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Best 2018 Jeep Compass Trailer Hitch

Today we're gonna be taking a look at the best trailer hitch options for a 2018 Jeep Compass. Here on the bottom we have the Draw-Tite, and here on top we have the Curt. First noticeable difference is gonna be how they mount onto the vehicle. This is gonna use one hole, or our Draw-Tite is gonna use one hole on the bottom of our frame rail, and two on the sides, where our Curt is gonna use two… see more >

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