Friday, August 19, 2011

Cool Curt Manufacturing 13147 Class III Receiver

Curt Manufacturing 13147

This is the 2nd Curt hitch I've owned, and I expect it to be just as durable as the 1st (installed on a 20014 Honda CR-V). I really like that the Class III hitch has a 2-inch box, compatible with most receivers and hitch accessories (unlike the 1-1/4" Class II hitch). Just remember that the Forrester is limited to 2,400 lbs with trailer breaks. Installation took me about 90 minutes including setup and cleanup (my garage is not well organized). An organized mechanic's shop could finish the job in under 1 hr.Pros:AttractiveSturdyNo welding neededOnline installation video available.Cons:Installation involves removing 5 exhaust hangers, and cutting/grinding to enlarge the chasis mounting holesRequires a coulpe of tools not found ... 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 Curt Manufacturing 13147 a high-gloss, smooth surface Curt Manufacturing Class III Receiver feature WeatherTite construction, which prevents rusting from the inside out by sealing the main body of the hitch CURT trailer hitches are simply the most attractive, most durable and toughest hitch on the market. Limited lifetime warranty to original purchaser Never exceed vehicle weight rating ... »» Read more about Curt Manufacturing 13147...

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