Solution for Installing Hitch on 2017 Jeep Patriot that Seems Slightly Too Short

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There is almost a 1/4 inch gap between the hitch and frame rails on both sides 2017 patriot. My friend says just keep torquing. Im worried about damaging the frame rails. Are shims the answer?

asked by: Jay K

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Sometimes the mounting flanges of trailer hitches like the Draw Tite part # 75712 that you have can bend in shipping. Your friend is right and you can keep torquing the hitch down and it will be fine. As long as you don't see any paint flaking or metal creasing the hitch is fine.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Yes, your kick sensor for your hands free liftgate will still work after installing a Class III receiver on your 2024 Toyota RAV4 XSE. I have linked an install video near the bottom of the page for our etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e23ZR being…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Curt hitch part #C77ZV is a fit for the 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid. I attached a link to the install instructions as well as a link to an installer finder in case you wanted to find someone near you to install the hitch.

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I would discourage the use of an adapter for use of 2 inch accessories in 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receivers. The reason is that the adapter places the carrier farther away from the rear of the vehicle and hitch, creating additional torque that 1-1/4…

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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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Answer 10

The Curt Cargo Carrier #C18113 will definitely work with the etrailer #e25TR on your 2024 Outback. Keep in mind, you will be limited to the 350 lb max tongue weight of the hitch or the max tongue weight of your vehicle. Whichever is lower is what you…

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