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How to Install the Curt Trailer Hitch on a 2018 Jeep Compass

Rob: Rob here etrailer.com. And today you're going to be taking a look at the Curt class three custom fit trailer hitch receiver on our 2018 Jeep Compass.So here's what our hitch is gonna look like once it's fully installed. It's gonna have a really nice clean appearance to it, because the cross tube's going to be completely hidden behind the bumper. And all we're going to see is… see more >

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