Use the Curt-Supplied Bolts or OEM Bolts/Washers

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This hitch comes with bolts for remounting the hitch/bumper beam combo. The Toyota bolts 2017 Prius Prime have thick washers. 1 Can I just reuse the OEM bolts/washers or is there a reason to use the Curt bolts? 2 If I use the Curt bolts, should I transfer the OEM washers over? Thanks.

asked by: Carl G

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You will want to use the new hardware that came with your Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11473. The included hardware does not require the OEM washers. Curt determined that the OEM bolts and washers were not long enough to engage all of the threads on the bumper, so they have included new flange bolts that won't require the washers.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

You've done your research! You bring up a lot of interesting contradictions that surround hitches and Toyota Prius. I was actually just following a Prius this morning that had a hitch and bike rack installed which made me think of this as well.…

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Answer 2

The Class II Curt Hitch #C12136 and Class II Draw-Tite Hitch #36493 for your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon are very similar, but every Class I and Class II and some Class III Curt Hitches require stabilizing straps to be used when towing non trailer…

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Answer 3

Yes. I went out to our warehouse and measured the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the receiver tube opening on part #24966 and it's about 2-1/4 inches.

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Answer 4

You do not need to use the Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap #18050 with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11473 that fits your 2017 Toyota Prius. Curt did previously require the use of the strap with accessories like bike racks to maintain the…

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Answer 5

The Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap #18050 is usually used on Class I or Class II hitches to help distribute the weight on them. Since your hitch #C13136 for your 2013 Ausi Q5 is a Class III hitch, then it does not need the stabilizing strap. If…

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Answer 6

We have just what you need. If you type RHK in the search box on our website it will take you to the replacement hardware kit product page. You will then simply type the number of the hitch you need hardware for in the box that is labeled Hitch Item…

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Answer 7

If you notice chipped areas on your Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #76020, for your 2018 Mazda CX-9, the best thing to do is lightly sand that area to get it evened out and then paint over it to prevent the rust from spreading. Since hitches are underneath…

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Answer 8

Curt requires the Support Strap #18050 with a number of their hitch receivers like #C11407. The strap isn't required when towing a trailer but only when carrying something like a bike rack or cargo carrier. It's required in order to be…

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Answer 9

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 10

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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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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