What Would Cause Hitch to be Scratched Before Delivery

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This is my 3rd draperies hitch. This one has an area that looks like a grinder hit part of the hitch and took the powder coating off. I painted it and it should be ok but I live in a salty area and hope it wont rust in our winter salt.

asked by: Alken G

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Hey Alken, sorry to hear that the Draw Tite hitch part # 76226 was scratched up. Sometimes they get scratched in shipping since they don't always get packed the best. You did the best thing you can do by spray painting it. If It does come off and starts to rust there are spray paints that are designed to be sprayed over rusty metal like the Rustoleum Rust Reformer you might try.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

9/2/2025

Hey Alken, how did the spray paint hold up on your hitch during the winter? I’m curious because it could help others who live in salty areas too.

Answer 1

Sometimes in shipping the hitches can get a few scratches or nicks on the surface. I would go ahead and hit them with some black spray paint, especially if you live up north and get snow and the salt that goes along with it. I attached an FAQ article…

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Answer 2

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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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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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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Answer 5

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 6

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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To install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport you will need the following parts: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item #RED99FR…

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Answer 8

Hey Adrian! The higher capacity for the B&W #BW47BR and Curt #C77MJ comes from the construction. The B&W hitch weighs 45 lbs and then the Curt and Trailer Mate #TMT54FR both weigh 32 lbs. The Trailer Mate does sit just a tad higher compared…

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Answer 9

It sure is Rob, and congrats on the new SUV. The Oris Trailer Hitch with Detachable Hitch Receiver item #TS76VR is definitely comparable to the Stealth Hitches item #SH87FR. It's got the same kind of removable receiver that works great with a…

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Answer 10

Hey Doug, I checked with Curt and their hitch part #C58VV is a confirmed for all models of the 2026 Lexus RZ350e including the electric model so it would work great for you. Do you have a bike rack already? What kind of bikes do you have?

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Answer 11

No, it will not Bryan. The Redarc Tow-Pro Link item #RED57AR requires a USCAR port that comes with factory tow packages. The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit item #SH25VR, that fits your 2023 BMW X5, does not have this…

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Answer 12

Hello Leah, thanks for reaching out. Yep, it sure will! The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98903 actually fits all models of the 2023 Pacifica. That includes the hybrid and non-hybrid models. What will you be using the hitch for? Are you towing a…

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