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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
  The etrailer Class III hitch part # e43ZR is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and would be a great option. It has a 3,500 lb trailer towing capacity as well. For a ball mount you'd want the part # 36051, hitch ball # 19258 for a 2 inch ball or part # 19256 for 1-7/8 inch ball. For trailer wiring you'd then want the part # 118811 which is a confirmed fit.
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• Can I Attach A Hitch Cargo Carrier To A Trailer Hitch On A 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
  I do have a solution for you that would not require a trailer hitch adapter, meaning you can carry up to 200 lbs on the tongue of your trailer hitch. This is the maximum tongue weight for the trailer hitch compatible with your 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, part # C11001. The tongue weight will include the weight of the carrier and the items you will be carrying. The 20x47 Reese Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs, part # 63155, weighs about 44 lbs, leaving you with 156 lbs...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness for 2002 Toyota Highlander
  The Plug-N-Tow wiring harness you mentioned, part # 33425 is indeed the correct harness for your 2002 Highlander. The harness is pretty easy to install, using existing connectors located behind the tail light assemblies with an additional wire that is ran to the positive battery terminal. Assuming that you already have a drawbar like part # D-4, Hitch Pin and Clip, # PC3, for a 2 inch receiver or # 36051 for a 1-1/4 inch receiver and the appropriate trailer ball for your trailer, you...
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• Comparing Weight of 1-1/4 Inch Receiver to 2 Inch Receiver for 2020 Honda CR-V
  For your 2020 Honda CR-V, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" # 36597 has a shipping weight of 24 lbs and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13397 has a shipping weight of 30 lbs. Even with a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. I still recommend using the 2 inch receiver because there are more accessory options and sometimes more cost efficient options using that receiver size. For instance the # 36051 is recommended for the...
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• Is Drilling Required to Install etrailer Trailer Hitch # e53AR on a 1995 Dodge Dakota
  According to the installation instructions, you will have to do a little bit of drilling in order to install etrailer Trailer Hitch, # e53AR, on your 1995 Dodge Dakota. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view. With any of the available hitches for your truck, there will be some drilling involved. If you decide to go with this hitch, the ball mount is # 36051 and you can use pin and clip # PC2. For a ball you can use # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or # 19258 (2...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations/Comparisons for a 2006 Subaru Forester
  For the 2006 Subaru Forester there are only Class II hitches with 1-1/4 inch receivers available. The Draw-Tite hitch # 36311 and Curt hitch # C12038 are both rated for 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. The Curt hitch is rated for 350 pounds tongue weight and the Draw-Tite is rated for 300 pounds tongue weight. These capacities are greater than what the vehicle is capable of though. According to the owner's manual if the trailer has brakes then the vehicle can tow 2,400 pounds gross...
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• Install of Curt C11555 On 2014 Honda CR-V- Can Underbody Panel Be Left Off Instead of Trimmed
  That would be entirely up to your discretion. The linked installation instructions for the Curt # C11555 include a diagram outlining exactly where the panel needs to be trimmed, but if you wish you could certainly simply remove the panel and not re-install it. The panel makes the vehicle slightly more aerodynamic, but we're talking by a tiny amount. Not all models of the CR-V have the panel, so leaving it off wouldn't be a big deal. If you'll be using the hitch for some light duty towing,...
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• Modifications Needed for 2014 Chrysler 300S To Install Class II Trailer Hitch
  According to the installation instructions for the Draw-Tite Class II trailer hitch, part # 36548, there is no cutting or modification if the bumper fascia required (see linked instructions). However, on 2011 and newer vehicles, there's a plastic appearance panel under the vehicle that would need to be removed and left off the vehicle. There is a trailer wiring harness available, part # C56145. If you'll be towing with this hitch, you'll need a ball mount like # 36051 but remember to account...
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• Towing Capacity of 2014 Honda CR-V
  According to Honda the towing capacity for your 2014 Honda CR-V is 1,500 lbs. As long as your trailer is not over 1,500 lb when loaded you'd be totally fine. The Draw Tite hitch part # 36520 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your vehicle though and would be a great option for a hitch. For a ball mount then you'd need the part # 36051 and for a hitch ball # 19258 for a 2 inch size and part # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch size. For trailer wiring you'd then want the T-One kit part # 118561...
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• 2015 Toyota Sienna Se Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Ground Clearance
  The rear of your 2015 Toyota Sienna does sit pretty low. For a trailer hitch for your vehicle the best option is going to be the smaller 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch size like the part # 36513 as it will offer slightly better ground clearance than a 2 inch hitch. For a ball mount you would need the part # 36051, 2 inch hitch ball # 19258 or 1-7/8 inch ball # 19256. For trailer wiring you would then want the # 118498.
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• Least Noticable Trailer Hitch for a 2003 Toyota Avalon XLS
  The least noticeable trailer hitch we offer for your 2003 Toyota Avalon XLS is the Draw-Tite # 36293. This Class II trailer hitch has a towing capacity of 300lbs tongue weight and 3,500lbs towing weight. You will want to be sure that your vehicle is capable of supporting this type of weight, just because the hitch is designed to doesn't mean the vehicle can, be sure to check your owners manual. Some other items you will need to tow a small trailer are a ball mount and a ball like # 36051...
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• What is the Towing Capacity of a 2013 Honda CR-V
  You are correct, the trailer hitch is rated higher than the 2013 Honda CR-V but you still have to go by the weight capacities of the vehicle since they are lower. So you will want to stay within the manufacturers 1500 pound limit, even though the hitch is rated higher. The 2300 pound trailer is going to be too much for the CR-V. You would either need a different tow vehicle or an even lighter trailer. If you go with a lighter trailer then you will also need a ball mount, pin and clip,...
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• Trailer Hitch for 2002 Toyota Avalon to Tow Dirt Bike
  I took a look at the owner's manual for your 2002 Toyota Avalon and this vehicle has a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs. So while you could use the Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 36293 you would need to tow your dirt bike on a trailer because your bike's 350 lb weight combined with a bike carrier would be more than double the tongue weight capacity of your Avalon. Along with a hitch you would also need to add a 4-way connector to power your trailer's...
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• Everything Needed for a 2005 Hyundai Tucson to Tow a Trailer
  You will need five separate parts to tow a trailer with your 2005 Hyundai Tuscon. You will need a trailer hitch, a ballmount, a pin & clip, a hitch ball, and a wiring harness. You have 7 different hitch options for your Tuscon. I would recommend purchasing and installing a hitch with a 2 inch receiver opening over a smaller 1-1/4 inch hitch opening; the larger hitch will give you a lot more options for accessories. Also, we happen to have a very competitively priced Curt Class III Trailer...
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• Hitch for 2019 Toyota Camry to Tow Motorcycle Trailer with 565-lb Harley Davidson
  I'll start off by mentioning that from my research, it looks like the weight of the Stinger Folding motorcycle trailer you're looking at weighs in at around 220-lbs. When you add the 565-lb Harley to the trailer, you're looking at a total weight of a little less than 800-lbs. You'll want to consult your owner's manual for confirmation on the towing capacity of your 2019 Toyota Camry, but using the Curt # C11576 should allow you to tow that setup without any issues (I'm showing the towing...
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• Does Tow Hook Have To Be Removed For All Trailer Hitches On 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
  I did some research and found that all of the trailer hitches we offer for your 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport require the removal of the tow loop. I recommend the Curt trailer Hitch, part # C13079. This is a Class lll hitch and has a 2 inch receiver opening. One note from Curt is that all non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps, like part # 18050. Failure to properly support these loads will void your hitch warranty from...
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• Installing Brakes On A Trailer Towed By 2004 Subaru Forester
  I researched the owner's manual for your 2004 Forester and found the chart for towing a trailer. If you have a manual transmission you can tow a trailer with no brakes that weighs 1000-lbs or less. If the trailer has brakes you can tow up to 2400-lbs. If you have an automatic transmission you are limited to 1000-lbs if the trailer has no brakes and 2000-lbs if the trailer has brakes. It may be more cost-effective to find a trailer that already has brakes installed. Adding brakes to...
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• Towing Capacity of 4 Cylinder 2012 Chevy Equinox and Parts Needed to Tow
  I checked the owner's manual for a 2012 Chevy Equinox and found that the 4 cylinder models have a 1,500 pound towing capacity if the trailer has brakes. If the trailer does not have brakes it is limited to 1,000 pounds gross trailer weight. So it can tow provided that the gross trailer weight capacity is within the capacities listed above. Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 36408 is a great choice for your Equinox but it is limited to the capacity of the vehicle. I have linked a video showing installation...
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• Comparison Between Hidden Hitch # 90089 and Draw-Tite # 36520 for 2014 Honda CR-V
  Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch are both sister companies that are owned by the same parent company, Cequent Performance Products. Both hitches are identical. The hitches share the same weight capacity, installation would be the same and the quality would be equal. If you'll be using the hitch for towing, you'll need the ball mount, part # 36051. You'll also need the trailer wiring harness, part # 118561 and a 1-7/8 inch trailer ball, part # 19256 or a 2 inch ball, part # 19258. I've provided...
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• Recommended Class II Trailer Hitch for Towing Small Utility Trailer w/ 2008 Subaru Forester
  The Curt Class II trailer hitch you referenced, part # C12038 has a 3500 lb towing/350 lb tongue weight capacity. If you'll only be using the hitch for towing a trailer, it should work just fine for you. However, if you're wanting to use the hitch as an attachment point for other hitch mounted accessories like a cargo carrier or a bike rack, it wouldn't be the best choice. Curt's warranty requirement state that all non-trailer loads need to use a stabilizing strap, like part # 18050. The...
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• Dimensions For 1-1/4" Ball Mounts From Ends Of Mount To Receiver Hitch Pins
  Here are the measurements for each of the ball mounts that you requested. I took measurements from the center pin to both ends of the ball mount. I have included images with the measurements as well. Draw-Tite Drawbar # 36051 8-3/8" and 1-15/16". Curt Class II Drawbar # C45519 10-3/4" and 1-1/2". Draw Tite Drawbar # 36053 11-1/16" and 2". Curt Class I Drawbar # C45019 10-7/8" and 1-7/16".
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• Hitch With Most Ground Clearance for 2020 Subaru Impreza
  When the Draw-Tite Class II # 36644 is installed on a 2020 Subaru Impreza, you'll have right at 14-1/2 inches of ground clearance under the hitch, which better than any of the other hitches we offer for that vehicle, and is excellent for a vehicle of that type. Ten to 12 inches is about average for a smaller car like the Impreza, so 14-1/2 is pretty good. If you'll be using the hitch for towing, you'll need a few other items to complete your towing system. for a trailer wiring harness,...
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• How to Determine the Correct Ball Mount for a 2010 Ford Escape with 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch
  Given that the trailer hitch on your 2010 Ford Escape has a 1-1/4 inch receiver indicates that it is a either a Class I or Class II trailer hitch. With Class I and II hitches you are supposed to use the ball mount specified by the hitch manufacturer for warranty reasons. Class I and II hitches are tested with and given their rating based on a specific ball mount which is why you are supposed to use that specific ball mount. If it is an aftermarket hitch from Reese or Draw-Tite you would...
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• Recommended Towing Package For 2011 Kia Sorento 4 Cylinder
  If your 2011 Kia Sorento does not have the dual exhaust system with a tailpipe on both the driver and passenger side, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class ll Hitch, part # 36511. This hitch has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. I have attached an installation video for this hitch on a Sorento you can check out. You may be interested in a Draw-Tite Ball Mount like part # 36051. This drawbar provides a 5/8 inch rise or a 1-1/4 inch drop and measures 7 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole...
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