Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap Review Video

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…

Actually Curt no longer requires the use of the stabilizer straps like the #18050 with non-supported loads like bike racks with their hitches so it's not something you'd have to worry about!

We do have an adapter that will allow you to attach a 2" cargo carrier to the 1-1/4" hitch on your 2016 Nissan Altima. I recommend the adapter #e43YR. This is 6-1/2" long and will go in to your 1-1/4" hitch and give you a 2"…

The lock plug for the Rapid Podium Feet for Thule Crossbars #TH460R has been discontinued, unfortunately. So, your only option is to use their lock cores #TH450400 to secure your feet.

Curt and Draw Tite are separate companies that came up with their own ways to install their hitches independently of each other. A lot of times there are some variances that don't really make huge differences either way. Specifically with heat…

Curt recommends the stabilizer strap with non-supported loads like bike racks to help support the hitch when going over bumps to prevent some of the vertical shock from being transferred to the hitch. Curt does this as a precaution, it's not that…

I recommend the Curt Easy Mount Bracket #C58000 on the end of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #13077. This is going to be a solid mount and will handle the weight of the connector and the 7-way harness when they are connected. Using a Mighty Cord…

Per Curt warranty requirements, all non-trailer loads, which will include a platform bike rack, must be supported by stabilizing straps. You can use the Curt Trailer Hitch Support Strap, part #18050. We offer a wide variety of platform bike racks…

Curt just recently decided to stop requiring the stabilizer strap with their hitches like the part #CU64FR that you referenced when carrying non-supported loads like bike racks. Also, this hitch didn't ever have that requirement since it can be…

Non-trailer loads are hitch accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers. Basically anything that is not a trailer that you could put on a hitch. Curt recommends you use a Curt Trailer Hitch Support Strap #18050 to help prevent excessive jarring on…

The Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap #18050 is usually used on Class I or Class II hitches to help distribute the weight on them. Since your hitch #C13136 for your 2013 Ausi Q5 is a Class III hitch, then it does not need the stabilizing strap. If…

The problem you are experiencing is pretty common for vehicles that have seen a couple winters. What happens is the weld nuts get a bit of corrosion in them and that prevents the bolts from being able to thread. This makes it seem like the nuts are…