Expert Answers about Nissan Xterra

• Differences Between Hitches Available for 2010 Nissan Xterra
• There is very little difference between the hitches listed for your Xterra. Draw-Tite has a 3500 lb towing 350 lb tongue weight capacity. The Curt hitch, part # 13514 has a 4000 lb towing 400 lb tongue weight capacity and is very similar in appearance to the other hitch. The installation procedure for the hitches is identical. The hitches would be partially visible from the rear. The side flanges where the hitch bolts to the vehicle frame would be hidden, with the receiver opening and...
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• Differences Between Curt # C56226 and Tow Ready # 118266 7-Way Connectors for 2012 Nissan Xterra
• Other than the fact that each 7-way trailer connector you mentioned is from a different manufacturer, both the # C56226 from Curt and the # 118266 from Tow Ready would work identically. Either connector would work just fine on your Xterra. You could choose the less expensive Tow Ready model and not feel that you sacrificed anything. If you click the provided link, you can see the # 118266 being installed on a 2014 Frontier. The procedure would be pretty similar on your Xterra.
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