Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

by: Euel11/27/2022

The hitch was super easy to install, directions could not be any clearer. (They also have a video tutorial). The hitch is well made and arrived in the indicated timeframe. Absolutely no problems, and the communication from etrailer was excellent.1474600

Euel

11/27/2023

The performance of the hitch has gone off without a hitch. The mounting nuts have not backed off of torque, and the coating has been durable. We do not use it for heavy towing, but for our small utility trailer is has been perfect.

2003 Ford F-150 Triton V8 XLT Supercab Styleside (Standard Bed)

I don't know about the quality since I have installed it but not used it. Customer service and fulfillment were helpful and quick on all points. The one star left off is for two reasons: the fact that I don't know about the quality and the things I wish they would have told you.

It would have been helpful to know:
a. It might be SLIGHTLY bent during the shipping process and, therefore, may not line up with the holes. etrailer customer service says this can be fixed by carefully bending it back with your hands. I confirm.

b. You can, like it says, install it without removing the factory spare. However, if you want to save yourself a lot of time, make sure your socket wrench drive extension is long enough to get past the spare tire. 9-10 inches should do. Or, if you don't have the right pieces for your wrench, remove the tire. Unfortunately, I didn't have a long enough extension or the "spare tire lock key" to remove the spare tire. There is another way. I couldn't figure out said other way. I was there for a long time because I only had about 4 inches to turn the wrench handle. ;(

c. You need to watch the installation video. For instance, the printout that is available online and will also come with your product doesn't tell you that you need a torque wrench.

d. You need a 19mm wrench for the nuts. A 3/4" will do, but you risk rounding off the corners of the nut, making them impossible to further tighten or loosen. (It's a 0.05mm difference.) I used the 3/4" to tighten it as far as I could with a normal wrench and then finished it with a torque wrench using a 19mm bit.

Please Note: I AM 17 YEARS OLD AND HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE WHATSOEVER. All of the above facts might be obvious to someone with more experience.

It took me 2 hours to install, but most of the time was spent figuring out the above facts.545581

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Ian

7/25/2019

Ive been hauling a trailer around 100+ miles per week since about September. Its held up just fine. No complaints whatsoever. Its a piece of metal that bolts on. Not much can go wrong.

Bolted on nice and easy, seems sterdy. Now as long as my trailer doesn't go fly past me on the highway I'd rate it a 10/101708381

The hitch looks well built,but when it arrived,the shipping box was busted open and hitch was scratched and full of dust1543725

Jenny N.

3/28/2023

It does sound like the hitch had a tough time in shipping. I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you. In the meantime I recommend touching up the scratches with a rust resistant paint like Rustoleum.

Great communication!! Fast shipping!!! Perfect fit and quick installation... Didn't even take Half hour to install!!! Thanks1642208

The product finally shipped the day it was scheduled to be delivered. The box was all torn up and the hitch was sticking out of the box in multiple places. The hitch install was totally fine and the product was as described.1136181

Sierra K.

9/2/2021

I am sorry to hear about the shipping issues. I am glad that nothing was missing nor damaged.

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by: Cody C.04/20/2016

2001 Ford F-150

This product was very well designed. Very easy to install, so easy I was able to install it by my self.

After a year it's seems to be holding up very well, the paint has minimal scratches.

It's also been able to haul trailers with no problem (kinda what's it's supposed to do)

Overall I would give this hitch a 10/10 246230

I talked to Bridget A at e trailer and received fast, friendly and efficient service. The product was shipped that same day and arrived in perfect condition ahead of estimated schedule. Installation of hitch is super easy, it lined up perfectly with existing predrilled holes in my F-150's frame. Tighten 6 bolts and done... Thank you e-trailer and Bridget for such a great service and products that FIT and look great .... I'll be hooking the new boat up for soon... :)182345

The hitch was delivered quicker than I expected; But the box looked like the driver tossed it out on a "drive by" I didn't think anything of ot though, after all it is heavy steel plate right? Well, we went to install the hitch only to find that the holes did not line up on both sides. We got the driver side snug and then with some creative rigging and an 8' lever were able to make the other side line up. Minor inconvenience, but essentially a snap to install150034

Installed this hitch on my 2003 Ford F150 with the help of a buddy in 15 minutes. Perfect fit and no issues at all, now I'm ready to tow something.
Don't try to install this by yourself it is a 2 person task.
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Ty P.

12/16/2018

Still working great and no signs of corrosion or wear.

Great hitch. fit my F-150 perfectly. I followed one persons idea of using a 5 gallon bucket. took longer to get the tools out than it did to install hitch. Placed receiver end on bucket. then raised the back. started first bolt then went to other side put all three bolts in went back put the other two bolts in the tightened all down. 131769

Very pleased. My wife and I put this on together with no problems whatsoever. Fit perfectly to the frame with all bolt holes lining up exactly. Etrailer is now my go to place for hitch receivers.155028

I'm happy with my hitch and I'm picky 590593

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by: John10/05/2018

This Hitch has worked Perfect. Couldn't ask for Better. Installation was a breeze. It lined up perfectly with everything making any trailer connection a snap !!!571852

Recieved the hitch in 2 days and only took 20 min to hook up.67085

David W.

2/25/2014

Product is working fine and will order another when new truck is in.Thanks,David

Patrick B.

2/26/2014

We are hapy to hear it. Give us a shout if you have any questions about hitch fits for the new truck.

by: Kathy Fulkerson04/20/2017

2000 Ford F-150

Bought a trailer hitch. Excellent service. Excellent price. USA made. No problems with it. Very happy will continue to do business with etrailer.370051

by: Josh01/04/2019

Bolted on wonderfully with only myself and a floor jack to assist. Only used it a couple of times to pull a travel trailer before selling the truck but it functioned beautifully. 594960

This hitch fit my F150 like a glove. 30 minute installation time with the use of my floor jack was super easy. Shipping time was AMAZING! Order placed late on Wed. afternoon and the hitch was in my garage in North Texas on Friday morning. I couldn't be more pleased and will recommend etrailer.com to anyone.73505

The hitch was delivered quickly, in good condition with all parts intact, with the help of my 5'4, 120 lb girlfriend, I had it installed on my 2003 F150 in less than 30 minutes, I would highly recommend this product to anyone with the need for a quality hitch. 805664

While I haven't installed the hitch yet, I've used Curt's products before so I know how the great quality is. The quality is equaled by the wonderful customer service by etrailer. Donna was extremely thorough wonderful to work with. Its great to know that good customer service isn't gone!488148

My go to place for my trailer needs. Quick shipping, great customer service and I get what I need. Support after the sale is Outstanding. You will not be disappointed while shopping with etrailer.526138

Ordered the hitch on Wednesday, got it on Friday and had I it on the truck in less then an hour. Had watched a Utube video, read the instructions and the hitch fit like a glove. Took as long to get tools together and put up as it did to install. 236540

by: Zachary 09/26/2018

Hitch was easy to install, bolts kept torque value when rechecked. Remove spare tire for VERY EASY install. Coating is holding up great.569170

by: Louis A12/18/2016

Good fit ; strong enough to pull a double axle trailer loaded with a car ! Thanks !326014