Recommended Euro-Style Ball Mount for a 2015 Nissan Altima with Curt Class I Trailer Hitch

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i am trying select to a ball mount, euro style, for my Nissan Altima with 11352 Class I Hitch. By my measurements I require 5 to 6 inches to clear the bumper. No where on any sites have I found any reference to internal dimensions from the hole for pin to where bend starts. A profile shot on a one inch square paper or wood board would be nice. I even sent an email to curtmfg.com and no response. HELP.

asked by: Geoffrey W

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The recommended 2 inch Euro style ball mount for Curt trailer hitch # C11352 on a 2015 Nissan Altima is # C45572. I went out to the warehouse and pulled one to take some measurements. From the center of the pin hole to the part of the shank where it starts to bend up is 3 inches. This will work because the rear bumper on the Altima tapers upward above the hitch receiver.

At 6-1/2 inches out from the center of the hitch pin hole, where the shank starts to bend straight up, it is at a height of 2-1/4 inches. It measures 7-1/4 inches from the center of the pin hole to the center of the ball. The measurements for the 1-7/8 inch version, # C45571, will be the same.

Despite the math working out either ball mount will still be very close to the vehicle so there are some other options. Ball mount # C45562 measures 9-3/4 inches from the center of the pin hole to the center of the ball, but it is also taller. From the pin hole center to where it starts to bend upward is approximately 3-1/2 inches. The 1-7/8 inch version is # C45561.

Two inch ball mount # C45592 is even longer measuring 11-1/4 inches from the center of the pin hole to the center of the ball. On it from the center of the pin hole to where it starts to bend upward is approximately 5 inches. The 1-7/8 inch version is # C45591.

And finally, we have a couple of options that have a drop and no rise at all including # C45582 for a 2 inch or # C45581 for a 1-7/8 inch. But you will need a ball mount that allows you to tow the trailer as level as possible so you also have to look at the rise or drop offered by each. I have linked a help article that explains how to measure for rise or drop as well as links to some videos.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 2

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 3

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2015 Altima is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver, part #24796. I recommend this hitch because the Curt Trailer Hitch, part #C11352 requires the use of a safety strap like part #18050 when it is…

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Answer 4

For the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver #24972 which fits your 2018 Honda Accord I recommend using the Curt Class II Euro Style Drawbar #C45562. This ball mount is 9-3/4" from the center of the hitch pin hole to center of the 2"…

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Answer 5

The Curt Class II Euro Style Drawbar with 2-Inch Ball #C45572 that you referenced is intended specifically for a particular 1-1/4-inch Curt hitch with a Class II rating. This ball mount/ball combo is only usable with this size and class of hitch. It…

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Answer 6

Yes, I can! To add a hitch to your 2024 Nissan Altima, I recommend the Draw-Tite item #24796. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Nissan with included hardware. It is a class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. It has a 2,000 lbs towing…

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Answer 7

The hitches like the part #24796 that would fit a 2014 Nissan Altima fit 2007-2015 Altima models so it would be safe to say that a hitch from a 2014 would fit a 2015. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.

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Answer 8

There is a bulkhead underneath the 2015 Nissan Altima that will serve as a guide to line the hitch, #24796, up properly. Once the hitch is in place you will use it as a template to drill the holes needed for installation. I have included a link to…

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Answer 9

I may have a solution for you, but we don't have any Euro style drawbars with a 7" rise and after doing some digging I'm not quite sure they are available that tall . With that said, you may be able to use the Curt #C45591 which has a…

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Answer 10

When we installed the Draw-Tite #24796 on a 2009 Nissan Maxima, we found that the hitch height and the setback was the exact same as the Curt #C11352 you referenced. This being said, the Euro-style ball mount won't work with the Draw-Tite hitch.…

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Answer 11

You are probably OK but if you are anything like I am it would be too close for comfort. I wouldn't want to take a chance at potentially causing any damage to my fascia. I recommend the Curt Class II Drawbar - 5" Rise - 11-5/8" Long -…

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Answer 12

On Curt Euro ball mount #C45592 we are measuring from the top of the shank to the point below the ball where it starts to go straight up and down. I have linked a video that should clarify this for you. Curt must be measuring to the top of the ball.

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