Question:
I am looking for a hitch that will give me a super OEM look installed on my 2021 Jeep Gladiator. What do you recommend? I don't want any bulky design if possible.
asked by: John T
Expert Reply:
For a super sleek OEM style on your 2021 Jeep Gladiator, I recommend the Curt Hitch - 2" # CU74FR. The Curt does not have any visible crosstubes (because there are no crosstubes involved), and it has a better coating for rust/corrosion resistance than the similar Draw-Tite # DT76MR. Apart from providing you from 500 pounds of maximum tongue weight and 5,000 pounds of maximum towing weight, the Curt is also assembled in the U.S.A. As with all hitches, I recommend that you consult with your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure that your Gladiator can accommodate the weight you want to tow. I went ahead and attached a picture of how the hitch fits on your vehicle.
If you are planning to tow, I recommend a ball mount and ball like the ones that come with the Curt Towing Starter Kit # C45534. Also, if you need a 4-way wiring harness, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118786 (if you do not have a factory tow package) or the Curt T-Connector # C55384 (if you do have a tow package). These harnesses will provide you with turn signals, running lights, and brake lights.
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"