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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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Im getting a new trailer hitch for the back of my Jeep.
I was looking at a Hidden Hitch Class III - $175, But my baby wants to get it for me as a present.
She said she found one by "Curt" and one by "Pro Series 51" that are both class III for about $150.

Anyone hear of them before? Is there a difference between them and Hidden Hitch?
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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Not really sure, but I think the hidden hitch is just a style thing. I believe the hidden hitch hides most of the hitch closer to the body than the other two hitches, so it looks more like a factory option.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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http://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Trailer-Hitches

Hidden Hitch is just one of several brand names.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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I have 2 curt hitches, one in front and one in the rear. I purchased them from etrailer, both with wiring for trailer for under $300. Give them a call and ask if they have any discounts. I got a discount with free shipping. Great products. They bolted right in, the only mounting issue was lining up the rear with the heat shielf and muffler bracket. If I was going to do it again, I would have just removed the heat shield and not worried about it, since the hitch mounts between the muffler and fuel tank.
I have towed my small utility trailer and also pulled out a full size chevy pickup today. No problems what so ever.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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check here 141.00 http://www.portstrailersupply.com/index.cfm/event/hitch/ also shop around for free shipping
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 06:02 PM
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I have draw tite front and rear hitches on my98 xj.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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Curt hitches are fine.
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