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For the Class III, two(2) inch hitch, Curt and Draw-tite hitches are very similar in weight, price, TW and GTW.
The Draw Tite is a couple dollars less($4), couple pounds less(2 lb)and has slightly higher/stronger TW and GTW. Drawtite has a slight edge.
Both are powder coated, no cutout like the Mazda oem, concealed cross-tubes and reduced ground clearance.
However the big difference appears to lie in the rust coating: Drawtite only uses an E-coating while Curt uses an A-coating which is UV resistant.
So the main question for anyone with a hitch is, how has rust affected your hitch ?
Please let use know the brand, years in use, state and amount of rust.
Does the Curt A-coating perform better in the South or the same as Drawtite?
Does the Curt A-coating perform better in the Northern salted rust belt or the same as Drawtite?
Why do you prefer one over the other?
Also, does anyone here have a stealth hitch...
They cost like $750 but apparently do not reduce ground clearance and can partially disassemble for a clean look when not in use.
Is it worth it and does anyone know how much they weight?
The Draw Tite is a couple dollars less($4), couple pounds less(2 lb)and has slightly higher/stronger TW and GTW. Drawtite has a slight edge.
Both are powder coated, no cutout like the Mazda oem, concealed cross-tubes and reduced ground clearance.
However the big difference appears to lie in the rust coating: Drawtite only uses an E-coating while Curt uses an A-coating which is UV resistant.
So the main question for anyone with a hitch is, how has rust affected your hitch ?
Please let use know the brand, years in use, state and amount of rust.
Does the Curt A-coating perform better in the South or the same as Drawtite?
Does the Curt A-coating perform better in the Northern salted rust belt or the same as Drawtite?
Why do you prefer one over the other?
Also, does anyone here have a stealth hitch...
They cost like $750 but apparently do not reduce ground clearance and can partially disassemble for a clean look when not in use.
Is it worth it and does anyone know how much they weight?
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