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

Part Number: C26VV
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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" part number C26VV can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C26VV

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Standard 2" Receiver: Accepts Class III accessories, bike racks, and cargo carriers
  • Tows up to 5,000 lbs (GTW): Handles light campers, boats, and utility trailers
  • Holds up to 500 lbs (TW): Supports hitch-mounted carriers or multiple bikes securely
  • Bolt-On Design: Installs using included hardware—no welding or drilling required
  • Durable Powder Coat Finish: Gloss black coating resists rust and corrosion over time
Made in USA

Features to know about

Add Real Hauling Power: Class III, 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver

When you want to tow a small camper, haul a utility trailer, or mount a bike rack, this Curt Class III hitch gives you serious capability without the bulk. With a 5,000 lbs maximum gross trailer weight and 500 lbs tongue weight rating, it’s built for everyday use—strong enough for towing and stable enough for cargo carriers and racks. The 2" x 2" receiver opening is the standard size most towing and accessory gear is designed around, so your existing equipment will likely fit right in.

Install It Yourself Without the Hassle: Bolt-On Mounting with Included Hardware

You don’t need to weld or drill to get this hitch on your vehicle. The fully welded design bolts straight to the frame using the included hardware kit. The precision robotic welding ensures the hitch lines up perfectly with factory mounting points for an easy install that anyone with basic tools can handle. Once it’s tightened down, you’ve got a solid connection ready for whatever lightweight towing task comes next.

Built to Last Through Weather and Road Grime: Powder-Coated Steel Construction

This hitch doesn’t just look tough—it is. The square-tube design is made from durable steel and finished with a gloss black powder coat over a protective base layer. That double coating helps block out rust and corrosion from rain, snow, and salt exposure, keeping it looking good and working strong over time. Whether you’re hauling in bad weather or leaving a bike rack on year-round, the finish resists chips and wear better than plain painted steel.

Keep Things Looking Clean: Concealed Cross Tube Design

You get strength without sacrificing style. The concealed cross tube keeps most of the hitch tucked up behind the bumper so only the receiver tube is visible. That clean look pairs well with newer vehicles where you don’t want bulky hardware hanging below the rear fascia. It’s a simple way to add capability while keeping the back end looking factory-fresh.

Specs

Receiver Opening

  • Size: 2" x 2"

Class and Rating

  • Rating: Class III

Weight Capacity

  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 500 lbs

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

13519 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C26VV Installation instructions

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4.6

147 reviews
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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.

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Great service,excellent product

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Richard

2/23/2026

Great product. Easy to install



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Installation was straightforward and product arrived sooner than anticipated!



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I'm not sure if it's from shipping or manufacturing. The hitch plates are about 1 inch too narrow and wouldn't fit. I had to put one ear under an excavator track and bend it two force it open.



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Install was straightforward. It was a little challenging getting the hitch into position to put the mounting bolts, but I was able to use a jack and stand.



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Could not ask for a better product and caring staff



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Easy install and easy to attach our bike rack. Great price too! Shipping went smoothly and it is packaged well.



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I want to return this hitch and have you send me another one. It's really beat up. Please advise.



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Package great for shipping and easy to install yourself



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Product came in with thick plastic bag wrapped around the tube and hitch receiver. The part that you bolt to your suv/truck had only packing tape. As UPS truck delivery guy took it from the back of truck, I heard it clunking and pray that nothing is bent or damaged.



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There are several large scuffs on the hitch. It was also sticking out of the original packed box delivery box.



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From the time it was dropped off to being installed and torqued down onto my TX500h was maybe 16 minutes. Very easy and straight forward install.

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Brooke M.

4/15/2025

Wow, 16 minutes was all? That's awesome. Love a straightforward installation. :) Thanks, Jonathan



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Installed in an hour on a 2025 Lexus tx500h. Instructions were straightforward and customer service from the time I ordered through delivery was second to none.



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I was missing one of the washers for install. But the shipping speed and product is very good.



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Super easy ordering and installation! I marked it down one star only due to the shipping/packaging. It was mainly plastic wrap and there was some scuffing of the hitch. Not a show stopper but it could have been wrapped better. My kick sensor still works fine



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I purchased this hitch specifically for my 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited because it was advertised to not interfere with the trunk kick gate sensor. The product demo video even showed it not interfering with the sensor, however, after we installed the hitch, our kick sensor no longer works. It now does 1 beep followed by 2 quick beeps but will not open the rear gate. In doing research online, this is because the hitch is interfering with the foot sensor. Again, I wouldn't have purchased if I knew it would stop our kick sensor from working.



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the hitch was a perfect fit for my lexus tx350. Installed in less than 30 minutes at a local uhaul location.



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Quick delivery, super easy install… packaging definitely leaves something to desire though… thankfully small parts were securely taped to the hitch and the hitch survived UPS lol.

Pro tip. Deep sockets can be a very tight fit on the passenger side bolts (specific to the grand highlander) so recommend having a shallow socket.



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It’s a solid and well made item that directly bolster onyo my Grand Highlander without and issues.



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Fit perfect. Instructions were clear. Took about 20 minutes to install. Didn’t have to lower exhaust pipes, but maybe would have saved a couple minutes if I had.



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The hitch arrived wrapped in plastic and some bubble wrap. Installed by myself on my 2025 Grand Highlander in about 30 minutes (removing packaging, setup, tools, install, cleanup). I highly recommend!



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I received the hitch receiver and installed it myself. I would recommend lifting the car and a 2nd set of hands. Receiver is thick gauge and heavy duty. The black looks clean and the bar hides behind the bumper, only showing the actual receiver stem.



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It fit perfectly and it installed as easy as everyone said. I think I spent a total of 30 min installing it which includes gathering tools, removing bolt hole plugs, and bolting it up. Definitely recommend this hitch to anyone with a Grand Highlander!



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I bought this for our 2025 Grand Highlander. I must say, this was *very easy* to install and even a novice will be able to do it just fine. I used a 3/4" socket wrench and had the hitch installed in 15 minutes by myself by just laying on the ground under the vehicle. The only thing you'll absolutely need is a torque wrench to measure the ft lbs of torque being applied to the screws to ensure a secure attachment. Great value; the hitch is high-quality. The welds are very strong.



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Fit perfect. Easy. On my grand highlander hybrid.

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Kate F.

6/5/2026

Install looks great John! What do you plan on using the hitch for?



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Hitch fit Grand Highlander hybrid. Easy install, just 4 bolts. The threaded holes are already in the frame. Just remove the plastic caps in the holes. I used a jack to help hold it up during install and and extra set of hands. 15 minutes to install. Josh was thorough and followed up on the purchase.

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Brooke M.

5/21/2025

Looks like a perfect fit for the 2025 Highlander! Thank you so much for the photos. Are you carrying anything fun with the new hitch? [I'll be sure to let Josh know he got a shout out from you, too :)]


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    Hey Le, thanks for reaching out! The etrailer # e67MV and Curt # C26VV hitches that fit your 2025 Lexus TX 500h Sport will likely get in the way of the kick sensor. You won't need to disable it, but you might need to kick with a back-and-forth motion instead of a swiping motion in order to get them to pick up the movement of your foot. We've gotten mixed reviews on whether or not the kick sensor will actually still work with a hitch installed, but you at least know you won't need to disable...
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    As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt # C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4, 2023). I would like to think that they would use a similar plug between the Highlander and Grand Highlander models, but it is too soon to say. We have not seen one come thru our shop yet. As soon as we can get our hands on one, or the folks...
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    Hey Eric. Welcome back and congrats on the new SUV. The Curt item # C26VV is listed as fitting the 2026 Grand Highlander but I have a better option for your 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited. It's our etailer item # e69ZV. We've actually already gotten a chance to install this on a 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited and I've linked the installation video for you below. The etrailer item # e69ZV is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. Like the Curt item # C26VV it also has a 500 lbs...
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    Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 500 lbs maximum tongue weight. I really like this hitch because the entire crosstube mounts behind the rear bumper. This leaves only the 2" receiver exposed which not only looks better but helps with ground clearance....
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  • Will I Be Able to Use the Kick Sensor w/ the Curt Hitch for a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?
    Yes, it will! We've sold a few of these and have heard back from some of our customers that have said the Curt Hitch item # C26VV does not affect the functionality of the kick sensor. What typically happens in situations like this is you lose the sensor right around the 2" receiver which isn't a problem because you don't want to be kicking towards it anyways and you have to go to the left or right. The Curt Hitch item # C26VV is custom fit for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid and...
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  • Will Curt Hitch C26VV Mess With Kick Sensor On 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander?
    Hey Craig, thanks for reaching out. For starters, the Curt # C26VV is th correct fit for the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander, as long as you do not have the dual exhaust model. We have sold quite a few of these Curt # C26VV hitches for the Grand Highlander now. We have heard back from several of our customers regarding the kick sensor functionality and here is the scoop. The kick sensor will still work. What happens is the sensor can no longer detect anything directly below the hitch receiver,...
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  • Availability of Trailer Hitch for 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE Hybrid
    Hey Jeffer! Yes, we do have a hitch and wiring for your 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE Hybrid. For a hitch I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C26VV. This is a Class III hitch with a bolt-on installation and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. For wiring, if you have the factory tow package port you can use the Curt # C55245. If you do not have this factory connection the only option is the universal Curt # C59236. I attached an installation video below for the hitch,...
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  • Setting Up A Toyota Grand Highlander For Towing A Boat Trailer With Brakes
    Welcome back, Dimitry! Been a while. ^___^ For getting your new Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX all wheel drive set up for towing, you will want to start with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C26VV (if you don't already have a hitch, of course). This will actually fit a 2024 to 2026 Grand Highlander, so it's the one to get. It will also max out your capacities as it has 5,000 pounds of towing capacity and 500 pounds of tongue weight capacity. It will...
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    Hello Mark, Since you’re using the Curt # C26VV hitch on your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, the distance from the hitch pin hole to the edge of the rear bumper is about 4 inches. Your bike rack’s vertical post sits 6.5 inches out from the hitch pin hole, which means you’ll have around 2.5 inches of clearance between the rack and your bumper. So you’re in the clear, no need for a hitch extension. The rack should fit just fine without making contact with the back of the car. What kind of...
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  • Are there Modifications Needed to Install a Hitch on a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?
    No, none at all. Installing the Curt Hitch item # C26VV, on a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, is about an easy of an installation as you can get. You just have to pop out a couple of weld nut plugs on either side and hold the hitch up. It would be easier with someone to help though. The Curt Hitch item # C26VV has been confirmed to fit the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited. It fits all models of the 2024 except the ones with dual exhaust. I have linked the installation instructions...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Limited Nightshade Hybrid
    Hey Derek, congratulations on the new Grand Highlander! For a hitch I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C26VV. This is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver and a bolt-on installation. Since you don't have a factory hitch it is safe to assume you do not have the tow package either. For wiring, you will need the Curt # C59236. This is a universal splice-in wiring harness. If you would rather have plug and play, you can use the Curt # C55245 along with the Toyota converter PT725-48241....
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    Hey Todd, congrats on the new SUV. To add a class III hitch to your 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend our etrailer item # e69ZV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a maximum tongue weight of 500 lbs. To add a towing wiring harness you will need the Curt item # C55245. The port will be located underneath the rear cup holder on the driver's side. This will provide you with a 4-way connector capable of controlling...
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    Hello Gregg. Yes, I have a great set up for you. For your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C26VV. This hitch can handle a tongue weight of 500 pounds, and a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. For the wiring you will want the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236, also don't forget the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144, this is so you can connect the 4 flat connector to the hitch for a...
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    Hi Jared; if you want to tow the # MPG461B2 with your 2024 Lexus TX 350 you will need a hitch, wiring, and a ball mount. I recommend the following: -Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C26VV -Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56RV -Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches # C45534 The hitch is a Class III with a 2" receiver and a bolt-on installation. The wiring harness has a plug and play installation and will give you a 4-way to power the signal lights on the Malone MicroSport. The...
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  • Will Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Impact Functionality of Kick Sensor on 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander
    Hey Len! The kick sensor will continue to work with the Curt # C26VV installed on your 2025 Grand Highlander. What typically happens is the area right around the receiver is blocked but you really don't want to kick your foot at the receiver anyway. If you swipe your foot across underneath like you normally would (below the receiver of course) it will trigger the sensor. Worst case you would have to place your foot on either side of the receiver but the functionality will not be lost. What...
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    We do carry the Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness w Brake Controller Adapter # TK57VR which Tekonsha has verified to fit your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. This includes the wiring which will allow you to connect a Tekonsha brake controller like the P3 # 90195. If you already have a 4-Way # C59236 on your Grand Highlander you could add our Universal Install Kit # ETBC7 which will plug into the 4-way and includes wiring and circuit breakers for both the charge line and a...
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  • Does the Curt Hitch C26VV Fit a 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander?
    Yes, it does Dan! The Curt Trailer Hitch item # C26VV is custom fit and bolts to your 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the entire crosstube mounts behind the rear bumper. This leaves only the 2" receiver exposed which not only looks better but helps with ground clearance. The Curt item # C26VV is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 500 lbs maximum tongue weight. I have attached a picture below...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid With Dual Exhaust
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  • Comparing Curt and etrailer Hitch for 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
    Hey Jack! That is a great question that comes up pretty often. The Curt # C26VV and our own # e69ZV actually share the same design. The specs are all going to be the same so the main difference is in the finish. The Curt hitch has a glossy finish and the etrailer hitch has the matte black finish. I prefer the matte black since it does a better job hiding dirt and also tends to blend in better with OEM trim on vehicles. If the finish doesn't matter to you I would go with whichever one...
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  • Will hitch that works for a Grand Highlander work for a 2024 Lexus TX 350
    No, the same hitch for a 2024 Toyota Highlander would not be a fit for a 2024 Lexus TX 350. I checked and currently there are only OEM hitches available through a Lexus dealer. I wish that I had one to offer.
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