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How Visible Is the Hidden Hitch # 87521 Installed on 2011 Toyota Venza

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

T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector


T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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20 reviews

118482

Retail: $74.51

Price:  $59.95

Product Summary:

Trailer Hitch Wiring
Powered Converter
Custom Fit

Product Specs:

4 Flat


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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"


Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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20 reviews

13356

Retail: $286.56

Price:  $171.94

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


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Hitch Ball with 1-7/8" Diameter and Medium Shank, 2,000 lbs GTW - Chrome


Hitch Ball with 1-7/8" Diameter and Medium Shank, 2,000 lbs GTW - Chrome

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43 reviews

19260

Retail: $9.98

Price:  $7.49

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


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Ball Mount 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop, 7,500 lbs


Ball Mount 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop, 7,500 lbs

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260 reviews

2923

Price:  $17.20

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


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Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - Stainless Steel Flush Design for 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver


Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - Stainless Steel Flush Design for 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver

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68 reviews

40107

Retail: $26.95

Price:  $23.95

Product Summary:

Hitch Lock
Universal
Keyed Alike
Stainless Steel

Product Specs:

Fits 2 Inch Hitch


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Hitch Ball with 2" Diameter and Medium Shank, 7,500 lbs GTW - Chrome


Hitch Ball with 2" Diameter and Medium Shank, 7,500 lbs GTW - Chrome

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178 reviews

63845

Retail: $10.41

Price:  $8.49

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


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Pin and Clip For Class III, IV and V Trailer Hitch Receiver


Pin and Clip For Class III, IV and V Trailer Hitch Receiver

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116 reviews

PC3

Retail: $10.40

Price:  $5.16

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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Product Page this Question was Asked From

Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"


Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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18 reviews

87521

Retail: $271.88

Price:  $175.95

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


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