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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Part Number: C45CR
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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" part number C45CR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C45CR

  • 2 Inch Hitch
  • Class III
  • 6000 lbs GTW
  • Visible Cross Tube
  • 900 lbs TW
  • CURT
  • 8000 lbs WD GTW
  • 900 lbs WD TW
  • Custom Fit Hitch

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.


Features:

  • Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
  • Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
  • Bolt-on installation - no welding required
  • Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
  • Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
  • Stylish, round-tube design
  • Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
  • Hitch assembled in the USA
    • Mounting hardware may be imported


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
  • Rating: Class III
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 6,000 lbs
      • Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 8,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 900 lbs
      • Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 900 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


etrailer.com Technical Support

At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.



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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - C45CR

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (128 Customer Reviews)

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

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Product was as advertised. Directions were clear and concise. Time frame to get the job done was right on the mark. I was pleasantly surprised the whole project went without a hitch. Oh wait a minute, there was one hitch. The one I install without a glitch!~)



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2022 Toyota Highlander

For a 2022 Highlander Hybrid: This hitch, along with the custom wiring kit, mounting bracket, and 4-flat tester, arrived within 5 days of my order, all nicely packaged and in good shape. Installation went smoothly; everything fit perfectly and worked first time. Many thanks to Etrailer for great service, and a special shout-out to Ryan for his installation videos - a huge help.



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2023 Toyota Highlander

Everything came very quickly, all parts. Hitch seems really heavy duty and weighs around 50-60 lbs.. The metal frame plates are thick 1/4 - 3/8" thick steel, good large welds! The hitch did come scuffed up so now I have to paint these areas so they don't rust under the car. I was going to add more paint to this anyway, but still this shouldn't be. I will install soon. My photos won't upload.

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Jenny N.

2/6/2024

Oh my goodness! I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you. We can send out a paint kit for you.



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2021 Toyota Highlander

The quality of the hitch appears excellent. I was able to install it myself the day I got it. I put it on a 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE. The plastic panel on the driver side needs to be trimmed as shown in the directions. See the picture or how it looks when reinstalled. The fit was perfect.



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Just installed it (2021 Highlander Hybrid Platinum) with my 17-year old son. Took about an hour and 15 minutes. Not difficult at all. I’ll be testing it this weekend and will post more afterwards. It is definitely solid though!



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2021 Toyota Highlander

The etrailer rep I online chatted with was very professional and knowledgeable. She helped me compare two different hitches for my car which led to my purchase decision. I recommend anyone considering purchasing something from etrailer to take advantage of the chat option to make sure they get the correct model and best price.



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This is an extremely durable and heavy duty trailer hitch. It fit perfectly on my 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited. The foot kick sensor still works just fine for the hands free liftgate. I just kick under the new hitch bar and point my toes up around the back and it works every time. I installed it myself. Tightened it with my socket wrench and went to an auto parts store to rent a torque wrench to tighten it up the rest of the way. I don't own one and didn't want to buy one just for six bolts. I trimmed a little bit of the plastic underbody panel with an oscillating trimmer tool, not the entire suggested piece in the instructions. Only what needed to be removed for the driver's side of the new hitch plate that is exposed.



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the videos show me how to install it, I save $[XX] by doing it my self.

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Ralph

8/20/2024

great, the video explained well on how to install it.



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2022 Toyota Highlander

A one person installation! With the online installation video in hand I was able to install the hitch and light wiring in 1.5 hrs. The hitch bolted up easily and the T light wiring kit was as simple as the online video explained. Best of all, this hitch looks good.



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2023 Toyota Highlander

Great high quality hitch and super easy to install. Installed on 23 Highlander limited with no issues. Hands free lift gate still functions as normal. Great price and fast shipping.



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2022 Toyota Highlander

In my opinion- C45CR best and strongest Trailer Hitch for the price on the market.
Good Quality and easy to install.



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Shipped quickly by ETrailer. Arrived promptly in perfect condition. Installed in less than 1 hour without lifting the vehicle. Some cutting of a plastic panel on drivers side required. Be sure that you have 20" wheels. The foot-operated rear gate switch still works fine! All is well as with many past orders from them!



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2021 Toyota Highlander

Received the hitch faster than we expected. The quality is fantastic and the instructions to mount it worked perfectly. 5/5, will definitely purchase from again.



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Top quality. Installation instructions accurate. All expectations met.

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Mark L.

12/28/2023

I’ve hauled our utility trailer and bike rack about 10 times since purchase and it has performed as promised. Finish is unblemished.



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Quick shipping. Easy to install, worthy upgrade!



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The only thing I would recommend is better boxes. The hitch is always breaking out when I get it.



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Nice Curt hitch. I’ve used before and they’re the best



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Easy install, works as expected.



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Great product. Excellent instructions.
The
person taking the order was very good.
Keep up the good work.
Bob



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2021 Toyota Highlander

Fit and finish were excellent, not difficult to install.



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It seems great I don’t have a vehicle lift I didn’t it in the driveway took me about an hour, hour and half. The instructions were great but the video is awesome. I’m glad I got it looks good and seems really steady.



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Fits perfectly looks good



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Tow hitch was delivered quickly, directions were easy to understand, took me about 45mins to install hitch and the wiring harness. This hitch is more noticeable , not as hidden as the one I had on my 2017 Highlander



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2021 Toyota Highlander

Just received the hitch. Fast delivery. Haven't installed yet but not expecting any issues



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2023 Toyota Highlander

Arrived quickly. Great hitch


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  • What Is The Best Trailer Hitch For My 2023 Toyota Highlander Platinum Model
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