Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C13329
- Class III
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
- 525 lbs 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
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- 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: 3,500 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 525 lbs
- Not rated for use with weight distribution systems
- 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.
13329 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2017 - 2022 Kia Niro
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Product did not meet expectations
- Arrived Damaged
Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - C13329
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (111 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: Jonathan08/14/2022
Great heavy hitch that fits ever so neatly under the Kia Niro. The spot-on precision of the design and manufacture is great.
Thanks to the informative video, the hitch is relatively straightforward to install if you have a helper and move the Kia off the ground a few inches by means of car ramps. I've done it on two Niro's and it is well within the capabilities of a handy DIYer.
As to function - the hitch is built to last. It works perfectly well with my Allen bicycle rack (carries up to 4 bicycles) and with an inexpensive cargo platform I got from Harbor Freight. By carrying stuff behind the Niro, instead on on a roof rack or in a roof pouch, you maintain good aerodynamics on the Kia and thus avoid a big hit on fuel efficiency (nearly 8 mpg I figure) when traveling a distance at highway speed. So in a certain number of trip miles the hitch will have paid for itself.
by: Robin 01/24/2024
Installed myself with help from a friend that had the proper tools. It took about an hour. Great product and was happy to save money/time by installing it myself. Etrailer is great and I'd totally order from them again.
by: Michael 09/01/2022
I put this on a 2021Kia Niro,installing it was very easy and not difficult. I am very happy with this hitch!
Michael
10/16/2023
Great product easy to install
by: Christian 09/14/2023
2018 Kia Niro
I was happy with the packing and delivery. The hitch is sturdy and has a tough powder coating. I was especially happy with the installation video.It covered everything that I came across during the installation. Thanks!
by: Ed B.11/29/2020
The hitch went on easily and came with everything I needed to install it. The fit was good and bike rack fits snugly. I was surprised to see that after about a year, the steel around the sleeve of the hitch had begun to rust, peeling the paint and flaking the top layer of metal. I live in New England, so I expected it to rust eventually, but it happened a lot faster than I thought it would. I would suggest that anyone living in areas with high road salt use be sure to grease and rinse the hitch regularly. I didn't, and it's coming back to haunt me.
by: Casey 08/10/2023
2019 Kia Niro
We installed this on my sons Kia Nero EV. I know it's not specifically for the EV but we made it work. We had to cut a little piece of plastic (not noticeable from above), and we had to grind a little bit on one corner of the hitch to make it fit. Since they don't sell one for the EV I don't blame them for the fitment issue we had. I'm just happy we were able to make it work. I know we voided the warranty, but it works perfectly. He hauls a little aluminum fishing boat to the lake and the coast all the time.
by: Nate 10/24/2023
2018 Kia Niro
super quick and easy install... exact fit... only had to fight with the factory bolt holes a little. I can't wait to give this hitch a try
by: John 06/27/2023
Kia
The Curt hitch fit my Kia Niro perfectly! The video instructions were great to help me install this hitch in only a couple hours. Good tips were included in the video. I added the trailer wiring at the same time, just in case. My main use of this rack is to carry a 4-bike rack, which it does well.
by: Furley07/12/2023
The hitch itself is very good and well thought out for making a pain free installation. The stars off here are due to the receipt of the hitch from etrailer that was challenging. They ship these in a manner that the hitch is prone to handling damage in transit by UPS and then expected me to accept this damaged item because it will be damaged during my use anyhow.
by: Eric P12/03/2019
I've had this hitch for my 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In hybrid for about a year.
The fit was a bit tight, and I needed to spread the ends a few millimeters in order to get the hitch to slide in place. Once I spread the ends though, the hitch slid nicely in place, taking about 15-30 min to install.
I've been using it for my Kuat bike rack most days since, and love the way the hitch looks and works!
by: Apryl06/08/2020
My brother recommended etrailer when I decided to purchase a hitch kit for my 2019 Kia Niro. I plan to haul at least two dirt bikes and likely my camping gear from time to time. My need was sparked by spring cleaning when I realized how much junk needed hauled out of my life. I was impressed at how easy and accurate the search tool and the filters were. I found my make and model and the products that fit my vehicle so easily I was truly amazed. I immediately noticed that every product that etrailer sells had a list of very detailed reviews, installation videos, recommended tools and lots of other information. I purchased a Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" and a T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector. I watched the accompanying video for the hitch installation one time all the way through. I was able to gather all the tools and get my vehicle set in just a few minutes. I revisited the video three or four times throughout the process. The hitch went on just as smoothly as the video showed and I am confident that it will reliably haul exactly what its rated for. The hitch fits nicely and is tucked safely below the fascia where you won't wack your ankles on it. It is clean, sturdy and rust resistant. I look forward to my first haul. I have yet to install the wiring harness but only because I ran out of time over the weekend. I will update my review when I have completed the installation of the wiring harness.
by: Darwin04/27/2024
2020 Kia Niro
Hitch did not fit perfectly as advertised. I had to grind in a few places to make it work
by: David 08/14/2023
Kia
I was able to easily install this on my Kia Niro and it feel super solid with my bike rack on it.
by: Jerry 11/16/2022
worked very well and built substantially. It did require one notch to be done, but it was easy with a handheld grinder
Jerry
11/17/2023
Working fabulously - no problems at all! The installation is very solid, nothing loosened or shifted. We use it mostly for a cargo carrier and it’s a 1010
Mike L.
11/19/2023
@Jerry We're glad to hear you're happy with the hitch!
by: Chris 04/17/2024
Easy to install and fits perfect!
by: Stephen C06/08/2023
2020 Kia Niro
Delivery was as promised; price was better than competitors; installation instructions and online video were comprehensive and helpful. Online retail site is excellent. I appreciate searching by vehicle year, make, and model, as well as links to related products. My only issue is that there is no hitch designed for Niro PHEV; I had to cut out the 3/8 x 2 1/2 inch notch described in online Kia forums.
by: Wayne 06/07/2023
Good wiring fit, just a little short, barely got out from under side cover to place in spare tire well. Eight inches longer would have been perfect.
by: Dominique07/02/2022
2019 Kia Niro
The video is very well explained. It was quite easy to install on my Kia Niro 2019.
For the plastic panel on the driver's side which needs to be cut, I have removed less plastic: I have kept the small hole on the front side, so that I could still fix the plastic panel with a nut and a washer in addition to the 3 plastic push pins (see attached pictures).
by: Juan04/09/2021
2017 Kia Niro
Great price, quick free delivery. I would have give it a five star but it had too many areas that showed the metal part and it was very, very dirty! It came with all that is needed to install it! I did it by myself and I used the box it came in and a Jack to put it on! Good purchase.
by: Conor07/06/2023
I’ve use these guys for at least three hitches on vehicles over the years and have never had a single issue. This model fit my 2018 Kia Nero, perfectly, and the video that they have posted to walk you through is phenomenal.
by: Rick 12/11/2021
Great product. Easy to install and I used the helpful video to install it myself. Use it with a bike rack and works great.
Rick
12/12/2022
I have used the hitch for bicycling all season with absolutely no issues. Great, reliable product.
by: Bob 07/23/2022
It was easy to install and it works gre at.
Robert O.
7/24/2023
After a year, it is working out great. I have a small hybrid crossover SUV that can pull my 500-pound trailer with a moderate load. That brings a lot of added value to my very fuel efficient car.
by: Grigor03/31/2023
The costumer wich I installed this unit for has been very satisfied. Thank you etrailer for providing quality parts.
by: Richard09/11/2023
Got this for our Kia. It matched up perfectly, has been used on three extended trips. Very good product at an excellent price. Thank you.
by: Gregg01/23/2023
My Curt hitch arrived today - on time via UPS. I got an order confirmation immediately & shipping confirmation soon after that. etrailer kept me informed of everything regarding shipping & delivery. The price of the hitch receiver was $xxx vs Curt's msrp($xxx) on their website. Thats 47% less! Free shipping too! Can't beat that. My installer couldn't beat it either, & they sell Curt hitches. Next time I need a hitch, I know where I'm buying it - etrailer!
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Jonathan
8/15/2023
After a year the hitch still works perfectly. I mostly use it for a small cargo platform on which I carry extra luggage, big coolers, and even a desk! My gas mileage is the same as when unloaded, making this the preferred option to using the roof rack or pouch which loses 10 mpg due to the loss of aerodynamics.