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1998 Dodge Durango
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
Item # C12221
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C12221
- Class II
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2500 lbs GTW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
- 250 lbs TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.
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
- Drawbar, pin and clip sold separately
- Hitch assembled in the USA, bolts overseas
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
- Rating: Class II
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 250 lbs
- 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.
12221 Curt Class 2 Trailer Hitch Receiver
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2009 - 2013 Toyota Matrix
- 2014 - 2014 Toyota Matrix Canadian models
- 2003 - 2008 Toyota Matrix excluding XR and XRS
- 2003 - 2010 Pontiac Vibe GT models
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" - C12221
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (89 Customer Reviews)
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.by: Wayne M07/21/2012
On 06/14/2012 I posted my comment about the wonderful product I purchased from www.etrailer.com. I stated I would add pictures later… It is now later.
My pictures will show how I had to move things before I purchased my Hitch from www.etrailer.com and modified a store bought trailer.
The third picture shows the trailer attached to my www.etrailer.com hitch after the assembly of the trailer…
The forth picture shows the trailer attached to my www.etrailer.com hitch after doing the trailer wiring and checked out the lights… (All went well)
The fifth picture shows my www.etrailer.com hitch and trailed now at home in Florida… 1,100 miles from Delaware to my home in Florida…. 18 ½ hours on the road… (All went well)
I love how easy my www.etrailer.com hitch and wiring went together… Thank you again www.etrailer.com
by: Jeff11/16/2023
I have pruchee several trailer hitches and products from etrailer over the years and they have always exceeded my expectations with the quality and especially their customer service
by: Chris01/26/2023
Works as expected - very sturdy! What more can I say? It does the job!
by: Ryan03/27/2024
2004 Pontiac Vibe
*Thread tap M12 1.25* was tough to find in my area. But got the job done!
Fast shipping. Solid packaging. Solid build quality, and it fit perfectly! Using to haul a 5x8 lightweight utility with a couple small push mowers and tools.
by: Marty 09/19/2023
Fit perfect! I used a metric tap to clean threads. Without it install would have been much more difficult! I payed $10 for the tap.Maybe you could include it with the hitch and charge a little more.
by: Aaron F08/14/2011
2005 Toyota Matrix
So far so good. Bought this hitch for a 2005 Toyota Matrix. After I tapped the frame bolt holes out, tons of road grime, this hitch mounted right up. Uaing it for a hitch mounted 2 bike carrier and it's done great so far. Just drove 800 miles with the bikes on the back and no problems.
by: Alan B.02/01/2014
2010 Toyota Matrix
Fits perfectly on our 2005 Toyota Matrix (base model) - only problem was getting the weld nuts cleaned out, but after 10 years of Midwestern winters I'm not surprised that they were extremely crud-filled. I used a wire brush from a shotgun cleaning kit and lots of WD-40 to clean them out.
by: Edward10/25/2018
2008 Toyota Matrix
Excellent! Installed entire kit in under an hour. Hardest part was the bolt holes on the undercarriage. They were rusty and needed to be retapped. The electrical was a breeze. Great product. Hitch blends in well with car, 5 stars!
by: David02/18/2023
The mounting holes did not line up with tapped holes in car frame. I had to hand file the hitch holes nearly 1/4” to mount the hitch. Also the hitch made contact with my exhaust pipe causing rumbling noise. I have removed the hitch pending a fix for that.
Jenny N.
2/20/2023
It sounds like the side brackets of the hitch were flexed which is why the bolt holes did not line up. Most of the time the side brackets can be flexed back into alignment and still be installed. I also do have a good FAQ to help with eliminating the hitch rattle that you are experiencing.
by: Christian12/24/2017
After sitting on the living room floor for 4 days, I finally found time to hook up it up. It was straightforward, a breeze to install. Makes my car look a bit manly now lol. I will use it to tow a dirtbike, mountain bikes and a wheelchair.
by: Charles Herbert08/07/2016
2009 Toyota Matrix
Arrived very quickly. Installation was a breeze. Took advice from video and cleaned bolt threads first. 4 bolts later and it was installed. No difficulties at all and no trimming of plastic. Very pleased.
by: Rick 06/02/2023
Hitch fits my vehicle perfectly. Had mounting holes cleaned and prepared before hitch was delivered making installation simple. Price was fair, shipping was quick.
by: James08/09/2018
2003 Toyota Matrix
Received hitch earlier than expected & all looked new & undamaged, however the bolts attaching the hitch did not fit. I cleaned the existing nuts in the frame with WD40, a tooth brush & Qtips but the bolt gets very tight quickly & feels like the threading is wrong & tightening feels that it is damaging the nut. So I called & gave them all the information on the bolts they sent & told them the problem I was experiencing. They elected to send me a new set of bolts which are the same as the originals so I haven't been able to install the hitch. At first it looked like this was going to be an easy job but because of the bolts nothing has been accomplished. I'm not sure what to do! Buy a tap to tap nuts to fit bolts or try to find & buy the right size bolts for the existing frame nuts. What do you suggest???
Mike L.
8/10/2018
Due to the age of your vehicle, and the fact that you live in an area that experiences winter weather, the nuts that are welded into the frame members that are used to mount the hitch are very likely corroded which is preventing you from fully threading in the installation hardware. In many cases, a good shot of spray lubricant like WD-40 or PB Blaster and some scrubbing with a wire brush from a battery terminal cleaner # DW00254 will clean the threads well enough that the bolts can be threaded into place. In some cases, when the corrosion is severe, a M12 x 1.25 thread tap is needed.
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by: Ray 07/30/2023
2012 Toyota Matrix
Perfect fit, easy install, fast shipping
by: Kelley 05/12/2020
It went on easily enough and has stayed on. I’ve used it for trailers and other hitch attachments with no issues.
Kelley B.
5/13/2021
The hitch outlasted my car. I never had any issues with it and it performed the way it should.
by: Michael05/16/2021
Easy to install. Only problem is lack of enough clearance from muffler. Any little bump you go over on the road or worse if you are on a dirt road, the muffler makes quite a racket rattling on the hitch.
Sierra K.
5/19/2021
Thank you for your review. This is actually an easy fix. You would just need to bend your hanger bracket to get the exhaust further away from the hitch.
by: Tee05/23/2023
2009 Toyota Matrix
Perfect for my matrix car was able to move my son from college back with no problems
by: Howard04/30/2018
2005 Toyota Matrix
Amazed about how fast I received it. Quality plus appearances. Fits perfect with rated fasteners
And, the sales Lady was so helpful.
Howard
4/30/2019
My son is getting a new general motors product if it does not have a trailer hitch let me assure you I will contact you guys first. You guys offer complete TurnKey understanding for a do-it-yourself
by: Tombo06/07/2021
Installation time is much longer than advertised. Expect to invest in a M12x1.25 tap to ream out the threads in the frame bolts. (These are hard to find and I suggest etrailer stock these.) The nylon tube brush suggested by etrailer to clean the threads in the video may work in a newer vehicle but not in my 2012 Toyota Matrix S and a tap was necessary. There was also an issue with the muffler hitting the hitch frame. I solved that grinding the channel back where it hit the muffler (which was in a non-structural area). Bending the muffler hanger back to move the muffler back as suggested in the comment section didn't seem like a good permanent solution to me. Otherwise I thing the hitch is a great product. Installation wasn't as easy as advertised.
by: Scott02/28/2020
Package arrived in a surprisingly short time and was a perfect fit. Impressed with the quality.
by: RonB06/27/2016
2003 Pontiac Vibe
Hitch installed as easy as could be possible:
Hold in position, install 4 bolts
It does hang down below the bumper more than I expected, though.
Ronb
1/17/2018
Im still happy with them. I now use the setup, with added brakes and an adapter, to tow my race car.
by: Matt D12/29/2016
2004 Pontiac Vibe
Fairly easy installation... It was a bit of a challenge to get enough leverage on the wrench to reach the beefy torque requirement, but got it done. I've used the hitch a bunch of times to transport bikes, and it's been perfect for the job. This is installed on a 2004 Pontiac Vibe GT.
by: Vikingsfan in NC10/10/2011
2005 Toyota Matrix
Received my hitch with no delay, products that I had bought were as stated.. I found out about you guys from watching youtube, even how to install my hitch and how to wire my car for it. All of you show great concern about product, from taking orders and asking about its install. Well,safe to say I got my hitch shipped to me in no time. I installed my hitch and wiring of it. Install of both went well. Thanks to everyone involved with my purchase and to the ones that put the vidios on youtube.
by: Richard B.08/22/2016
2006 Pontiac Vibe
E-Trailer sets the standard for ecommerce! I have ordered several items from this company and I cannot commend them enough on their product description, instruction videos and item packaging. The best in the industry. The item I ordered is exactly as described and very well built. This hitch is going on my daughters car so I spent many hours researching and reading reviews. I always have my daughter assist me when I work on her car, I want to learn how things work. My wife couldn't believe how quickly this went on and my daughter was very happy with the hitch and the bike rack we installed. With E-Trailer I have no concerns.
by: Wayne M.06/14/2012
WOW!!! Just like in the movies!!! Out of the box and on the car in less then 5 minutes... The wiring was a snap also (Little more then 5 minutes but easy)!!! Could not ask for more... Great quality HITCH and Wiring very structurally manufactured and easy to install THANK YOU ETRAILER - - - OH and the Price was Great too!!! Oh yes Shipping - - - I Got the package real fast also!!!! GREAT DEAL, GREAT COMPANY!!! AGAIN THANK YOU etrailer!!! Sorry I didn't take any pictures yet if I can get back to this site I will attach a few later...
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view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2006 Toyota MatrixThere are Class I and II trailer hitches available for your 2006 Toyota Matrix. With a Class I hitch you are limited to just 2 bikes. With a Class II you can carry up to 4 safely. The Class II hitches available, # C12013 for XR and XRS models and # C12221 for all other models, also require the use of a stabilization strap, # 18050, for the Curt warranty requirements. Still this is the best way to go if you want to carry more than 2 bikes. Platform style racks are great because they can...
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2009 Toyota Matrix XRSThe Curt Class-II hitch # C12221 has a higher weight rating and would work with your 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS. Draw-Tite # 24812 is a Class-I hitch where as the Curt # 12221 is a Class-II. The Class-II hitch will have a higher rating than Class-I. But keep in mind the maximum towing weight capacity of your 2009 Toyota Matrix is 1,500 pounds per the Toyota Matrix owners manual. Per Curt instructions, the fascia might have to be trimmed on models with lower fascia but I pulled the Curt hitch...
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