Curt vs. Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2021 GMC Acadia
Question:
Trying to figure out which hitch I should go with for 2021 GMC Acadia the curt or draw-tite. Can you help me out by comparting the differences and the better option?
asked by: Matthew E
Expert Reply:
Good question and we can definitely get you set up with the better option between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13293 and the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76023. There are a few important differences to take note of, which is their visibility, clearances, and install.
Let's start with the visibility, as the Draw-Tite has a hidden crosstube, while the Curt hitch has a visible crosstube, so you're going to see the entire body of the Curt hitch, so the Draw-Tite allows a much cleaner aesthetic.
The clearances are also important, and due to how both hitches fit, the Draw-Tite # 76023 has much better bumper and ground clearances than the Curt # C13293. When we installed both hitches on an Acadia we found the Draw-Tite had 1-1/4" better bumper clearance and 1-3/4" better ground clearance.
The other difference is the installation, as the Draw-Tite is going to be more difficult than the Curt, but that is the only aspect in which the Curt has the upper hand, and it only gets installed once. So due to the advantages in both clearance and looks, I definitely recommend the Draw-Tite:
- Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76023
Additionally, if you plan on doing some towing and need a trailer wiring harness, the correct bracket and harness are the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144 and T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118720.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 4500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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