What is the Purpose of the Underbody Panels on 2014 Nissan Rogue that Get Removed to Install Hitch
Question:
What is the purpose of these two underbody panels? Do they protect the underbody from stones, snow, slush, rust?
asked by: Greg D
Expert Reply:
The purpose of the underbody panels on modern vehicles including your 2014 Nissan Rogue is to aid in decreasing wind resistance while traveling at highway speeds to increase gas mileage and to give a cleaner look underneath the car.
Some of those panels will need to be permanently removed in order to install the Curt Hitch part # C13204 that you referenced. Honestly though, you should not see any change in your fuel mileage. I attached an install video for this hitch.
For trailer wiring you would want the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56033.
For a ball mount, hitch ball, and pin and clip, I would recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit, part # 989900. This is a kit which includes 2 ball mounts, a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, and a hitch pin and clip.
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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