Product Overview
This CURT Class 3 Trailer Hitch is designed for serious towing, offering a vehicle-specific fit and robust weight capacity. It features a 2-inch receiver tube and is tested to SAE J684 standards for safety. The hitch is constructed from high-strength steel with precision welding and protected by a dual-coat finish for superior resistance to rust, chipping, and UV damage.
Funzioni chjave
- Forza affidabile: Rated for 6,000 lbs. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) and 600 lbs. Tongue Weight (TW). Compatible with weight distribution hitches for 10,000 lbs. WD and 1,000 lbs. WDTW.
- Disegnu versatile: Equipped with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver.
- Fully Tested: Design tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility, meeting SAE J684 standards.
- Rust, Chip, UV-Resistant: Protected with a dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and durable black powder coat.
- Facile à stallà: Custom, factory fit on select model years of Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 and Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500.
Image: A representative image of the CURT Class 3 Trailer Hitch, highlighting its vehicle-specific design, industry-leading dual-coat finish, standard hitch receiver, and fully tested design.
Cumpatibilità
This CURT 13333 Class 3 Trailer Hitch is custom-fit for select model years of the Ram 1500, 2500, or 3500 and Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, or 3500. Please verify your vehicle's specific year and model for compatibility.
Image: An icon indicating the receiver tube size is 2 inches.
Image: A diagram illustrating that vertical hanging bike racks are not compatible with this hitch, but standard and tray-style bike racks are.
Lista di parti
The CURT 13333 Class 3 Trailer Hitch package includes:
- 1x Class 3 Hitch
- All necessary mounting hardware (bolts, nuts, washers, fish wire)
Istruzzioni di stallazione
Before beginning installation, ensure you have all necessary tools and safety equipment, including safety glasses and gloves. Refer to the detailed instructions provided with your hitch for vehicle-specific steps and torque specifications.
Passi di stallazione generale
- Inspect Vehicle Frame: Ensure the vehicle's frame is in suitable condition for installation, free from damage or excessive corrosion.
- Eliminate l'ostruzzioni: Temporarily remove any components that obstruct the installation area, such as exhaust hangers or bumper fascia, as indicated in your specific instruction sheet.
- Clean Weldnuts (if applicable): If your vehicle's frame has weld nuts that are corroded, clean them using a wire brush and penetrating lubricant. For extreme cases, a thread tap matching the hardware size may be necessary.
Video: This video demonstrates techniques for cleaning weld nuts on a vehicle frame, which may be necessary before installing a trailer hitch.
- Pusiziunà u ganciu di traino: Carefully raise the hitch into position against the vehicle's frame. Use jack stands or a second person to help hold the hitch in place. Ensure the hitch is level and all attachment points align.
- Fishwiring Hardware (if applicable): For attachment points within enclosed frame sections, use the provided fish wire to guide bolts and spacer plates into position.
Video: This video illustrates the fishwiring technique for installing hardware in enclosed frame sections, a common method for hitch installation.
- Drill Attachment Holes (if required): If your specific installation requires drilling new holes, use the hitch as a template to mark the locations. Drill a pilot hole, then gradually enlarge it to the required size using a cobalt drill bit with coolant.
Video: This video demonstrates the technique for drilling new attachment holes in the vehicle frame, if necessary for hitch installation.
- Assicurà u ganciu di traino: Attach the hitch to the vehicle frame using the provided hardware. Hand-tighten all bolts initially.
- Torque All Fasteners: Once all bolts are in place and hand-tightened, use a torque wrench to tighten them to the exact torque specifications provided in your instruction sheet. It is crucial to follow these specifications to ensure a secure and safe installation.
- Reinstall Removed Parts: Reattach any exhaust components, bumper fascia, or other parts that were temporarily removed during installation.
Video: This video demonstrates the process of lowering and reattaching the exhaust system, which may be required during hitch installation.
Video: This video provides guidance on trimming the bumper fascia, a step that might be necessary for certain vehicle models during hitch installation.
Image: The CURT Class 3 Trailer Hitch installed on a vehicle, showcasing the 2-inch receiver tube below the bumper.
Istruzzioni di funziunamentu
This Class 3 hitch is designed for towing various trailers, including utility trailers, boat trailers, campers, snowmobile, or ATV haulers.
Capacità di rimorchiu
- Pesu Brutu di u Rimorchiu (GTW): 6,000 lbs.
- Tongue Weight (TW): 600 lbs.
- Weight Distribution (WD): 10,000 lbs.
- Weight Distribution Tongue Weight (WDTW): 1,000 lbs.
NOTE: Never exceed the lowest-rated towing component (vehicle, hitch, or trailer).
Video: This video explains the different classes of hitches and their respective weight-bearing capacities, providing essential information for safe towing.
Mantenimentu
Regular maintenance ensures the longevity and safe operation of your CURT trailer hitch.
- Inspeccione regularmente: Periodically inspect the hitch for any signs of wear, damage, or corrosion.
- Pulite è Lubrificate: Keep the receiver tube clean and free of debris. Lubricate moving parts as needed.
- Prutezzione di a finitura: The dual-coat finish provides excellent protection against rust, chipping, and UV damage. Avoid harsh chemicals that could compromise the coating.
Risoluzione di prublemi
Problemi cumuni
- Difficulty Threading Bolts: If weld nuts are corroded, refer to the "Weldnut Cleaning" section in the installation instructions. Use a wire brush or thread tap to clear the threads.
- Hitch Not Aligning: Ensure all obstructions are removed and the hitch is properly supported during installation. Re-check vehicle compatibility.
Specificazioni
| Feature | Specificazione |
|---|---|
| Marca | CURT |
| Mudellu | 13333 |
| Pesu di l'articulu | 13 liri |
| Dimensioni di u produttu | 11.3 x 8.9 x 7 inch |
| Materiale | Steel Carbon |
| Tipu di finitura | RIVESTIMENTU IN POLVERE NERO LUCIDO |
| Dimensione di u ricevitore | 2-inch |
| Pesu Brutu di u Rimorchiu (GTW) | 6,000 lbs. |
| Pesu di a lingua (TW) | 600 lbs. |
| Weight Distribution (WD) | 10,000 lbs. |
| Distribuzione di u pesu Pesu di a lingua (WDTW) | 1,000 lbs. |
Informazioni di sicurezza
Pruposta 65 Avvertimentu: Stu pruduttu pò cuntene chimichi cunnisciuti da u Statu di California per causà cancer, difetti di nascita, o altri danni riproduttivi.
Always ensure all towing components (vehicle, hitch, and trailer) are rated for the load being towed. Never exceed the lowest-rated component's capacity.
Garanzia è Supportu
For warranty information or technical support, please refer to the documentation included with your product or visit the official CURT websitu.
