How to Select a Trailer Hitch
Classes, receiver sizes, and matching hitch ratings to the trailer.
Watch on YouTubeHitch Spare Tire Carrier Guide (Canada)
Hitch accessories
A hitch-mounted spare tire carrier frees bumper space and keeps a full-size spare reachable on trucks and SUVs that tow or haul. Confirm receiver class, carrier rating, and whether you still need the tube for a ball mount on trip days.
We stock CURT hitch accessories and locks, with free shipping anywhere in Canada.
Sharing the receiver with racks?
Bike rack and cargo guide.
Dual receivers?
Dual receiver tips.
Hub:
towing guides.
When a hitch spare makes sense
Some bumpers bury the spare under the truck. A hitch carrier puts the tire where you can reach it without a second jack dance. It also occupies the receiver, so plan a dual receiver, a swing-away carrier, or a swap day if you still tow.
Match carrier capacity to the tire and wheel weight. Pin and lock the shank. Check clearance for reverse sensors, swing gates, and mud flaps before the first trip.
Security and corrosion
A hitch lock slows theft of the carrier. A receiver cover protects the empty tube when the carrier is off. Canadian salt attacks carrier pivots and lug hardware — rinse after salted roads and re-torque the wheel nuts on the carrier per the product instructions.
Parts we commonly sell
Confirm ratings and fit notes on each product page before you order.
CURT part 23518Curt Hitch LockConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$37.70 CAD
CURT part 23519Curt Hitch LockConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$57.70 CAD
CURT part 22272Two inch Receiver CoverConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$15.92 CAD
CURT part 18153Basket Style CargoConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$256.39 CAD
CURT part 180852 Bike Rack Tray StyleConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$433.93 CAD
Official CURT context
Official clips from @curtmfg. If an embed stalls, use the YouTube link under the video.
