Can Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31018 Support 389 Pounds

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Can this hitch handle the weight of a 300 lb. motorcycle and 89 lb. hitch carrier?

asked by: Jim

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Expert Reply:

Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" Item # C31018 has a 500 pound vertical load limited so the 389 pounds combined for the motorcycle and the carrier is within that capacity.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

There are bound to be some slight differences amongst the year vehicles that Curt front receiver #C31018 fits. The truck in the video, linked for reference, is a 2012 so there have been some design changes between then and the 2015 models. But the…

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Answer 2

I went out to our demo studio to measure the tubing used on the Pro Series cargo carrier #63153. The tubing is 3/4 inch square. I hope this size is going to work for you and the light strip you plan to use.

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Answer 3

Curt front-mount hitch #C31018 and Westin Sportsman Grille Guard #40-2375 are both confirmed fits for your 2013 Ford F-250 SRW 4X4. Unfortunately, both require the same mounting points on the truck's frame so both cannot be installed at the same…

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Answer 4

Based on the picture of your set up you would not be able to use a hitch mounted cargo carrier but I do have possible solutions for you. One option is to use the Trailer Tray cargo carrier #CC-255 if there is space enough for it on your trailer. I…

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Answer 5

You are correct there is a weight advantage for aluminum, item #C18100, over steel, item #CC-100, but the biggest reason aluminum is considered over steel, for most of our customers, is corrosion resistance and appearance. You do not need to upkeep…

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Answer 6

I checked with Curt and the side plates of the Curt front hitch part #C31018 are 12 inches tall.

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Answer 7

I went out to the warehouse and pulled an Anti-Rattle Device and Lock, #63232. I measured the span of the included wrench and it is 5/8 inches. Any 5/8 inch wrench or socket can be used in place of the flat wrench that is included. I have linked a…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 10

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 11

We have run into this quite a few times in the past, and the best option will be replacing the Lance 7-pin connector with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will give you a standard 7-way connector to plug into the factory 7-way…

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Answer 12

The best hitch for a 2024 Subaru Outback is the etrailer item #e25TR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver, that has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 350 lbs…

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