I bought CURT 14012 Transit Trailer Hitch as part of my camper van equipment.
The hitch appears among my vehicle-equipment purchases, a separate part of the build from the interior framing and furnishings.
Where it fits my build
While fitting the heater below the passenger seat, I worked underneath the van on the intake, exhaust, fuel filter and pump mounts. The black substance visible on the undercarriage was Fluid Film Black, which I had applied across the underbody while leaving the exhaust parts uncoated.
Much of that session was spent lying on my back. I recorded how cramped the space was and how tiring it became to hold my head up and work with both hands around the mounting points.
The underside of my van during the heater pipe and mounting work.A later view of the fuel-line and wiring route beneath the van.
My build notes
The diary separates the coating already present beneath the van from the heater work happening that day. The photos are useful for seeing the available working space and the location of the lines and attachments.
The available space under the van affected the pace of each mounting task.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
The CURT 13193 and Geteen options use Class 3 receiver-hitch designs. Their mounting geometry and rated product classes differ from the 14012's Class 4 design.
CURT 13193 Transit Hitch
The CURT 13193 is a Class 3 receiver hitch for listed Transit applications. Its crossmember carries a two-inch receiver opening.
