Recommended Curt Trailer Hitch For A 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

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I just purchased a new 2023 Jeep Gladiator and I am interested in installing a trailer hitch on it. My Jeep Gladiator is the Rubicon edition and see that you offer two different Curt Hitches. Which one should I choose both look very similar.

asked by: Travis

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Out of the two Curt Trailer hitches, I recommend The Curt Trailer Hitch # C74DR. I like this hitch over the other Curt hitch because it has a more traditional installation and will attach to the frame of your 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon when the Curt Trailer Hitch # CU74FR attaches to the Gladiator's rear bumper cover and will secure through the rear cross member. I will attach pictures of the installations below. The Curt Hitch # C74DR also has a higher towing capacity at 7,500 pounds and tongue weight capacity being 750 pounds. It also allows you to use a weight distribution hitch if you need one.

I also recommend installing The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56407. This harness includes a powered tail light converter that will connect directly to your battery to avoid overloading your vehicle's electrical system. You will also need The Curt Towing Starter Kit # C45554 which includes an 8-1/4 inch long, powder coated ball mount with a pre-torqued hitch ball; hitch pin and clip; hitch receiver lock with keys; hitch cover; and a storage case.

I linked an installation video below on the Curt Wiring Harness being installed onto a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The installation process will be very similar to your 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon. If you have any further questions please feel free to reach back out to me anytime and I will be more than happy to further assist you in your towing endeavors.

expert reply by: Noah E

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Answer 1

I reached out to Curt and they said there are no fitment issues with their Receiver #C74DR on your 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon Diesel.

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Answer 2

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item #C74DR fits both the Rubicon and standard or excluding Rubicon 2023 Jeep Gladiators. Our fitguide can be confusing when it comes to model break downs and this is another example of that. The Curt Trailer Hitch…

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The best overall option for adding a Curt trailer hitch receiver to your 2023 Jeep Gladiator is the one that gives you the most overall function and capacity, which is the hitch that bolts onto your frame: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C74DR There…

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We have just the perfect trailer hitch for your 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon! The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #CU74FR has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. The hitch has a gloss black powder coat finish which is over a protective base…

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We have the perfect trailer hitch that is confirmed to fit your 2023 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon! The trailer hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a gloss black powder coated finish which is over a protective base coat that…

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I would be happy to help you set your 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited up to be flat towed. You are going to need a tow bar, base plate kit, wiring harness, supplemental braking system, Brake-Lite Relay Kit, and a charge line kit. I have listed these…

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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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We definitely have options available for a 205/75R15 tire and wheel combo, but we do not have any that are chrome plated at the moment. However, we do have a couple options that are pretty nice looking as well. The Kenda Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial…

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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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Hey Mark, so the correct Blue Ox base plate kit to use with the Blue Ox Ascent tow bar part #BX4375. is the part #BLU53FR. For lighting you can use #C96JR, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing as this plugs inline with the…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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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