Difference Between The Curt # C13382 Trailer Hitch And etrailer # e98912 Trailer Hitch

Published 02/19/2023

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

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$174.18

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

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$49.13

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

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$176.39

Question:

Hi, I have a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek and would like to get a hitch for it. what is the big difference between the etrailer and class III Curt hitch?

asked by: Luc A

Expert Reply:

The only difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13382 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98912 is simply the paint job. The etrailer hitch comes with a matte black powder coating, whereas the Curt hitch comes with a high gloss powder coating.

I tend to think the matte black coating blends in better with the black plastic undercarriage covers and is much more forgiving with scratches from road debris, unlike the high gloss that typically shows every scratch.

If you plan on towing a trailer then you'll also need a 4-pole connector like the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118467. The installation is super easy since this harness comes with plug-in connectors.

expert reply by: Kevin C