Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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Price: $227.78
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Item # C13048
Retail:$340.95
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C13048
- Class III
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 5000 lbs GTW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
- 500 lbs TW
- 5500 lbs WD GTW
- 550 lbs WD 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
- 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: 5,000 lbs
- Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 5,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 500 lbs
- Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 550 lbs
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 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.
13048 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 1993 - 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - C13048
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (15 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: Jeanene07/31/2023
I have not had any problems with the hitch. It works as advertised.
by: Warren11/03/2022
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
I thought the hitch was damaged but was told that there was something called "flexing". Very easy to take care of and the mounting was easy.
by: Justin C.05/03/2012
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
I am pretty happy so far with the Curt Trailer Hitch III. The package arrived within two days with ALL of the components and was VERY simple to install. I will order from E-Trailer in the future.
***As a side note to installation, I would like to add a few comments. I own a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.9L. This is the first time the bolts underneath have been removed and there was a severe amount of rust and calcium build up in the frame. I used a wire brush(battery terminal cleaner -type) but it may be handy to have a tap and die set to re-thread the holes. I had no problems with the nuts whatsoever.**
by: Wil M.04/28/2013
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Very easy install. And the videos on etrailer.com make the wiring a snap. I will be back for sure. Thanks again etrailer.com
by: Keith T.11/09/2014
Pontiac Trans Sport Van
Excellent service, excellent product. As it was 50lbs it came ground transport but etrailer shipped immediately, I knew exactly where it was on route and it arrived when it said. In summary no surprises.
by: Dave10/21/2017
It fit perfectly and I have been pulling my boat around with it. Also pulling my loaded down utility trailer with no problems.
by: Alley Cat Signs, Inc.10/20/2014
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This hitch fit my '97 Jeep Grand Cherokee perfectly. The quality was excellent and E-trailer has has been a great vendor to work with.
by: Damien 04/12/2023
I arrived in three days and I’m great s hape
by: Caleb 05/23/2021
Fast shipping and easy install. Would definitly buy from etrailer again.
by: BillR10/23/2018
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This hitch was on and working in less than an hour. Way less. And it looks, today - a year after install, like I put it on yesterday. No peeling, bending or rust. A super value with no lacking of quality.
by: Jere 06/25/2021
Jeep
It's not installed yet Maybe this summer. This Jeep is a work in progress (slow progress)!
by: James 08/23/2022
Fastest shipping wver.
by: Robert07/13/2018
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fast shipping an can't wait to put it on
by: Corey 02/01/2021
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
by: jim f.06/04/2012
1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
excellent quality &price
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See what our Experts say about this CURT Trailer Hitch
- Distance Between Mounting Holes On Curt Hitch C13048I spoke with my contact at Curt and the bolt holes from left to right on the Curt hitch part # C13048 are 36-5/8 inches apart.
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- Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2009 Ford EscapeThe 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2009 Ford Escape are built on very different platforms so the hitches for each are not interchangeable with each other. For the 2009 Ford Escape the most popular trailer hitch option is # 13650. This is a Class III trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation for you. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch...
view full answer... - Are Curt Hitch OEM or Aftermarket HitchesCurt hitches like either the part # C13048 or the # C13151 that are both confirmed to fit your 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee are aftermarket hitches. They would not be considered OEM.
view full answer... - What Vehicles Does the Curt Hitch part # C13048 FitThe Curt Hitch part # C13048 that you referenced fits 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokees. Since hitch install hardware is designed for one time use it would be a good idea to include new install hardware with the hitch when you sell it. For that you will need part # RHK. You will need to select the hitch manufacturer and the part number for the hitch before you hit add to cart.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1997 Jeep WranglerThe towing capacity for the Curt hitch part # C13048 that you referenced is 5,000 lbs which would be about twice as much as you would need for your horse trailer when it is fully loaded based on what you listed. You will need to check the owners manual of your Jeep to determine it's towing capacity and be sure not to exceed the lower of the two figures. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a...
view full answer... - Does Curt Hitch Receiver for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Have a Back Plate on ReceiverThe Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13048 that fits your 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee does not have a back plate to the receiver - it's hollow all the way through. This should be a little closer to the rear bumper of your Jeep but it won't be life-changing. When we installed this hitch on a 1998 Grand Cherokee we found the center of the hitch pin hole to the rearmost edge of the rear bumper to be 5" which is probably going to be about the same for your 1997. Attached is an installation video...
view full answer... - Tongue Weight Capacity Needed to Transport Motorized 300-lb Wheelchair on Hitch CarrierThe weight capacity that matters when using a hitch-mounted wheelchair carrier is tongue weight (TW) which is downward force on the hitch and vehicle frame. Both the hitch itself and the vehicle must be rated adequately for the combined weight of the carrier and the wheelchair. A ramp-equipped carrier like Curt # FHG77ZR which weighs 80-lbs means the total TW load on the hitch and vehicle from the carrier and wheelchair will be 380-lbs. The hitch that we offer for the 1994 Grand Cherokee,...
view full answer... - How do I Find Out if my 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Came with the Factory Tow Package?In most cases you'll be able to tell whether or not your Jeep has the factory tow package because it came with an unbranded (no manufacturer) hitch and a wiring harness installed on the rear of the vehicle. Even if those two things aren't true, it doesn't mean that at one point they were not attached. The most accurate way to determine the factory build on your Jeep is using the Jeep website and putting in your VIN to get the exact build sheet for your 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. If you...
view full answer... - Curt Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2004 Jeep Grand CherokeeI have a solution for your, but the # C13048 that you referenced has not been confirmed as a fit for your 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I checked with Curt, the manufacturer, to confirm this. Instead you would want the Curt hitch part # 13051 as it has been confirmed as a fit.
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 1994 Jeep Grand CherokeeThe Curt Trailer Hitch item # C13048 includes all necessary hardware to attach the hitch to your 1994 Grand Cherokee. It does not include a wiring harness. For a compatible wiring harness, I recommend the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness item # HM42515. This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your Jeep's wiring harness, which is located in your rear cargo area on the driver's side and passenger's side. To round out your towing setup you will also need the Curt Towing Starter...
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Recommendation for a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee LimitedYour 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited most likely came with either no trailer connection at all or a 7-way round trailer connector. If you have a round connector at the rear of your vehicle near the hitch that looks like the part # 20135 then you have a 7-way. To see if you have the connection point to install the wiring harness designed for factory wired vehicles (part # C55260) you will need to look on the driver's side behind the spare. You will see an access panel there. Open it...
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