Question:
What is the difference between a standard hitch for my 2011 Toyota Venza and a hidden hitch? What part is hidden?
asked by: Jack B
Expert Reply:
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 appearance, installation procedure and weight capacities of all 3 Class III receivers are extremely similar. In this instance, you could choose the less expensive Curt # 13356 without feeling that you sacrificed anything.
If you were planning on using the hitch to tow a trailer, you might also need the following:
Ball mount, part # 2923
Wiring harness with trailer connector, part # 118482
1-7/8 inch trailer ball, part # 19260
2 inch trailer ball, part # 19247
Pin and clip, part # PC3
Locking stainless steel hitch pin, part # 40107
I have provided links to the install instructions for the hitch as well as the wiring harness.
expert reply by: Mike L

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Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Product Summary:
Custom Fit Hitch
Class III
Visible Cross Tube
350 lbs TW
3500 lbs GTW
Product Specs:
2 Inch Hitch
4000 lbs WD GTW
400 lbs WD TW
Hitch Ball with 1-7/8" Diameter and Medium Shank, 2,000 lbs GTW - Chrome
Product Summary:
Hitch Ball
Standard Ball
2000 lbs GTW
Class I
Chrome
Product Specs:
2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
1 Inch Diameter Shank
Ball Mount 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop, 7,500 lbs
Product Summary:
Fixed Ball Mount
Standard Ball Mount
Hollow Shank
Standard
Steel
Product Specs:
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Rise - 3/4 Inch
Drop - 2 Inch
Class III
7500 lbs GTW
Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - Stainless Steel Flush Design for 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver
Product Summary:
Hitch Lock
Universal
Keyed Alike
Stainless Steel
Product Specs:
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Hitch Ball with 2" Diameter and Medium Shank, 7,500 lbs GTW - Chrome
Product Summary:
Hitch Ball
Standard Ball
7500 lbs GTW
Chrome
Product Specs:
2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
2 Inch Diameter Ball
1 Inch Diameter Shank
Pin and Clip For Class III, IV and V Trailer Hitch Receiver
Product Summary:
Pins and Clips
Hitch Pin
Product Specs:
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
5/8 Inch Diameter
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Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Product Summary:
Custom Fit Hitch
Class III
Visible Cross Tube
350 lbs TW
3500 lbs GTW
Product Specs:
2 Inch Hitch
4000 lbs WD GTW
400 lbs WD TW