Recommended Towing Components Needed for 2014 Nissan Quest
Question:
I would like to buy a Curt class 3 and Hopkins wiring for my 2014 Nissan Quest. What else do I need? I want to be able to go to Uhaul and tow a Motorcycle trailer.
asked by: Zach S
Expert Reply:
In addition to the Curt # C13078 and the Hopkins Plug In-Simple 4 way Wiring Harness # HM11143674, you'll need a ball mount, hitch ball, hitch pin and clip. You can use something like the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900 which has 2 ball mounts with varying rise/drops, a 1-7/8" and 2" hitch ball, hitch pin, clip and storage bag; this is the ideal solution for someone who tows a few different trailers that may require different ball mounts to tow each one level, and doesn't exactly know what trailer coupler they might encounter. You can also get it with a single ball mount and the 2 hitch balls (1-7/8" and 2") with part # 989891. These should work just fine for towing a motorcycle trailer or a U-haul.
If you'd also like some added security for your ball mounts while towing, I recommend adding the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome # e98880. This locking hitch pin can be used on any 2" hitch and ball mount, and is made from heavy duty stainless steel with chrome plating to help resist corrosion.
I've linked some short review and installation videos of these parts for you to have a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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