Anybody have direct experience with either of these two hitches? I really don't want to spawn another 'you should only buy the uber-expensive OEM hitch' discussion, rather looking to compare the two lower cost aftermarket hitches that I'm aware of out there...

It will be used occasionally for a bumper mounted accessories. I have a heavier truck if I need to tow bigger cargo or trailers. I realize they hang a bit lower than the OEM setup, which is also fine with me...


Option 1:
Reese 44654. About $175 shipped on Amazon.

AKA HiddenHitch 87603, DrawTite 75708. Cequent Performance manufactures all three of these brands, three identical hitches marketed under three different brands. I've used their products in the past and they have always been top quality products.

Option 2:
Curt 13136. About $138 shipped on Amazon.

The Reese/Hidden/Drawtite looks a bit beefier than the Curt hitch. The rear portion of these hitches seem to mount to the same points, but the Reese extends forward to the frame rail while the Curt attaches to the bottom of the trunk pan...


Install instructions for Reese here:

Install instructions for Curt here: