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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Answer 3

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 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 7

Hey Ben! The Curt does have that restriction on the vertical bike racks so I recommend the TowSmart Trailer Hitch #TS82VR. This has a higher tongue weight capacity and will allow you to carry the VelociRAX. It would be a good idea to add the etrailer…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

There's actually a third custom wiring harness that fits the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. As to which you need depends on which trim package you have: Draw-Tite part #118712 fits the Limited, Touring L, and Touring L Plus models. Draw-Tite part…

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Answer 10

Hey Jill. The Thule ReVert Vertical Bike Rack for 6 Bikes item #TH83VA is going to give you better clearance than the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 4 Bikes item #TH69TX. However, you can't use the Thule ReVert item #TH83VA with your Curt Hitch…

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Answer 11

For your 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, I recommend the Curt Hitch item #C65CR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Pacifica with included hardware. I really like this hitch because it tucks up extremely well and the 2" receiver is all you see…

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Answer 12

Hi Brandon; that is correct. Since you have a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica you will not need to trim or reinstall the underbody panel when installing the #76046. Let me know if you have any other questions.

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