Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Item # C13409
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C13409
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Class III
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
- 525 lbs TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.
Features:
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Stylish, round-tube design
- Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
- Hitch assembled in the USA
- Mounting hardware may be imported
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Rating: Class III
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 525 lbs
- Not rated for use with weight distribution systems
- Limited lifetime warranty
etrailer.com Technical Support
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
13409 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2019 - 2024 Subaru Forester
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
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- Arrived Damaged
- Product did not meet expectations
Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - C13409
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (554 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.by: Thomas 05/19/2023
2023 Subaru Forester
I had a friend help with the install the hitch receiver on my 2023 Subaru Forester and it went great. No issues at all. Took us about an hour and 40 minutes. We had the car on jack stands. The hardest part was getting up and getting under the car. We are old fat guys. LOL. Looks good, and works great. I do recommend etrailer products.
by: Anthony 04/19/2023
Subaru Forester
Just received the hitch and wiring harness for my 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness. Very excited about getting it installed. Ironic thing……… I saved over $700 by going with. ETrailer rather then getting the factory installed when I bought the car. And, the tongue weight was nearly double. Hmmmmm Thanks ETrailer, your a great resource for us “shade tree mechanics”.
Anthony
4/20/2024
Excellent choice. Totally satisfied with the product and the support. I watched the install videos and had no issues at all. The hitch has been on my Subaru Forester for a year and no problems. Thanks E-Trailer.
Bryce D.
5/15/2024
@Anthony Anytime, Anthony!
by: Erich von Cartmann03/08/2024
2023 Subaru Forester
Etrailer is my Go-To online shop for anything Trailer or Cargo related. They have great prices, fast shipping, and great videos showing us the installation process. As for this product, Curt always makes great Hitches and they never disappoint. For home installers, use a floor jack to lift and hold the Hitch in place while you bolt the rack.
by: Adam 05/03/2024
The installation was easy, about an hour total. I've been pulling a kayak trailer every week the weather has been nice and everything has been fine. I couldn't be happier overall. Additionally , I like the look of how it's recessed under the bumper, it's barely noticeable without the hitch installed.
by: JM04/08/2024
2020 Subaru Forester
Hitch receiver arrived quickly and without damage. The etrailer videos are very helpful. Successfully installed on 2020 Subaru. Took longer than expected due to my available tools (particularly needing to have a metal grinding dremel bit to widen the access hole on the frame). But overall straightforward. Tip: leave the fishing wires on the bolts (all 6 of them) for the next steps after you get your carriage bolts seated. Had to put them all back on. Very helpful to have another person hold the hitch receiver up when bolting it on.
by: Ian06/24/2023
Very happy with the quality of the hitch, instructions, and ease of installation. Note - you will need a drill or diegrinder or file to increase the diameter of a hole in the frame to insert the bolts. Otherwise this was actually a very straight forward install on the Forester and greatly exceeds the specs of the OEM hitch. Thanks for selling great products and excellent installation videos to help make it easy and clear how to attach to my vehicle.
by: Jeff H11/14/2022
2022 Subaru Forester
Installed on 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness - a little more difficult than the one I installed on our Crosstrek. Watch the install video, it is very good and details all the necessary steps required to get the trailer hitch receiver on the vehicle. Great customer service.
Jeff H.
11/14/2023
Yes - working great - was fairly easy to install, just needed to muffler down a little to get into place
by: Elaine03/13/2024
2020 Subaru Forester
Awesome! Easy to install and perfect fit. Video was super helpful!
by: John 05/16/2024
2019 Subaru Forester
Overall I’m really happy with my purchase. Shipping was fast, and the hitch was easy to install by myself. The instructional video was also really helpful. I’ll definitely buy from etrailer again!
by: Sam06/22/2023
Terrible product when it comes damaged due to poor packaging such as no protective foam on a 40 pound item bouncing around in a cardboard box. Sent out a replacement and it was worse than the original. It was packaged in a used box using only tape that came with more holes than the original one. The original resolution from customer service was for me to repair it, they would send paint to me or a $[XX] credit. I opted to give them another shot with a “new” one and the second one was worse, see pictures for yourself.
by: Scott06/09/2023
2021 Subaru Forester
Hitch looks amazing on my Subaru Forester. It tucks in close to the bottom of the bumper and doesn't stick out past the back of the bumper like some that cause a tripping hazard. It came with instructions that were easy to follow and installation was a snap.
by: Richard G10/06/2022
2022 Subaru Forester
Fit like a glove. Exhaust on my 22 Forester Touring was slightly different shape from installation video but it still went in with the same instructions. You need 2 people (or an exhaust stand) for lifting it into place for bolting it onto the frame. Also, there's no need to completely remove the plastic cover on the driver's side; just remove the 3 screws that are easy to reach and move it out of the way temporarily during the hitch bolt-on step.
Richard G.
10/8/2023
After a year of light use, this hitch still looks new and is secure as new. Im glad I used touch-up paint on the enlarged frame mounting holes because we have lots of rain, and rust would probably have formed.
Mike L.
10/25/2023
@RichardG We're glad to hear you're happy with your hitch!
by: Txwag9101/19/2024
2021 Subaru Forester
Perfect fit for the 2021 Subaru Forester. Watched the installation video several times and then got to work installing it. No issues at all. We use the Thule 2-Bike Rack on it and it handles it easily.
by: Karen 12/15/2023
When I told a friend that I needed a trailer hitch to accommodate the bicycle rack I wanted to buy, he recommended etrailer.com. It turned out to be a great decision. They were friendly, professional, and helpful. The trailer hitch is perfect, and the mechanic who installed it for me agreed. I highly recommend etrailer,and also this hitch.
by: David 06/08/2024
fit fine. I had a hitch place install in l ess than an hour.
by: Joel09/21/2023
I have not yet installed the hitch, but it appears to be a quality product. I have no doubt that it will work well on my Forester.
Like other reviews, there were issues with the packing. Putting a heavy product in a cardboard box with no packing material is not advised.The box had numerous holes on arrival with parts of the hitch exposed. Luckily no major damage or scratches.
by: Holly 03/12/2024
Subaru
Sturdy, functional and glad I purchased through e trailer vs Subaru.
by: Donald 04/03/2024
Subaru Forester
Went on flawlessly. Worked as advertised on son's Subaru Forester for his move out west
by: Lexi06/08/2024
2022 Subaru Forester
Got this for my subaru forester wilderness. Installation video made it easy to install, easy to follow steps. I liked the fact that I didn't have to cut my bumper for this hitch compared to others. Looks great. Haven't had a chance to use it yet so will update on that later. This is my third purchase from etrailer and everything has been delivered promptly and well packaged. Would recommend to anyone
by: Mark09/02/2023
The package arrived with holes in the boxes. Some taped up some weren't. I have not opened the box up. I'm afraid stuff will be missing.
by: Paul 06/30/2022
Installation instructions/videos clear. Installation straight forward but awkward doing in home garage by myself without lift (I'm senior citizen). Well built, have had no issues with product, no problem with rattles, etc. Needed to purchase 26" 1/2" drive torque wrench for nuts; my 18" 1/2 drive torque wrench wasn't adequate.
Paul
6/30/2023
No problems, rattle free
Paul
6/30/2023
No problems, rattle free
by: Illya07/07/2023
Excellent product, with a great instructional video, which makes it easy to install. My son and I installed it in an hour or so on our garage floor w/out any special tools.
by: Josh 10/09/2023
I use this for my bike rack and have been using it for a year now. No issues at all and the installation instructions were very thorough. Highly recommend this product.
by: James01/28/2020
2020 Subaru Forester
Perfect fit. The installation video was great, much better than the manufacturer’s instructions. I installed the hitch on my 2020 Subaru Forester in my garage by myself. Took 2 1/2 hours. I used two 8” plastic boxes to support the hitch when I was ready to attach it to the frame. That made the last lift up to the bolts much easier because it was only a 3-4” lift. Only discrepancy I found in the 2019 video was that my 2020 Forester has an extra clip in the driver’s side wheel well holding up the plastic panel. It delayed me just a bit until I figured out why the panel was balky. I also installed the https://www.etrailer.com/Custom_Fit_Vehicle_Wiring/Curt/C56040.html wiring harness. It snapped right in and was a 10 minute job. Easy!
by: Soren08/02/2023
2020 Subaru Forester
Product is solid and appears well made. Instructions were fairly clear, but at least for me a video on [online] made the fish tapping step a little more obvious.
Only critique for the hitch would be the safety chain mount being flat stock makes some chains annoying to clip in compared to round stock.
Shipping brought the rack in good condition, but I’m incredibly surprised it did. Massive box with the hitch and my wiring harness just bouncing around inside with almost no effort to secure them.
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5/20/2024
No issues with the Curt trailer hitch. I have been using it for about a year, and it has been wonderful to have on my car. No problems. I recommend this product from etrailer.