Comparison of Class III Hitches Available for 2020 Nissan Rogue

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Im looking for a class III hitch for a 2020 Nissan Rogue SV not the Sport model. I see you carry 3 units that show fitting this vehicle. Curt, eTrailer, and Drawtite. Can you tell me the differences in these and which one do you recommend. Ill be using it primarily for a bike rack, thank you

asked by: Mitchell

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All three hitches are compatible with your vehicle. If the install procedure and how the hitches fit on the vehicle are compared, the etrailer # e98846, Draw-Tite # 75902 and Curt # C13204 are for the most part identical.

The Curt and the Draw-Tite # 75902 feature a shiny powder coat finish while the etrailer model has a matte, non-shiny finish. Purely a matter of personal preference.

The Curt and etrailer models have the same 3500 lb towing/525 lb tongue weight capacity while the Draw-Tite has a lower 350 lb tongue weight capacity. If the sheen used on the powder coat doesn't make a difference to you, you can flip a coin between the Curt and etrailer models or choose the less expensive one. You can't go wrong either way. I'd personally eliminate the Draw-Tite because of the lower tongue weight capacity and because the Curt and etrailer brand hitches have a higher quality powder coat finish in my opinion.

If you thing you might be towing with the hitch at some point in the future, you'd need a trailer wiring harness # 118480. For a ball mount, use # 2753 and # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for a 2 inch trailer ball.

I've linked to installation videos for the hitches and wiring harness I mentioned.

expert reply by: Mike L

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The Torque Specification is found in the installation instructions on our product page on the etrailer #e98846 receiver hitch. A Torque Wrench #PT87ZR would be the type that you would need to achieve that rating.

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The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98846 will have a larger notch for the exhaust hanger on your 2011 Nissan Rogue that is coming into contact on your Draw-Tite Hitch #75902. I felt that the best way to show you is with a picture that I have…

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The plastic parts are just "appearance" panels, and won't be re-installed after putting the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch #E98846 on your 2017 Nissan Rogue. These panels do not serve any specific function for your Rogue and as such can be…

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The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13377 has a shipping weight of 36 lbs so after you take off the packaging it will weight 30 lbs. It does have a max gross trailer weight rating of 3,500 lbs and a max tongue weight rating of 525 lbs. This trailer…

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The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2019 Nissan Rogue SV is the etrailer hitch part #E98846 because it has the matte finish you want, it has plenty of towing capacity at 3,500 lbs, and it has a concealed crosstube which makes it a bit less…

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Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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The etrailer.com hitch part #E98846 is the hitch I recommend for your 2018 Nissan Rogue that has the handsfree lift gate sensors and back up camera. While Nissan recommends a special harness to allow the sensors to still work after a hitch install…

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The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2019 Nissan Rogue is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98846. The etrailer hitch has a 525 lb tongue weight capacity which is the highest currently available. However, the vehicle is limited to a tongue…

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Answer 9

The hands free liftgate sensor for your 2019 Nissan Rogue will still be operational with the installation of an aftermarket trailer hitch. However, you will need to place your foot on either side of the receiver tube opening in order to activate it.…

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Answer 10

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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