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$220.34

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

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$46.68

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

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$12.45

Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2-3/4" Rise, 4" Drop - 9" Long - 7.5K

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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

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Question:

What is the difference between these 2 hitches? They look the same and are the same price. 1. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 Item # 13534 2. etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 Item # e98858

asked by: David N

Expert Reply:

Other than the fact that the Curt # 13534 uses a gloss powder coat finish and the etrailer.com brand # e98858 hitch uses a matte finish powder coat, there's no difference between the two hitches. Curt manufactures the etrailer.com brand hitches for us, so you know it's a high quality product.

If you'll be using the hitch for towing purposes, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness, a ball mount and a trailer ball to complete your towing setup. For a wiring harness, use part # 118449, a ball mount like # 2753 and # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch ball or # 63845 for a 2 inch trailer ball.

I've linked to installation videos for the hitches and wiring harness mentioned above.