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Curt Manufacturing 13203 User Manual

Curt Manufacturing 13203
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GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT
***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.***
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1-877-287-8634
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS
ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.
CURT Manufacturing LLC., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser.
If the product is found to be defective, CURT Manufacturing LLC., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid,
with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product voids the warranty. CURT Manufacturing LLC.'s liability is limited to
repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
6,000 900
8,000
900
CHEVROLET COLORADO & GMC CANYON
3/1/2017
13203
60
38
30
HITCH WEIGHT:
LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
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SPARE TIRE
PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
FACTORY CROSSMEMBER OR HITCH
REMOVE AND RETURN TO OWNER
VEHICLE BUMPER
TOOLS REQUIRED
RATCHET
13mm SOCKET
21mm SOCKET
9" EXTENSION
JACK STANDS
SPRAY LUBRICANT
WIRE PIPE BRUSH
TORQUE WRENCH
-LOWER SPARE TIRE
-REMOVE FACTORY COMPONENTS
-WELDNUT CLEANING
-NO DRILLING REQUIRED
EXISTING WELDNUTS
IN VEHICLE FRAME
4 PLACES EACH SIDE
REUSE FACTORY
MOUNTING HARDWARE
4 PLACES EACH SIDE
NOTE: REUSE FACTORY MOUNTING HARDWARE AND
MOVE CLIP NUTS TO SPARE TIRE SUPPORT BRACKET
SPARE TIRE
SUPPORT BRACKET
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Curt Manufacturing 13203 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCurt Manufacturing
Part Number13203
CategoryAutomobile Accessories
Tongue Weight600 lbs
MaterialSteel
FinishBlack powder coat
InstallationBolt-on
Product TypeHitch
Hitch ClassClass 3
Receiver Size2 inches
Weight Carrying Capacity6000 lbs
Weight Distribution Capacity10, 000 lbs
Weight Distribution Tongue Weight1, 000 lbs
Hitch Shank Size2 inches

Summary

Towing Capacity and Installation Details

Hitch Weight and Installation Time

Details hitch weight, professional, and novice installation times.

Weldnut Cleaning Procedure

Instructions for cleaning weldnuts in the vehicle frame for hitch installation.

Tools Required for Installation

Lists all necessary tools for the trailer hitch installation process.

Trailer Hitch Installation Steps

Lower Spare Tire and Transfer Clip Nuts

Loosen spare tire bracket, remove factory bolts, transfer clip nuts.

Remove Factory Crossmember or Hitch

Remove four bolts securing factory crossmember to frame rails.

Remove Crossmember and Clean Weldnuts

Pull factory crossmember down, clean weldnuts with lubricant and brush.

Attach Bottom Mounting Bolts

Attach bottom mounting bolts loosely, adjust bumper, secure remaining bolts.

Torque Bolts and Reinstall Spare Tire

Torque M14 bolts to 126 ft-lbs and reinstall spare tire.

Installation Preparation and Tips

Vehicle Compatibility and Safety Warnings

Specifies vehicle fitment and emphasizes not exceeding towing capacity.

Installation Requirements

Lists safety gear and tools needed for installation.

Installation Tips and Difficulty

Provides advice for installation and rates the overall difficulty.

Towing Safety Information

Understanding Towing Weights

Explains Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) and Tongue Weight (TW).

Weight Distribution and Sway Control

Discusses balancing trailer cargo and managing lateral movements.

Trailer Ball and Coupler Guidelines

Provides information on selecting and securing trailer balls and couplers.

Safety Chains and Electrical Systems

Details safety chain requirements and trailer wiring identification.

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