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There's a new Hidden Hitch (#87686) / Draw-Tite (#75217) (same hitch, both owned by Sequent). At first glance it looks identical to the Curt hitch, same mounting system. It's 6 lbs lighter than the Curt. The obvious difference between the two is that the hitch mounts just a tad closer to the bumper, so less chance of scraping. The Sequent hitches do not require a stabilization strap for luggage or bike carriers, though that is probably just a legal issue on the part of Curt. The Curt has a bigger receiver mounting flange and looks like a better mechanical design, based on the pictures.
There's a 6 lb difference (shipping weight) -- do they use a thinner material? Smaller rectangular tubing? How's the quality of the welds and the power coating?
I like the Sequent hitch for it's higher mounting, but the Curt hitch is tried-and-true and you can't go wrong with it. The Curt is US made, the Sequent is off-shore, my guess it's made in Mexico.
Has anyone installed one of these new hitches? I've owned two Curt hitches and both have been great. I'm looking for a hitch for my new CX-5.
--- Rich
There's a 6 lb difference (shipping weight) -- do they use a thinner material? Smaller rectangular tubing? How's the quality of the welds and the power coating?
I like the Sequent hitch for it's higher mounting, but the Curt hitch is tried-and-true and you can't go wrong with it. The Curt is US made, the Sequent is off-shore, my guess it's made in Mexico.
Has anyone installed one of these new hitches? I've owned two Curt hitches and both have been great. I'm looking for a hitch for my new CX-5.
--- Rich
. Is it the angle the picture was taken from; maybe is just an optical illusion and there is plenty of space up there for all I know. I would really prefer the Hidden Hitch 2'' over the Curt one mostly because of the more discreet fit (although the lower price doesn't hurt either).
