How Much Can Cargo Carrier Haul on 2024 Toyota Sienna With Hitch Adapter

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Hello, I have a 2024 Toyota Sienna Platinum AWD with a Curt hitch installed by U- Haul that says: Gross Trailer Weight: 3,500 lb Tongue Weight: 350 lb Weight Distribution: 5,000 lb WD Tongue Weight: 500 lb Because it’s a mini van, the receiver is very low to the ground. As a result, I purchase the below hitch adapter from you in order to both raise the location of the receiver and extend it a bit away from the bumper: Patriot Hitches Adjustable Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2inch Hitches - 11inch Rise/ - 7K Which has a higher towing and tongue weight capacity than the car and hitch itself! My intention is to get a cargo basket that allows me to carry additional stuff. More like kids things, extra luggage for when we travel, coolers - that kind of thing. NOT a scooter or a motorcycle. So my questions are these: - what’s the difference between tongue weight and WD tongue weight? I get one is weight distributed, but does that mean that if I spread the suitcases and stuff out I can go by the 500 lb WD number? - I’ve also been reading that hitch adapters reduce tongue weight by 50 - but I’ve read there are factors to that. For example - if the extension is less than 12” it’s only 25. Can you clarify? -Is it 25 / 50 of the WD weight 500 lb or the regular tongue weight 350 lb Overall, I’m wondering if what I’m reading is truly applicable considering I’m just toting luggage - but hey, luggage can be heavy! Long story — long, given all the data, can you help me understand what total weight capacity is for things I put on the carrier? Assuming this includes the weight of the carrier ? Thanks in advance!!

asked by: Jordan

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Expert Reply:

Hi Jordan,

Ok, I think I can clear this up for you, and just to get the final answer for you, the maximum COMBINED weight a cargo carrier and its luggage can weigh in your current setup is 175 lbs (also, apologies for the caps but they don't trust us enough to allow us to use either bold or italics).

As for the specifics, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C22UR on your 2024 Sienna has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity and the use of any adapter, including the Patriot Hitches Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter # PH54FR, reduces that capacity by 50 percent, regardless of length.

The 500 lb tongue weight capacity is for use with a weight distribution hitch, which is a separate system used for towing to help level out the back end of the tow vehicle, so it won't have anything to do with how you distribute the items in a cargo carrier.

That said, 175 lbs is a decent chunk, and you can stretch it out if you get the right cargo carrier; for example the aluminum Curt Cargo Carrier # C18113 weighs only 25 lbs, leaving you 150 lbs of gear to carry.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I am not totally sure what dimension you are looking for, are you asking about the length of the shank section that fits into the vehicle hitch or are you looking for the vertical height of the part that can be set at various heights?

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Answer 2

I would certainly recommend the 1/2-inch wire loom #459075-1. It will hold two jacketed 2 wire 10-gauge wire and three jacketed 2 wire 12-gauge wire. See pictures to the right. In addition, I was able to fit comfortably eleven individual 16-gauge…

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Answer 3

The main difference between the #C22UR and #e56RR hitches for the 2024 Toyota Sienna is that the etrailer Class 3 hitch #e56RR uses a matte black powder coating, while the Curt Class 3 hitch #C22UR has a gloss black coating. Both coatings provide…

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Answer 4

As far as the Curt hitch #C22UR and the Draw-Tite #DT55MR, we unfortunately haven't had a chance to install the hitches yet. With that being said, we do not have the precise ground measurements when fitted onto a 2021 Toyota Sienna. However, both…

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Answer 5

The best hitch for a 2024 Toyota Sienna is the Curt item #C22UR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 350 lbs maximum…

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Answer 6

Between the etrailer #e56RR and Draw-Tite #DT55MR for your 2024 Sienna I would choose the etrailer hitch. The only major differences between the two hitches are the capacity and the powder coat finish. It is true that the Draw-Tite has a higher…

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Answer 7

Hey Matthew, out of the three hitches you're going to want the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C22UR. This one sits the highest off the ground at 11" from the ground to the bottom of the receiver. Still not super high up, but not terribly low…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

Hello Boris, thanks for reaching out. In the case of the 2024 Toyota Sienna, all four of the hitches available are structurally, virtually identical. They all bolt on in the same location, they have similar side flanges, and the crosstube/receiver…

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Answer 10

Both the Curt #C22UR and the etrailer #e56RR trailer hitches are excellent options for your 2024 Toyota Sienna, but I actually like the etrailer option a little more and not just because it has our branding. The etrailer hitch has a matte black…

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Answer 11

Hi Greg; we do carry a hitch and wiring for your 2025 Sienna. The best hitch is the etrailer #e56RR. This has a 2" receiver, bolt-on installation, and a matte black powder coat finish. It also comes with a limited lifetime warranty. For wiring…

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