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• Are Spacer Blocks Included with Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13356 for 2011 Toyota Venza
  Yes, the spacer blocks are included in the hardware that comes with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 13356, for the 2011 Toyota Venza. I have attached a picture of the installation hardware for you.
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• Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for 2015 Toyota Venza
  For your 2015 Toyota Venza the hitch I recommend for you is the Curt # 13356, which is a very popular hitch for your vehicle and our customers who use it have given it a nearly unanimous 5-star review. This is a 2" hitch with a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs and a tongue weight of 350 lbs so you will have no problems using any type of bike rack. I've added a photo of a customer who is using it with a 4-bike Thule rack so you can see how your set up might work. The wiring harness you'll want...
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• Curt or Draw-Tite Class III Hitch for 2015 Toyota Venza
  Between the Curt # 13356 and the Draw-Tite # 75663 Class III trailer hitches for your 2015 Toyota Venza I recommend the Curt # 13356 because of its superior black powder coat finish. This finish tends to last much longer than those from other manufacturers to help extend the overall lifespan on the hitch and resist rust/corrosion. As you probably realized when looking at the two hitches, these units are otherwise pretty much identical. They are going to line right up to existing holes...
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• Vehicle Sag To Carrier About 3 Inches Off The Ground In 2010 Toyota Venza
  I looked at your owners manual and your 2010 Venza is not designed to carry a lot of weight. Your hitch may be rated for 350 lbs tongue weight and 3500 lbs towing capacities, but your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger vehicle. It definitely sounds like you are overloading your vehicle capacity even if the hitch and carrier can hold it, your vehicle cannot. I definitely do not recommend using this combination if your vehicle sags to 3 inches off the ground. Riser kits would...
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• Is an Aftermarket Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness Different than an OEM Trailer Hitch and Harness
  You will often pay inflated prices at car dealers. There is really no difference between the trailer hitch and wiring harness that Toyota offers for your 2009 Toyota Venza than the Curt Trailer Hitch, # 13356, and the Curt Trailer Wiring Harness, # C56079. All trailer hitches must pass specific tests whether they are OEM or aftermarket. In fact, Curt is in the OEM market as well as the aftermarket. Curt manufactures trailer hitches for a few different vehicle manufacturers. All of their...
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• Would the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 have Clearance to Fold Up When Installed on a 2012 Toyota Venza
  The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack, part # SH12G, is a great bike rack. All you need to do to determine if this rack would clear the rear bumper of your car is take one simple measurement. You will need to measure from the center of the hitch pin hole out to the furthest point out on the rear bumper of your vehicle. Most likely this measurement will be 3-1/2 inches since the Curt Hitch recommended for your vehicle (part # 13356) when installed on a similar vehicle as yours here at etrailer had...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Accessories for Towing 5 x 8 Foot ATV Trailer with 2015 Toyota Venza
  If all you'll ever use the hitch for is towing the trailer you described, the Curt Class II trailer hitch, part # C12341 would work great for you. This hitch uses the smaller 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. You also need the ball mount # C45521, pin and clip # F-4, and a 1-7/8 inch ball # A-80 or a 2 inch ball, part # A-82. However, if there's any chance at all you'd use the hitch as an attachment point for a bike rack or a cargo carrying tray like # C18151, you'd be better off going...
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• Will the Thule T2 Bike Rack Clear the Rear Bumper on a 2013 Toyota Venza with Rack Folded Up
  With Curt trailer hitch # 13356 installed on a 2013 Toyota Venza we have found that the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole out to clear the rear bumper is 3-1/2 inches, see linked video showing installation. On the Thule T2 for 2 inch trailer hitches 916, 916XT, 916XTR, or TH9044-TH9046 the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the rack is 4-1/2 inches. So provided you have one of the T2 models listed you will have 1 inch of clearance between...
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• Will Curt Hitch 13356 Fit Both 4 Cylinder and 6 Cylinder Models of the 2010 Toyota Venza
  Curt hitch, part # 13356, will fit both the 6 cylinder and 4 cylinder models of your 2010 Toyota Venza. I double checked with a couple of our manufacturers just to make sure.
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• Is There a Mounting Spot for the Wiring Harness on a Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13356
  There is a way to store the wiring harness plug for your 2014 Toyota Venza but there is no actual mounting spot on the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13356. The way demonstrated in the installation video I have attached for the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118482, is to store the wiring under the floor covering inside the hatch. You can then pull out the wiring to connect to your trailer, being sure to stay away from the latch in the center. Using this...
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• How Visible Is the Draw-Tite #75663 Installed on 2011 Toyota Venza
  Hidden Hitch (which is the same model as the Draw-Tite) is a brand name, and will not necessarily describe how visible the hitch is. If you look at the hitches available for your 2011 Toyota, you will see that they are all similarly designed and would install under the vehicle in the same manner. Neither of them would be more or less visible. I have provided a photo of the Curt Class III hitch, part # 13356 which would be pretty representative of how the available hitches would appear...
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• Does The Curt Trailer Hitch 13356 For A Toyota Venza Stick Past The Bumper More Than The C12341?
  Both the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 13356 and Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Class II # C12341 measure 3-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the most outward part of the rear bumper, so both will stick out exactly the same amount. Between these options I recommend the # 13356 as it does not require a stabilizing strap when using non-trailer loads, and it also has a 2" receiver which gives you a lot more options when it comes to accessories now...
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• Will the Curt Trailer Hitch for the 2010 Toyota Venza Fit with Dual Exhaust and Sway Bar
  As long as the dual exhaust on your Venza is stock the Curt Trailer Hitch for the 2010 Toyota Venza, item # 13356, will fit on your vehicle. The sway bar is located farther forward than the hitch and the hitch will bolt up between the stock exhaust, in two holes in the frame rail, that are covered with tape from the factory. I have provided links to the installation instructions and an installation video for you to review.
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• Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with 2009 Toyota Venza
  First you would need a hitch on your 2009 Toyota Venza. For that the most popular option is the Curt hitch part # 13356. This is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch opening that would work well for you. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. For trailer wiring you would then want the part # 118482 which is a custom fit for your vehicle. Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a...
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• 2 Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring Recommendation For a 2015 Toyota Venza AWD
  The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e22AR and Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13356 are our only class III receivers that are confirmed to fit your 2015 Toyota Venza AWD. Both receivers include spacer blocks to relocate the rear sway bar since you have an AWD version. I recommend installing the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118482 when you install the receiver. This 4-way connector will allow for you to connect to most small trailers as well as use Auxiliary Lights # C53201....
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• Parts Needed For Towing Setup For 2012 Toyota Venza For Towing Pop-Up Camping Trailer
  You have done your homework and have almost everything you need. For your complete towing setup, you will need: Item # 13356 - Curt Hitch (confirmed fit for your 2012 Venza) Item # C56079 - Trailer Wiring Item # ETBC7 - 4-Way to 7-Way Universal Installation Kit for Brake Controller Item # TK94FR- Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller Item # 18159 - Mounting Box (optional, mounting bracket included in Item # ETBC7) Item # 989891 - Ball Mount Kit (Includes: 1 fixed ball mount, 2...
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• Comparing Trailer Hitch Options for a 2013 Toyota Venza
  For starters I recommend going with a 2" hitch receiver over the 1-1/4" receiver for your 2013 Toyota Venza. The 1-1/4" options tend to have more restrictions as to what they can be used with when it comes to accessories. As for the Draw-Tite # 75663 and the Curt # 13356, these trailer hitches are nearly identical as they have the same weight capacities and designs. The only real difference between the 2 options is that the Curt hitch was made in the USA. I have attached installation...
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• Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2013 Toyota Venza
  For your 2013 Toyota Venza I recommend Curt Class III trailer hitch # 13356. My father-in-law also has a 2013 Venza and this is the hitch we put on his car. I have linked a video showing that installation for you. The hitch has help up quite well over the years and they have been very happy with it. They also use it for carrying bikes. For a compatible bike rack that will work with mountain bikes I recommend the Kuat Transfer # KU74FR. This rack holds the bikes at the wheels. It tilts...
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• Is Hardware Included with Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2013 Toyota Venza
  I looked up your current order and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13356 that you purchased does include all the necessary hardware for installation. If you're going to be towing with your 2013 Toyota Venza you'll also need a wiring kit, like # 118482, and ball mount like # 36061. Then for a 2 inch hitch ball use # 19258 or for a 1-7/8 inch use # 19257. I've linked install videos on the hitch and wiring for you to take a look at.
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• Will Curt Hitch # 13356 Fit on a 2016 Toyota Venza
  I checked with the manufacturer and the Curt Class III Hitch # 13356 and the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness # C56079 are both confirmed to fit your 2016 Toyota Venza LE AWD. I've linked an install video for the wiring harness for you to use as a reference. If you need a ball mount and hitch ball, the Curt Class III Ball Mount and 2" Hitch ball # C45036 can complete your towing package on your 2016 Venza.
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• Ball Mount Recommendation for 2015 Toyota Venza for 3-1/2 inches of Rise
  For your 2015 Toyota Venza with a 2 inch trailer hitch like the Curt part # 13356 you want to go with a ball mount that allows the trailer to be towed as level as possible. Based on the dimensions you listed you would need a rise of 3-1/2 inches so that the trailer can be towed level. Since we don't have exactly 3-1/2 inches of rise the best choice is a 4 inch rise since the Venza's suspension is most likely going to settle a bit with the tongue weight of the hitch on it and put you right...
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• Curt Trailer Hitch that Fits 2012 Toyota Venza Recommendation
  You will need a new hitch for your 2012 Toyota Venza as hitch fits are very specific. It's rare that a hitch fits the same model vehicle for more than a few years and basically unheard of to go between models. So for your 2012 Toyota Venza you'd want the Curt hitch part # 13356 and you'd be set. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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• Where to Install Support Strap When Using Curt Trailer Hitch on 2011 Toyota Venza with Yakima HoldUp
  To avoid contact with the spoiler on your 2011 Toyota Venza you can connect the Stabilizing Strap # 18050 to the safety chain loop on the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12341 and then loop it around the Yakima HoldUp # Y02445 bike tray that is closest to your trunk. If you want to avoid using the strap altogether you can use the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36512 instead. This has the same basic design as the Curt option but it doesn't require the use of a stabilizing strap to keep...
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• Does Exhaust have to be Lowered to Install Curt Trailer Hitch on a 2012 Toyota Venza All-Wheel Drive
  According to the instructions for Curt hitch # 13356, linked for reference, lowering of the exhaust is required on all models. And on AWD models you also have to disconnect the sway bar brackets like you said. It might be possible to angle the hitch in without lowering the exhaust but it would be difficult. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or...
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