Comparing etrailer Class III and Draw-Tite Class IV Trailer Hitches for a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
Question:
Both these hitches Item # e98908 and Item # 76031 for my 2017 Nissan Pathfinder have the same tow capacity 6000lb and tongue weight 900lb ratings. Why would I buy the Class 4 over the class 3? Same model car. Is there a front receiver for it? Thanks
asked by: Michael J
Expert Reply:
The main difference between the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98908 and Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76031 aside from their class rating is appearance. The etrailer has a hidden crosstube design and the Draw-Tite has a visible crosstube design. Therefore, I recommend the etrailer due to the better overall appearance which you can see in the photo below.
Please note, the hitches are both rated for more than the vehicle can handle so your actual rating (listed in owner's manual) will be much lower than either of these options so the higher rating is not really beneficial.
If you will be towing then you'll also need a few other things such as the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118670 and Curt Towing Starter Kit part # C45534 to complete your setup.
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Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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