Does Curt Hitch # 13542 Require Drilling to Install
Updated 09/04/2025 | Published 08/31/2025
Question:
I bought a Mfr 13542 hitch. The 3/8 bolt will not pass through the square hole with the pulling wire on it. I had to open the square hole to .400 13/64. Of course I had the stack in the channel before finding out, then had to pull it all out to drill the hole larger. You need to correct this or stop advertising, no drilling or welding. - Dave
asked by: Dave D
Expert Reply:
Hey Dave, that's really good info that we appreciate you sharing with us. We can't make Curt change their instructions but posting this on our site will for sure help future people who want to install this hitch.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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