Does etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Installation Require Cutting or Drilling on 2021 Jeep Compass
Updated 06/15/2022 | Published 06/13/2022
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Does installation require cutting or boring holes, do you have an installation video?
asked by: Cecil C
Expert Reply:
Installation of the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e48AR will not require any drilling on your 2021 Jeep Compass. This features a bolt-on installation and uses existing holes in the frame. However, you will need to trim the bumper cover and heat shield before reinstalling.
Although we do not have an installation video for this hitch, the process is identical for the Curt # C13363. I have attached an installation video of the Curt hitch on a 2020 Jeep Compass for your reference.
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
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