CURT 13165 is a weight-carrying hitch designed for NISSAN NV200 and CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS vehicles. It has a gross load capacity of 3500 lbs and a tongue weight of 525 lbs, making it suitable for towing trailers. The hitch is easy to install and comes with all the necessary hardware. It also features a fishwire system that makes it easy to route the bolts through the frame of the vehicle. With its durable construction and high weight capacity, CURT 13165 is an excellent choice for anyone who needs to tow a trailer with their NISSAN NV200 or CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS.
CURT 13165 is a weight-carrying hitch designed for NISSAN NV200 and CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS vehicles. It has a gross load capacity of 3500 lbs and a tongue weight of 525 lbs, making it suitable for towing trailers. The hitch is easy to install and comes with all the necessary hardware. It also features a fishwire system that makes it easy to route the bolts through the frame of the vehicle. With its durable construction and high weight capacity, CURT 13165 is an excellent choice for anyone who needs to tow a trailer with their NISSAN NV200 or CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS.
MAKE: STYLE:
30
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
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WEIGHT CARRYING:
INSTALLATION TIPS:
INSTALLATION REQUIRES:
VEHICLE PHOTO:
HITCH ILLUSTRATION:
REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO
MAKE SURE YOUR HITCH MATCHES
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
MODERATE CHALLENGING
1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION, READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.
2. TO EASE INSTALLATION, 2 PEOPLE MAY BE
REQUIRED.
3. USING PROPER TOOLS WILL GREATLY IMPROVE
THE QUALITY OF THE INSTALL AND REDUCE THE
TIME REQUIRED.
4. NEED HELP OR HAVE SOME QUESTIONS?
CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 877.287.8634
Safety glasses should be
worn at all times while
installing this product.
YEARS:
2013-PRESENT
2015
NISSAN
CHEVROLET
MODEL:
NV200
CITY EXPRESS
CARGO VAN
CARGO VAN
3500
525
TRAILER WEIGHT:
TONGUE WEIGHT:
13165 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
LBS.
LBS.
60 MIN.
MIN. PRO INSTALL TIME:
NOVICE INSTALL TIME:
IF YOU ARE HESITANT TO UNDERTAKE
THIS TASK ON YOUR OWN, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED
CURT INSTALLER FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.
SCAN FOR
MORE INFO
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT AND ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND
CURT Manufacturing LLC. warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If the product is found to be defective,
CURT Manufacturing LLC. may repair or replace the product at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid, with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product
voids the warranty. CURT Manufacturing LLC.'s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com
This product complies with safety specifications and requirements for connecting devices and towing systems of the state of New York, V.E.S.C.Regulation V-5 and SAE J684.
6/26/2020
EASY
SOCKET
3/4"
SCREW
DRIVER
RATCHET
TORQUE
WRENCH
AVIATION
SHEARS
-LOWER EXHAUST
-LOWER SPARE TIRE
-TRIMMING REQUIRED
- FISHWIRE HARDWARE
ROTARY TOOL
SAFETY
GLASSES
- HOLE ENLARGEMENT
MAY BE REQUIRED
1
ADDED CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS 4/24/2015 BDRUCKREY
2
UPDATED HARDWARE DESCRIPTIONS/NUMBERS 6/26/2020 CJW
REVISION HISTORY
REV DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED
Parts List
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
ITEM
NUT,SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ
20-0006261
BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-1/4,GRD8,YZ
10-1027862
.250 x 1.00 x 3.00" SQUARE SPACERCM-SP663
1/2" FISHWIRE1_2 FISHWIRE
64
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
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PASSENGER
FRAME RAIL
DRIVER
FRAME RAIL
4
2
3
3
REAR
CROSS MEMBER
FISHWIRE OPTION #1
HARDWARE FISHWIRE
HOLE FOR REAR OF
VEHICLE AND FRAME
RAIL MOUNTS
(EACH SIDE)
FISHWIRE OPTION #2
SECONDARY HARDWARE ACCESS,
ENLARGE HOLE (BOTH SIDES)
1. Lower exhaust by removing (1) rubber isolator above
muffler. Lower spare tire carrier for ease of installation
by using a 7/8" socket located in the rear cargo area.
2. Remove (2) fascia tabs on the driver side of the vehicle
with a flat head screw driver, exposing the mounting hole.
Trim fascia using aviation shears as shown in the trim
diagram below (roughly 8" x 5"). Reinstall one fascia tab.
INSTALLATION WALKTHROUGH:
For more information log onto www.curtmfg.com, & for helpful towing tips log onto www.hitchinfo.com
3. Fishwiring the forward vehicle bolts can be done two
different ways: First option is through the hole in the frame
rear of vehicle on each side, this will require fishwiring
the hardware over the suspension shackle. The other option
is to enlarge the hole marked "secondary frame rail access"
with a rotary tool to 7/8" in size (see diagram).
5. Raise hitch into position and loosely secure all 1/2"
hardware. With hitch properly aligned torque all 1/2"
hardware to 110 lb-ft.
6. Raise exhaust and spare tire to original position.
Installation complete.
4. Fishwire hardware for rear mounting holes through
access hole in rear cross member.
Parts List
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
ITEM
NUT,SER-FLANGE,1/2-13 UNC,GRD8,YZ
20-0006261
BOLT,CAR,1/2-13 UNC,1-1/4,GRD8,YZ
10-1027862
.250 x 1.00 x 3.00" SQUARE HOLE SPACERCM-SP6
63
1/2" FISHWIRE1_2 FISHWIRE
6
4
GROSS LOAD CAPACITY WHEN USED AS A WEIGHT CARRYING HITCH: LBS. TRAILER WEIGHT & LBS. TONGUE WEIGHT.
***DO NOT EXCEED VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY.***
WARNING: ALL NON-TRAILER LOADS APPLIED TO THIS PRODUCT MUST BE SUPPORTED BY 18050 STABILIZING STRAPS.
** FAILURE TO PROPERLY SUPPORT NON-TRAILER LOADS WILL VOID PRODUCT WARRANTY**
HAVING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? CALL TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 877-287-8634
HITCH WEIGHT: LBS.
INSTALL TIME
PROFESSIONAL: MINUTES
NOVICE (DIY): MINUTES
INSTALL NOTES:
INSTALLATION STEPS
PERIODICALLY CHECK THIS RECEIVER HITCH TO ENSURE THAT ALL FASTENERS
ARE TIGHT AND THAT ALL STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS ARE SOUND.
CURT Manufacturing LLC., warrants this product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser.
If the product is found to be defective, CURT Manufacturing LLC., may repair or replace the product, at their option, when the product is returned, prepaid,
with proof of purchase. Alteration to, misuse of, or improper installation of this product voids the warranty. CURT Manufacturing LLC.'s liability is limited to
repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for incidental or consequential loss or damage.
3500 525
29
30
NISSAN NV200 / CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS
6/26/2020
13165
60
Scan
for more
information
7/8"
TOOLS REQUIRED
SCREW DRIVER
3/4" SOCKET
RATCHET
TORQUE WRENCH
AVIATION SHEARS
ROTARY TOOL
1. Lower exhaust by removing (1) rubber isolator above exhaust muffler.
2. Lower spare tire carrier for ease of installation by using a 7/8" socket located in the rear cargo area.
3. Remove (2) fascia tabs on the driver side of the vehicle with a flat head screw driver, exposing the mounting hole.
Trim fascia using aviation shears as shown in the trim diagram above (roughly 8" x 5"). Reinstall one fascia tab.
4. Fishwiring the forward vehicle bolts can be done two different ways: First option is through the hole in the frame rear of vehicle
on each side, this will require you to fishwire the hardware over the suspension shackle. The other option is to enlarge the hole
marked "secondary frame rail access" with a rotary tool to 7/8" in size (as shown above), then fishwire hardware through
access hole to rear mounting points. (as shown)
5. Raise hitch into position and loosely secure all 1/2" hardware.
6. With hitch poperly aligned, torque all 1/2" hardware to 110 lb-ft.
7. Reinstall exhaust and spare tire to original position.
-TRIMMING REQUIRED
-LOWER SPARE TIRE
-LOWER EXHAUST
-FISHWIRE HARDWARE
DRIVER SIDE
FRAME RAIL
PASSENGER
SIDE FRAME RAIL
FISHWIRE OPTION #1
HARDWARE FISHWIRE
HOLE FOR REAR OF
VEHICLE AND FRAME
RAIL MOUNTS
(EACH SIDE)
FISHWIRE
OPTION #2
SECONDARY
HARDWARE
ACCESS,
ENLARGE HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
REAR
CROSS MEMBER
1
2
3
4
TRIM DIAGRAM
1 ADDED CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS TO TITLE 4/24/2015 BDRUCKREY
2 UPDATED HARDWARE DESCRIPTIONS/NUMBERS 6/26/2020 CJW
REVISION HISTORY
REV DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED
-
1
-
2
-
3
-
4
-
5
CURT 13165 is a weight-carrying hitch designed for NISSAN NV200 and CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS vehicles. It has a gross load capacity of 3500 lbs and a tongue weight of 525 lbs, making it suitable for towing trailers. The hitch is easy to install and comes with all the necessary hardware. It also features a fishwire system that makes it easy to route the bolts through the frame of the vehicle. With its durable construction and high weight capacity, CURT 13165 is an excellent choice for anyone who needs to tow a trailer with their NISSAN NV200 or CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS.
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