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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2011 Toyota Venza
Today, on this 2011 Toyota Venza were going to install part number 118482 from Tow Ready. All right, first thing you do is get inside the vehicle, inaudible 00:00:10 the hatch, remove the floor coverings and well also remove the thresh hold and its trays below the floor coverings, as well, that go around the spare tire. This will be the same on the passenger side. Next, well go ahead and remove the thresh hold. Well, if we reach underneath the thresh hold by using a trim panel tool to help pop up the fasteners. Well have to remove some tie down points for the side panels, so we can pull them apart to get access to the wiring.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Toyota Venza - Hidden Hitch
Today on our 2011 Toyota Venza, were going to be installing the Hidden Hitch, part number 87521. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch, such as a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole the outside edge of the bumper is 4, from top of the receiver tube to the ground is 13. Now lets go ahead with installation, before we install the hitch lets go ahead and point out our attachment points, weve got two here, well remove the stickers uncovering weld nuts in the frame and our third attachment point here on the driver side will be the weld nut that currently has a bolt in it securing the sway-bar bracket. So our first step will be to remove the rear sway-bar bracket, hang on to the nut of the lower sway bar bracket mount as we will be reusing it when we install the hitch.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Toyota Venza - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2011 Toyota Venza, well be installing the Draw-Tite Hitch, part number 75663. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch such as a draw bar, bike rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin the hole, the outside edge of the bumper is 4, from the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 13. Now lets go ahead with the installation. Before we install the hitch lets go ahead and point out our attachment points.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Toyota Venza - Curt
Today on our 2011 Toyota Venza, were going to install the Curt Hitch, part number 13356. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch, such as a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the rear bumper is 4; from the top of the receiver to the ground is 12-3/4. Now lets go ahead with the installation. Before we install the hitch lets go ahead and point out our attachment points, weve got two here where we will remove the stickers uncovering weld nuts in the frame and our third attachment point here on the driver side will be the weld nut that currently has a bolt in it securing the sway bar bracket, so our first step will be to remove the rear sway bar bracket, hang on to the nut of the lower sway bar bracket mount as we will be reusing it when we install the hitch.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Toyota Venza - Curt
Today on our 2011 Toyota Venza, were going to install the Curt Hitch, part number 12341. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch such as bike rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is 3-1/2; from the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 13. Now lets go ahead with the installation. Before we install the hitch lets go ahead and point out our attachment points, weve got two here, we will remove the stickers uncovering weld nuts in the frame and our third attachment point here on the driver side will be the weld nut that currently has a bolt in it securing the sway bar bracket.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Toyota Venza
Today we are working on a 2009 Toyota Venza. We will be installing part number 75663 by Draw-Tite. It is also comparable to Hidden Hitch part number 87521. Here are a couple of measurements to help you accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost point of the bumper is 3-1/2 inches. And from the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 13 inches. 0:24
Toyota Venza Questions and Answers
- Is the Lug Nut Adapter # TH0223022MM Required to Install Thule K-Summit Chains on 2013 Toyota Venza
- From the research I did it looks like the 2013 Toyota Venza uses 21 mm lug nuts, so you would not need the Lug Nut Adapter # TH0223022MM since it is only needed for vehicles that have 22 mm lug nuts.
The Thule K-Summit Tire Chains # TH02230K67 that you referenced come with 17, 19 and 21 mm lug nut adapters so you should be fine.
If you wanted to be 100% sure you could try different socket sizes on your lug nuts to determine which size you have. If you have aftermarket wheels you may have a
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- Trailer Hitch Recommendation to Carry Bikes and a Bike Rack on a 2010 Toyota Venza
- In terms of appearance both Class II and III trailer hitches for the 2010 Toyota Venza will have the crosstube and receiver visible just below the rear fascia. A Class II hitch, being slightly smaller, will allow for a little more ground clearance. A Class II trailer hitch can handle up to 4 bikes with the appropriate bike rack.
For a Class II trailer hitch that does not require a stabilization strap I recommend # 36512. It has a tongue weight capacity of 300 pounds which is more than enough
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- Comparing Curt and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitches for a 2013 Toyota Venza
- Trailer hitch manufacturers test their hitches for a certain capacity and that is why you will see a difference amongst different hitch brands. Generally speaking, a Class II trailer hitch can have a range of tongue weight capacities, in this case it will be either 300 pounds for a hitch like # 36512 or 350 in the case of # C12341.
I recommend going with a Class III hitch since it is available for your 2013 Toyota Venza, # 87521. You will get a 2 inch receiver on a Class III hitch and it will
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- Is the Mounting Hardware Included with the Domar Stabilizer Jack # TJ01RT
- The Domar Stabilizer Jack, # TJ01RT, does not include the installation hardware. This jack can be welded or bolted to the trailer frame. Having the jack welded to the trailer frame by a qualified professional would be the best option, but bolting the jack to your trailer will work as well.
The bolt holes on this jack are 7/16 inches in diameter and 3 inches apart on center. I recommend using grade 5 or grade 8 bolts for the strongest possible connection. These can be found at most local hard
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- Will Changing from a 55W Bulb to an 85W CIPA EVO Alfas Bulb CM93442 Damage Vehicle Wiring
- A watt is the amount of work done when current flows through at a certain voltage. In terms of light bulbs like the # CM93442 CIPA EVO Alfas you referenced, this would be how much light is emitted when the light is installed in a 12V system on a vehicle. The increased wattage itself will not harm the vehicle lighting system. Your concern will be whether the increased amperage would be too much for the circuit to handle.
Comparing a 85W bulb to a 55W bulb, you would be seeing an increase of
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- Will the Yakima RocketBox Pro 12 Cargo Box # Y07191 Fit on a 2012 Toyota Venza
- The Yakima RocketBox Pro 12 Cargo Box, # Y07191, will fit on your 2012 Toyota Venza as long as it has the factory roof rack with crossbars that run side to side. The crossbar spread will need to be set between 24 and 32 inches to mount this cargo box. The crossbar spread is the distance from the center of the front crossbar to the center of the rear crossbar.
If your Venza does not have a factory roof rack, then a roof rack with crossbars will need to be added to carry a cargo box. If your Ve
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- Fit of Thule Raceway # TH9001 on 2013 Toyota Venza
- All of the Thule 2-bike trunk mounted bike racks including the Thule Raceway you mentioned, # TH9001 are indeed compatible with a 2013 Toyota Venza, but three bike capacity models are not a fit.
To carry womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # TH982XT is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so the bike has great
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- Will the Rola Sport Series Roof Rack for the 2012 Toyota Venza fit Models with 2 Moon Roofs
- The Rola Sport Series Roof Rack with GTX Mounting System # 59731 that you referenced is designed to fit all model 2012 Toyota Venzas except ones with glass roofs or sunroofs, so unfortunately it will not work for you.
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- Thule Hanging Bike Rack Recommendation for Pugsley Fat Bikes
- Due to how wide the tires are on your Pugsley fat bikes I would recommend you go with a hanging style bike rack so that you do not have fit issues with the tires and wheel trays of a platform rack.
Some bike racks have individual bike weight ratings and some, like the Thule Apex 4 Bike Carrier # TH9025, just have an overall weight capacity for the bike. This rack has a capacity of 150 lbs and should do well to carry your 2 bikes that weight 40 lbs apiece.
I attached a review video for this
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- Hitch Mounted Bike Racks for 2013 Toyota Venza, Such as # RhodeGear RG8015221 and Thule # TH9029
- The great news is that you have many options, and if you wish you can use the link provided to visit our search page to narrow your search criteria to find just the right bike rack for your needs. You can select the size of your hitch receiver (2 inch or 1-1/4 inch), the style of carrier (hanging or platform), the type of carrier (folding, tilting, etc) and the number of bikes you need to transport to narrow your choices to what best suits you. I have included an article on selecting hitch mount
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- Is a Battery Connection Required when Installing a Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2012 Toyota Venza
- The Curt trailer wiring harness # C56079 does require a direct connection to the vehicle battery. This is what will power the trailer lights. It is designed this way to protect the sensitive wiring on the vehicle from any shorts that could end up damaging the vehicle wiring and/or electrical components.
The connection has to be made at the battery and not any other location because the harnesses have not been tested for use from an alternate power source. While there is power that runs throu
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- Trailer Wiring Issues with Running Lights Blinking
- Step one is to isolate the problem to either your towing vehicle wiring, your module or your trailer wiring. To begin, disconnect the trailer wiring harness from the towing vehicle.
Since you do show power to your tail light pin on the vehicle connector, first focus on troubleshooting the trailer. Double check that your trailer wiring is not presenting a short. Check the ground wire to ensure that you have a clean secure ground connection. Internal trailer wiring can over time develop wear s
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- Roof Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2013 Toyota Venza with a Factory Roof Rack
- We have two Thule roof mounted bike racks that, according to Thule, will fit on the factory crossbars on your 2013 Toyota Venza. For a wheel mount style bike rack, you will want to look at the Thule Sidearm, # TH594XT. For a fork mount bike rack, look at the Thule Domestique, # TH513. These two bike racks use universal mounting hardware that can accommodate wider factory style crossbars.
I have attached the installation instructions and videos of both bike racks for you to check out.
If
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- Least Visible Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2012 Toyota Venza
- I have included a link to the instructions and to a video showing a typical installation of hitch # 75663 so you can see what it would look like when installed. The round tube designs do match the contours of the vehicle better but ultimately on any hitch you will see the cross tube of the hitch at the back of the vehicle.
I do recommend the Draw-Tite hitch, # 75663 that you have referenced. It is a popular hitch and the 2 inch receiver is compatible with a lot of accessories. be sure to cons
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- Options for Carrying Two Hobie Kayaks with a 2009 Toyota Venza
- I may have a solution that will allow you to load your Hobie Pro Angler 14 kayak on the roof rack of your 2009 Toyota Venza, but before you select a kayak carrier for your vehicle, I strongly recommend checking the weight capacity of your vehicles roof. The weight capacity of most vehicle roofs is not very high and this information should be located in your owners manual.
It is likely that you will not be able to safely load both kayaks on your roof due to the weight of both kayaks. Overload
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- Where Does the Tekonsha P-3 Brake Controller Mount on a 2012 Toyota Venza
- You can mount the Tekonsha P-3 Brake Controller, # 90195, where ever you have room in the cab of your 2012 Toyota Venza. Two things to keep in mind when mounting the brake controller are to have the back of the brake controller pointing in the direction of travel when it is mounted and that it has a 180 degree vertical plane operating range. This means it can be mounted between -90 degree (straight down) and 90 degree (straight up).
Most customers end up mounting the brake controller on the
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- Will 20 Inch and 26 Inch Bikes Fit on the Swagman Pop Up camper Bike Rack at the Same Time
- Yes you can mount 20 inch and 26 inch bikes at the same time on the Pop Up Camper Roof Mount 4 Bike Rack, # S80550. The bikes each fit in their own wheel slots on the rack so the different sizes will not be an issue. I have included a link to the instructions and a link to a video review for you.
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- Will the Thule Raceway Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2009 Toyota Venza and 2012 Hyundai Elantra
- I checked with Thule and the Raceway bike rack, # TH9001, will fit both the 2009 Toyota Venza and the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. I have included instructions and video links for the bike rack for you to view.
If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes I recommend using the bike adapter bar # TH982XT for greater ground clearance and to carry the bikes more level. I have included a link to a video that shows how the adapter works.
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- Will the Thule Passage 2 Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2009 Toyota Venza
- Thule does list the Passage 2 bike rack, # TH910XT, as a fit for your 2009 Toyota Venza. I have included some informational links on this bike rack for you to view.
If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the bike adapter bar, # TH982XT, for greater ground clearance and to carry the bikes more level. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.
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- Trailer Hitch, Wiring, and towing Accessories for a 2011 Toyota Venza
- What the dealer most likely meant is that the Toyota Venza does not come with a factory tow package and thus there are no official tow package parts made for it that are OEM. You can still install a trailer hitch and wiring in your 2011 Venza.
The Draw-Tite Hitch, # 36512, that you referenced is a good choice. Even though the hitch has a gross trailer weight capacity of 3,500 pounds, you must still go by the owners manual for the towing capacity of the vehicle and go by it. If that is 1,000 p
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- Spindle Measurement of Part # SP20484
- The F measurement is the length of the square portion of the spindle stub, which can either slide into the end of the axle and be plug welded in place or more commonly welded to the bottom of the axle tube.
As long as the spindle is going on a 3500 lb axle and the rest of the dimensions match (B, C, D and E), it is not so important that the F dimension match perfectly, just as long as it is not dramatically shorter than the spindle it replaces.
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- What is the Purpose of Using a Stabilizer Strap on a Curt Hitch with a Bike Rack
- Any time you use a bike rack or a hitch mounted carrier you will want to use a support strap like the Curt Stabilizer Strap # 18050, failure to do so could cause damage to the hitch and would void the warranty for the hitch also. The strap will provide extra support for the hitch and will help to reduce the amount of vertical shock that the bike rack would put on the hitch when going over bumps.
Check out the video I attached that shows how the strap would attach from a typical bike rack to a
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- How Visible Is the Hidden Hitch # 87521 Installed on 2011 Toyota Venza
- Hidden Hitch is a brand name, and will not necessarily describe how visible the hitch is. If you look at all the hitches available for your 2011 Toyota, you will see that they are all similarly designed and would all install under the vehicle in the same manner. None of them would be more or less visible than the others.
I have provided a photo of the Curt Class III hitch, part # 13356 which would be pretty representative of how all the available hitches would appear from the rear.
The app
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- Can the Hopkins Backup Sensor System Be Mounted Upside Down
- Yes, the Hopkins Backup Sensor System item # HM60100VA, can be mounted upside down. However, if your rear bumper protrudes out below the license plate, then the backup sensor will not be able to pickup items that are low to the ground. The sensor might then need to be adjusted upward, creating a larger blind spot, to keep it from sensing the bumper. You will also be exposing the sensors to more weather and road debris in the lower position.
You will want to have the sensors pointed in the sam
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- Will Removing Super EZ Receiver Adapter and Threaded Hitch Pin After Use Wear them Out
- It is recommended that the bike rack be removed when not in use anyway so it is designed to be put on and taken off fairly regularly. It should not have a negative impact on any of the receiver adapter parts or the threaded bolt. Just make sure that you do not over tighten the bolt and keep the threaded parts clean.
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- Tips for Routing a Trailer Wiring Harness Power Wire through the Firewall on a 2010 Toyota Venza
- When going through the firewall, there may be an existing wire bundle going through a grommet that you can use to reach the engine compartment on your 2010 Toyota Venza.
If you cannot find a suitable factory location to route the wire, you may find that you will need to drill through the firewall. If you do have to drill, use caution not to drill through any components on the other side. Once you have the wire in the engine compartment, route it over to the vehicle battery. Make sure to avoid
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- Connecting the Power Wire for a Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2011 Toyota Venza
- The power wire on the Tow Ready Trailer Wiring Harness, # 118482, for the 2011 Toyota Venza, has only been tested and approved for attachment to the vehicle battery. The wiring harness is rated for the following:
Max. stop/turn light: 1 per side (2.1 amps)
Max. tail lights: (5.6 amps)
I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a video showing a typical installation for you.
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- Economical Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2010 Toyota Venza
- I checked with Thule and they have an economical trunk mount bike rack that is recommended for use on the 2010 Toyota Venza. The Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier, # TH910XT, would work well on your vehicle and is a good quality rack. We have a review video for this rack, see link, for you to see how it mounts and how bikes are installed on the rack.
Bike racks for carrying 3 bikes are not recommended for the Venza, because the vehicle cannot support the weight of 3 bikes.
The Rhode Gear Super
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- A 4 Bike Rack with 2 Inch Shank Will Fit a CURT Class III Trailer Hitch on a 2011 Toyota Venza
- The CURT Trailer Hitch, # 13356, is a Class III trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver. It can handle a 4 bike trailer hitch mount bike rack and accepts racks with a 2 inch shank like yours. I have included a link to the installation instructions for the hitch for you to view. I have also included a link to an FAQ article on hitch classes.
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- Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2011 Toyota Venza
- In my opinion, the best trunk mount bike rack that is available for the 2011 Toyota Venza is the Thule Raceway 2, # TH9001. What makes this bike rack rise above the others is the fact that it is so light, under 12 pounds, and has several useful features. These include anti-sway cradles and an integrated cable lock.
But the best feature is the retractable cables. Out of all the trunk mount bike racks I have come across, the Raceway is the easiest to install and remove. The cables make installa
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