Differences Between the Class III Hitches For the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
Question:
What are the differences between the class III hitches available for a 2012 dodge caravan?
asked by: Jeff C
Expert Reply:
There are two Class III hitches available for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The Draw-Tite Class III 2-Inch Hitch, part # 75579, and the Curt Class III 2-Inch Hitch, part # 13364.
Both of the hitches use a square tube design and will install in the same location on the vehicle. So they will all look the same on the rear of your Grand Caravan.
The difference between the Curt hitch, # 13364, and the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75579, is the mounting bracket on the passenger side. The Curt hitch has a right side bracket that fits around an exhaust bracket and attaches to a third hole on the frame. The other hitch does not have this third attachment point to make installation a little easier.
I am including links to the installation instructions and installation videos on the two hitches for you.
I would not say that either of these hitches is better than the other one. Both of them have the same capacities and they can both be used with weight distribution.
If you plan on doing some towing, I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit, part # EBMK4, which comes with a ball mount, interchangeable ball system, a hitch pin and clip, and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring, use the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector, # C56331. I have included a link to the installation details for the wiring as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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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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etrailer 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit - 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 - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
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