Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Item # C13406
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C13406
- Class III
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
- 350 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: 350 lbs
- Not rated for use with weight-distribution systems
- Limited lifetime warranty
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13406 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2013 - 2018 Toyota RAV4
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% 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" - C13406
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (92 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: Robin 11/29/2022
I found exactly what I wanted for a concealed 2" receiver trailer hitch. It was easy to order, I received great customer service, and the product arrived as promised. Very pleased. Thank you.
by: Don R04/09/2023
2018 Toyota RAV4 - Super fast shipping , arrived in perfect condition. Installation was fairly easy but an extra set of hands to lift is ideal. Trimming the underbody plastic covers to fit around the hitch took a bit of time. Overall, it looks factory, great quality, highly recommended!
by: Craig12/11/2022
2018 Toyota RAV4
Install instructions excellent! Since I was installing on 4 year old car in the North East US it took a little longer. My vehicle was missing the passenger side frame rail cover and the frame mounting holes were crud. I had to use a 12mm-1.25 thread tap with an extension to clean them. Luckily I was able save the threads so bolts torqued to specs. If not my next step would have been to drill and tap the car frame mounting holes to SAE 1/2 inch 20 thread. Since this size is just a bit larger two new SAE 1/2-20 grade 8 bolts would have done the trick. Hopefully this helps anyone with issues as I did. I love the fact that the hitch cross tubing is not visible. Nothing worse than a rusty visible hitch that is inevitable in my climate. EXCELLENT PRODUCT!
by: Dan 04/01/2024
2017 Toyota RAV4
Perfect fit and excellent instructions between the included paper doc and the online video.
by: Mel 02/29/2024
Went on smoothly and it looks nicer than the one my wife has on her RAV she got installed at Uhaul
by: Mark T.09/01/2023
This does not fit on a 2018 RAV4. Specifically there is module on the passenger side that interferes with the installation. I attempted to install over it however this ended up preventing the lift gate from operating properly.
Katrina D.
9/15/2023
I have gotten in contact with the manufacturer and they have looked into this and have had no other reports of this issue for the 2018 Toyota RAV4. They have stated that they do have a warning in the instructions, "Hands Free, Foot-activated power liftgate may only work in limited areas when the hitch is installed".
by: Stan08/25/2020
2017 Toyota RAV4
This is a solid hitch, and overall I'm happy with it. Installation took two hours, but we were taking our time and checking every step against the installation video because this was the first hitch install for both of us.
Pros:
* Great appearance because the actual hitch is hidden; only the receiver tube shows.
* No loss of ground clearance.
* Installation video was extremely helpful: no need to take hitch to a shop for install.
Cons:
* Had to cut pieces out of two under-body panels. This was not a surprise, because it was in the video, but still I hate cutting pieces out of my car.
* Safety chain loop interferes slightly with using wrench to secure the bike rack.
* Template mentioned in the video was not included with the instructions, but they did give the dimensions so we made our own template.
by: Rex04/17/2024
I am very happy with the hitch I purchased last year. I am getting ready to purchase another one for my wife's car soon.
by: John08/29/2023
2017 Toyota RAV4
This hitch looks great and wasn’t hard to install. The instructions didn’t mention it’s super important to chase the threads before trying to thread the new bolts to the frame. I used a 12x1.25 tap and it made starting the bolts super easy. Also, I don’t know why Curt thinks a novice can do this in 40 minutes ?? I’m a “handy” person and it took me 2 hours
by: Donovan 08/04/2023
2018 Toyota RAV4
Super easy install thanks to all the videos on your site. So far so good with the hitch and bike carrier, should have done it long ago.
by: Mark07/13/2022
This is a solid hitch, and one year later, we're still extremely happy with it. We had a shop install it because we didn't have experience and wanted to make sure it got done right. Overall, great product.
Mark
7/14/2023
We love it! Still works great.
by: Carolyn 04/05/2024
Excellent product, exactly what I needed. Arrived in perfect condition
by: David 06/09/2023
2016 Toyota RAV4
hitch and video were great my 2016 rav4 rusty attachment bolts not so great hads to drill and tap 2 holes on the right, thanks again nice hitch great service
by: Michael 11/03/2023
2014 Toyota RAV4
Fit perfect, well made and no rust after one year in use.
by: Thomas 10/27/2023
Easiest experience again. Online site makes selection effortless. Right first time every time. Good prices and quality products.
It’s refreshing to see such customer oriented services.
Thanks.
Thomas
by: Cody03/25/2022
I owned the Curt hitch that was not tucked behind the bumper which resulted in me scraping on steep curbs. I bought this to give my back end more clearance and it worked. I have at least 3 inches more height in the rear.
Quality wise, the two mounting brackets weren’t perfectly parallel, leading to difficulty getting the mounting holes to align. This is a quality issue on Curt’s end. Fortunately I got it mounted but one hole is still unable to align, I only have 4 bolts on vs 5.
Jenny N.
5/27/2022
It sounds like that the side brackets were knocked out of alignment which is why the bolt holes are not lining up. This can happen while in transit to our facility or to you. We do have a great FAQ that provides ways to move the brackets back into alignment so the hitch can be installed.
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by: Dennis 09/26/2020
I haven't installed the hitch yet. I love the way etrailer.com helps you find the right hitch. Alexis was very helpful. they didn't have a wiring harness because of covid 19 hard to get items, but told me if I couldn't find one call her back. I found one at U Haul so everything worked out fine. Thanks for your company going the extra mile for the customer.
Dennis B.
9/27/2021
no problems with the hitch so far. great fit and heavy duty. should last as long as I have the car.
by: John04/17/2021
The hitch is great and I like the fact that it’s hidden. The finish is holding up it still looks new.
John
4/17/2022
It still looks new and no problems. I haul my jet ski and bikes with it , still very happy with it
by: David 06/12/2023
Easy install, but you’ll need 2 people, this hitch is heavy duty!
by: Tim 11/21/2020
2015 Toyota RAV4
Great addition to my 2015 RAV4 to utilize Thule hitch style bike rack. Recommend watching etrailer install video before beginning work. Provided written instruction differ and the video identifies different/better rear bumper trip techniques/locations.
Tim
11/22/2021
Extra utility from this hitch addition on 2015 RAV4 has been awesome. From Nick racks to extra storage platform it has performed as expected. Slim profile! Solid as a rock! Great addition!!!!
by: Elizabeth09/13/2021
Buyer beware! Does this hitch technically fit a Toyota RAV4? Yes. Does the correct installation of the hitch prevent the power lift gate from working and prevent total use of the lift gate at all? Also yes. I bought this hitch, installed myself, brought to a local place to check, and even though it lined up with the underside of my car it pushed up from under the latch for the lift gate and caused all sorts of issues. I contacted etrailer and even though I could not use it, they offered me no sort of refund and actually told me id be better off trying to scrap it. Several hundred dollars down the drain for an unusuable hitch, and a very disappointing outcome.
by: Richard12/08/2022
Ordering and shipping was on time.
However the hitch while it looks made well was disappointed with the paint finish. The unit was scratched to the bare metal. This was before even getting it out of the box. Have not had the opportunity to look at the rest of it. Will have to repaint before installing.
by: Christi08/18/2021
All is well after 1 full year of use! Could not be happier!
Thank you for prompt delivery and great installation video!
Christi M.
8/19/2022
Excellent! I’m handicapped. I needed a lift on my RAV4 for my power scooter to give me freedom to get out and about! Works perfectly! I’m so Happy!
by: Gary08/17/2022
The holes for mounting the receiver to my vehicle were not drilled accurately.
Mike L.
8/26/2022
Because the hitch is manufactured using a jig, its uncommon for the hitch to be drilled incorrectly. Whats more likely is that the hitch got slightly bent during shipping. When a trailer hitch is constructed, softer steel is used in the side plates as opposed to the harder steel used in the crossbar and receiver tube. This allows the hitch to flex along with the vehicle to a certain degree. This flexibility can also allow the hitch to get slightly bent out of position during shipping and handling. The good news is that its very easy to fix this if you know a few tricks as shown in the linked article.
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