Comparing Curt And Draw-Tite Trailer Hitches For A 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Updated 06/17/2025 | Published 08/30/2023

Products Featured in This Question

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

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$296.51

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"

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$235.62

Question:

I was looking at both the curt and draw-tite hitches but couldn't see much of a difference besides price and capacity. Is there anything else I should be looking at to find the best one?

asked by: Stacey

Expert Reply:

Since both hitches are rated for higher than the capacity of your 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee the capacity really isn't as important of a factor. The smaller factors like the length of the receiver tube and how the safety chain loops sit would be the deciding factor between the two for me. I prefer the Draw-Tite's # DT42GR chain loops since they are a bit wider and slightly further from the receiver tube so you'll have more space to install your hitch bolt and safety chains. On the other hand the Curt # C96NR has a longer receiver tube so you'd have a bit more clearance between the vehicle and any hitch mounted accessories, like a bike rack or cargo carrier.

Personally I'd go with the Curt # C96NR just for the extra clearance so that if you do use a bike rack or cargo carrier you'll be able to fold them up without touching the vehicle.

expert reply by: Kevin C

9/7/2024

Will the Draw-tite fit a 2024 Grand Cherokee with 20" full size spare

Kevin C.

9/9/2024

@Jb The # DT42GR sits out further than the # C96NR so it would allow for a full size spare.

John M.

6/16/2025

@KevinC : note your answer here contradicts that of Robin H on 2/11/25. As 20" f/s spares are common on the WLs, clarification as to which of the 3 you offer will Actually clear that spare. Thanks...

Jerred H.

6/17/2025

@JohnM According to Blue Ox their item # BLU46HR does work with the full size spare tires on the 2021 - 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. We have not had a chance to install this hitch to verify ourselves though.