Is Drilling or Modification Needed to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2013 Nissan Altima Sedan
Question:
DO I NEED TO DRILL OR ENLARGE AND HOLES. I AM PUTTING ON A LEASE CAR AND NEED TO REMOVE WITHOUT AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE CAR
asked by: JOE D
Expert Reply:
Drilling is required to install the Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24801 for the 2013 Nissan Altima Sedan. Since you are leasing the vehicle, I do not recommend making modifications to the vehicle unless the dealer leasing the vehicle determines it is ok to do so. I have linked the instructions that you can show the dealer to help make that decision.
If you get the go ahead to install the trailer hitch then if you are planning on doing any towing you will also need a ball mount, and wiring # 118470. This is a T-connector so you will not have to splice into the vehicle wiring. I have linked the wiring instructions as well.
For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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