Is Fascia Trimming Required to Install Curt Trailer Hitch # C13450 on a 2005 Land Rover Freelander

Question:

Hi. Would a Draw-Tite ball mount 2 fit into the Curt Hitch receiver, and the pin fit through the same whole? I have the whole Draw-Tite set up, but changed my mind about using it when I saw I had to cut the rear fascia of the Freelander to fit the hitch. Im assuming no cutting of the Freelander rear fascia is necessary with the Curt, is that correct? I hope I dont have to return the Draw-Tite ball mount. Thanks.

asked by: Douglas S

Expert Reply:

Yes, a Draw-Tite ball mount will fit in a Curt Class III trailer hitch receiver as long as it has a 2 inch shank. The pin will also fit through the hitch pin hole. All 2 inch trailer hitch accessories will fit all 2 inch trailer hitch receivers and they all use a 5/8 inch diameter hitch pin.

Fascia trimming is required on most 2004 and 2005 Land Rover Freelanders to install the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, # C13450.

The Curt hitch and the Draw-Tite hitch will sit in the same location in relation to the bumper fascia. There is not much trimming that is required, but there may be a small section at the bottom of the fascia. I have attached the installation instructions of the Curt hitch and the Draw-Tite hitch for you to check out.

expert reply by: John H