Curt Manufacturing 11383 Class I Receiver Review

This looks like a top quality hitch.Robust construction, powder coating (better than just paint), and packed for shipping pretty well.However, mine came bent from the factory!To make a long story short, I attempted to install the hitch as per the instructions.Everything went well until I tried to mount the hitch to the mounting bolts in the frame.One mounting hole was bent about 0.5 inches out of whack!It could NOT be fiddled into position.Grrr!Anecdotal posting on car forums indicate that bent mounting brackets are not uncommon among all brands.

I called the company the next day, and to Curt Manufacturing's credit, they replaced it with very few questions and via next day shipping.They get mega points for correcting the problem quickly and with no objection.

The mounting bolt installation is done with an ingenious fish wire system to get bolts into hard to access holes in the car's frame.I was kind of dubious about this process, but this worked very well.Just follow the directions.The muffler had to be pushed aside slightly, but I got the mounting bracket in to position.Your car may differ (mine was a 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback).

For anyone mounting on this vehicle, the 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback: the distance between the two mounting holes toward the front of the car should be approx 37-5/8 inches center to center.If it looks bent, it might be, and this measurement should verify whether it is bent or not.

Their claim of mounting this hitch in 20 minutes is not realistic unless you have a car lift and do this for a living.Figure 1-2 hours depending on your skill/etc.

I wish the first hitch had been perfect, but their customer service took care of it quickly.I am now enjoying my bike rack mounted on this hitch receiver and it is very solid.

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Product Description:
Curt Manufacturing Class I Receiver feature WeatherTite construction, which prevents rusting from the inside out by sealing the main body of the hitch. The receiver tube has an open back end to allow for easy cleaning and for dirt and moisture to pass through and not get trapped as is common with other brands of hitches. All CURT hitches come with mounting hardware and installation instructions. CURT is the only hitch company in the industry that mechanically de-scales all of their hitches before applying a thick powder coat finish, which is baked on for a high-gloss, smooth surface. CURT trailer hitches are simply the most attractive, most durable and toughest hitch on the market.

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