Curt or Draw Tite Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Audi Q5

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 Part Number: C13136 VS Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 Part Number: 75940 For Audi Q5 2014 TDI Which one should i choose.

asked by: Ryan

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Expert Reply:

Hey Ryan, the Curt hitch part # C13136 and the Draw Tite part # 75940 are both very similar but great options that fit your 2014 Audi Q5. I would go with whichever has the best price if it was me. What will you be using the hitch for?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Draw Tite Hitch Installed
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Jameson C.

9/2/2025

Hey Ryan, did you decide on which hitch to go with for your Audi Q5? I'm curious to know what you ended up using it for, as it could help others with similar needs.

Answer 1

Any qualified mechanic in your area would have no problem installing a hitch like the #C13136 on your 2014 Audi Q5. Hitches install pretty easily when compared to some aftermarket modifications people install on their vehicles. Easy enough that a…

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Answer 2

For your 2014 Audi Q5 there are 2 hitches which are a confirmed fit. We have the Draw Tite hitch part #75940 which is a fit and the Curt #C13136 which is also a fit and the one I recommend since it has an easier install and better price. The years…

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Answer 3

The best trailer hitch for a bike rack on your 2016 Audi Q5 is easily the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch #75940 because it offers the best bumper clearance and ground clearance of the hitches that fit your vehicle. This is a 2" hitch with a…

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Answer 4

Thanks for the photo, that's quite the road you're traveling there. As for the Hollywood Sport Rider #HR1400Z there is not any specific information as to using it on this type of dirt road and extremely rough terrain is going to be a burden…

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Answer 5

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13136 is a great choice to do exactly what you want. I chose this hitch because it is right up there with the others as far as capacity and it offers an easy installation. Even laying on the ground 45 minutes…

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Answer 6

The Curt Trailer Hitch, #C13136, has the highest towing and tongue weight capacities, 5,000 lbs towing and 750 lbs tongue weight, but you will be limited to the maximum towing capacity of your Q5. The towing capacity should be listed in your owners…

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Answer 7

Hey John, glad to hear your Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #13314 installation has been somewhat of a success, although I am sad to hear about what you're getting hung up on - *cue drums. For real though, muffler hangers can be annoying to get back…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 12

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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