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

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

Item # CU78FR
Retail:$329.95
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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" part number CU78FR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - CU78FR

  • Class III
  • 2 Inch Hitch
  • 6000 lbs GTW
  • Concealed Cross Tube
  • CURT
  • 600 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: 6,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 600 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.



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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - CU78FR

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (83 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.

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Wasn’t that hard to install. Online video was helpful

Pat

3/30/2024

I haven’t had any issues. I would buy it again if I had another SUV



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It's been a year--- and everything has been great. We've hauled everything we've needed without issue. Great, easy to install product!

Patrick

3/11/2024

Still working well no issues! Weve pulled a car with a dolley as well as our trailer many times.



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Simplicity of installation was great. I installed this hitch myself, on the ground. With the help of the videos supplied by Etrailer, the job was fairly straightforward and easy. I used a jack to support the weight of the hitch itself and then lined it up, caught rear bolts and then it was easy from there. Etrailer shipped my order super fast and it was well packed. Their prices are very good as well. I highly recommend Etrailer for all your trailer needs. Working alone and on the ground, except for using ramps to elevate the rear. This entire install took me a little over 90 minutes.



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I did everything except install the hitch in a couple of hours by myself. I took my time, followed the directions and had no issues. The videos on [online] were super helpful. I used my oscillating tool to cut the bumper which worked perfectly. One of my son's came over the next morning and helped me install the hitch. Took us about a half an hour. I am very happy with the results and looking forward to using my new hitch to pull my utility trailer and to carry our bikes.



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2020 Ford Explorer

This hitch fits perfectly. Took me about 3 hours to install by myself. The holes to be drill on the shield i just drill a hole and use snips to make yhe hole bigger its easy to do. Everything fits perfectly no rattles at all after installation. I did aply undercoating for rust protection since you have everything open at the time.



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Ford Explorer

This hitch is absolutely amazing! Beautiful look, flawless welds outstanding craftsmanship. It was unbelievably easy to install, I recommend throwing out the paper instructions that come with it and stick with the video instructions. Fits absolutely perfect. I recommend it to any Ford Explorer owner. Customer service is amazing as well, I wish all companies had customer service like this. You guys rock, keep up the great work.



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2020 Ford Explorer

Great video showing the steps. Even when working by oneself, on the ground, on a gravel drive, it was straight forward. This was my third hitch from etrailer.



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No problems installing fits great! I recommend downloading the instructions from the website for color photos versus the black & whites that come with the hitch.



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Received trailer hitch fast in the mail. Look a few to install but overall it was easy installation.



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Looks to be as described. You tube video shows ease of installation. Only concern was about some of the reviews about the packing of shipping items. My electrical kit was not secured to the inside of the box, but made it without a problem.



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2022 Ford Explorer

Installation videos are great. Called sales and they told me the product I needed wasn't available. Contacted tech support and they immediately sent me a part number which was a little odd. As usual, order processed and shipped immediately. Delivery by UPS arrived on time but the package was horribly torn up. Luckily it appears no damage or missing items.



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Hitch fits great, the paper instructions ate difficult to follow but the videos are alot rasier to follow.



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Great product! Shipped incredibly fast and in good shape. Tracking the package was a breeze. Install was definitely a two person job, doing it just myself was fairly challenging. Having the video explaining the install made it super easy and explained everything great! Awesome job guys!



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Fast replacement thank you Adam



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2020 Ford Explorer

Great affordable option! There is a etrailer youtube video that shows the install specific to the 2020 ford explorer. It is excellent, easy to follow, and detailed. I wish the link to the install video was available in the hitch item description, but it is easy enough to find on youtube. The written directions are a little vague, but the video fills in the details. I was able to do this install in my driveway using ramps. I strongly recommend using a heavy duty impact gun to remove the large 21mm existing factory bolt. I do not think I would have been able to get it out with a ratchet alone. If you are handy and have the tools this is a pretty straight forward install. It does involve cutting and drilling of factory heat shields so if you are not as mechanically inclined, or dont have the tools, you may want to spend the couple hundred dollars and have it installed.



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The hitch fits well and was easy to install for a first timer with average wrenching skills and tools. I installed the hitch in about 2.5 hours without a lift. I did need an extra set of hands when it came time to lift the hitch into place and get the first few bolts in. The only complaint I have, the instructions on how and where to trim the exhaust heat shields needs significant improvement. The dimensions listed are almost useless as they are not referenced off of any particular point on the shield. I had to trim more material away than I would have preferred after the initial cuts were off. A full-size paper template would have been a significant help.



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2020 Ford Explorer

This is the third hitch I have purchased from etrailer, and this was great too. Took about 2.5 hrs to install in my garage (no lift). Video instructions where very helpful as was a second person to put the hitch in place. Great purchase and hope to get a lot of use from it.



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Good shade excellent fit



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Looks great. Works great



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My hitch was shipped missing mounting bolts. The mechanical put it in.He had extra bolts to mount the hitch to my explorer. I would appreciate if they sent me a complete set of mounting bolts such that I can switch out the ones that he put him .
thank you

Etrailer Expert

Brooke M.

8/30/2021

Thank you for bringing this to our attention! We will be having our Customer Service Team reaching out to you in the near future.



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2021 Ford Explorer

Great service and great product!



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Excellent customer service!!!



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Watch the installation video and installed very easy



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Fast delivery and great product



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easy to install with very detailed instruction and video support. works great and looks great.


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