Hitch Recommendations

[rmm727]

I need to purchase a new receiver hitch for my Jeep. I had a Valley brand hitch for the past 7 years. It fit well and didn't hang down too low. I went to take it off to repaint it to find that it is no longer safe to use because of rust damage.

What are your recommendations? These are the brands I've came across recently.

Valley
Hidden Hitch
Drawtite
Reese
Curt - Square Tube
Curt - Round Tube

They all have gone up in price since I bought mine. The Curt seems to be the cheapest but has mixed reviews. I like the idea of the round tube for looks but I think it will hang down too low.

 

[JohnX]

I've got a valley on the dodge with no issues. Curt on the XJ, again no issues.

 

[camarors8992]

I like my Reese

 

[rmm727]

I've got a valley on the dodge with no issues. Curt on the XJ, again no issues.

Square or round tube?

 

[hubs97xj]

Round tube Curt here. The bottom of the receiver tube is 4" below the bumper. I've been using it regularly for maybe two years now, and aside from shedding the powder coat on one side, I've been pleased with it. It could be about 3/4" of inch shorter, but any more and you'd need to notch the bumper.