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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Cargo Large Cargo Carrier for a 2005 Lexus RX 330
  In order to use a cargo carrier on a 2005 Lexus RX 330 you'd need to start with a trailer hitch, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98857 is what I recommend. In comparison to the other options, this one has a matte finish which better blends in with the vehicle. The 60x19 Curt Cargo Carrier part # C18100 would then work well for this setup. The inside dimensions are 60-3/16" long x 19-3/8" wide x 2-15/16" tall so that is what you'd need to use to determine fit of your storage...
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• Does Tow Package Affect Install on etrailer Trailer Hitch on 2005 Toyota Highlander
  The factory tow package won't affect the install of the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98857 on your 2005 Toyota Highlander. I believe what you are talking about are tie-down brackets, which are on some models of Highlander. You'll just remove those and it won't have any impact at all on the hitch or the install.
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• Can I Remove the Spare Tire After Installing the etrailer Hitch on a 2008 Lexus RX 350?
  Yes, it can. Once you install the etrailer Hitch item # e98857 on your 2008 Lexus RX 350 you will be able to lower the spare tire if needed. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Lexus 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 tongue weight. What do you plan on using a hitch for?
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• Mounting Hole Dimensions For etrailer Class 3 Hitch e98857
  Good morning, Doug. I took a walk out to our warehouse and measured the etrailer Class 3 Hitch # e98857. I edited a few pictures to show the dimensions. I can't really say if this will fit a Toyota Previa so you best bet will be to measure. Right now it looks like there is no custom fit hitch made specifically for a 1995 Previa. The # e98857 is a custom fit hitch listed for the following vehicles: 2004 - 2005 Toyota Highlander 2006 - 2007 Toyota Highlander excluding Hybrid 2006 - 2007...
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• Does etrailer.com Hitch # e98857 Fit 2007 Toyota Highlander with Full Size Spare
  The etrailer.com hitch part # e98857 that you referenced is compatible with the 2007 Toyota Highlander non-hybrid that you have and will not interfere with the full size spare you have either.
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• Hitch Receiver for 2005 Toyota Highlander Compatibility with Weight Distribution System
  Unfortunately I can't identify that hitch on your 2005 Toyota Highlander. It doesn't look like any we currently carry for your vehicle. We have two options that are WD system compatible and one that isn't, so I can't confirm that you will have that capability although it does look sturdy. The only confident recommendation I can make since we can't ID that hitch is to replace it with # e98857 which is rated for WD use. If you choose to add a weight distribution system, our current hitches...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2006 Lexus RX 330
  Out of the three hitches that are confirmed for your 2006 Lexus RX 330 The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 inch # e98857 is best because it has an extra coating of rust resistant paint on it making the paint coat to last longer in the elements. The hitch is also made in the USA. The trailer hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required, and has a matte black powder coat finish that is over a protective base coat that offers...
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• What Vehicles Does etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver e98857 Fit
  Yes, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98857 fits the following: 2004 - 2005 Toyota Highlander 2006 - 2007 Toyota Highlander excluding Hybrid 2006 - 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2004 - 2006 Lexus RX 330 2007 - 2009 Lexus RX 350 2006 - 2008 Lexus RX 400h I've attached a few installation videos to this as well in case the person you sell it to has one of these vehicles.
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• Can 2005 Toyota Highlander Hitch Be Reused for 2018 Toyota Highlander?
  The Toyota Highlander has through two generation changes between your 2005 and your 2018 and some facelifts which means your old hitch is not compatible with your new vehicle. You can really see how much has changed (for the better!) when you compare a 2005 Toyota Highlander hitch like the etrailer # e98857 with the newer 2018 Toyota Highlander hitch like the Draw-Tite # DT65MR. The hitches for the older models needed to noticeably angle forward and maneuver around the exhaust. It also...
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• Can The Spare Tire Still Be Accessed After Installing The Etrailer Hitch On A 2007 Lexus RX 400H
  The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" Item # e98857 on your 2007 Lexus RX 400h does still allow the spare tire to be removed. It may require the front edge to drop first as you lower it. This allows enough room for the back edge to be pushed forward enough to pass the cross tube of the hitch. If you plan on towing at all I recommend the 4-Pole Flat, Hardwire Kit, and Circuit Tester Item # C59236. This kit not only ensures you have proper...
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• Install Video that Can be Used for 2007 Toyota Avalon for Trailer Wiring
  I did find the install video you are looking for and I attached it to this page but it is an older harness that's not still around which is why it's hard to find. You can use it as a guide though for the current harnesses we carry like the # HM48925.
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• Best Trailer Hitch Receiver and Ball Mount To Eliminate Rattle For a 2007 Toyota Highlander
  I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98857 for your 2007 Toyota Highlander. This receiver has a solid steel construction with precision, robotic welding to eliminate the chance of rattle when going over bumps. It uses a matte black finish to give it a factory appearance and it is made in the USA. When using a Solid-Tow Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w Stainless Balls # DTSTBM6400-2S removes any play from the receiver to the hitch ball to prevent rattle. It is constructed of Solid...
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• Recommended Towing Package For A 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2006 Toyota Highlander The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 inch # e98857 is 100% confirmed to fit your vehicle. The trailer hitch has a matte black powder coat finish that is over a protective base coat that offers a superior rust resistance. The hitch has a bolt-on installation that requires no welding. The Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236...
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• Best Trailer Hitch for a 2004 Toyota Highlander
  The best trailer hitch option for a 2004 Toyota Highlander is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98857. This trailer hitch has a bolt-on fit with no cutting or drilling required. It has a matte finish which blends in well with the vehicle and helps hide scratches. It can also be used with a weight distribution system if needed which is used for towing. That said. you will need wiring if you'll be towing and in which case I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole...
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• What Size Thread Tap Would Be Needed for Install Hardware of etrailer Hitch e98857
  The etrailer hitch part # e98857 that you referenced comes with bolts that are sized M10-1.25.
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2005 Toyota Highlander
  Adding a transmission cooler to a vehicle that is going to be towing is a really great idea. Especially if the vehicle wasn't equipped with any type of tow package. Often times the factory transmission cooler is barely adequate when not towing so when you are towing a cooler will do an excellent job prolonging the life of it. The Derale part # D13501 would be a really solid option that's confirmed to fit. Also the etrailer hitch part # e98857 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for...
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• Comparing Curt and etrailer Hitches for a 2006 Toyota Highlander
  The only difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13530 and the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98857 for a 2006 Toyota Highlander is finish. The Curt hitch has a shiny finish and the etrailer hitch has a matte finish which sometimes blends in better with the vehicle. They can both be used with a weight distribution system.
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• Tongue Weight Capacity of etrailer Trailer Hitch For 2007 Toyota Highlander
  I don't know the weight of the platform and scooter, so I can't definitively say yes or no to your question; what I can tell you is that the relevant weight you are looking for is the tongue weight, and the tongue weight capacity is 350 lbs for the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98857. So what that means is just that the most the scooter and carrier/platform can weigh (in total) is 350 lbs to use the # e98857. This is the highest tongue weight capacity for a hitch on an '07 Highlander.
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• What Trailer Hitch Fits The 2005 Toyota Camry?
  Hello Craig. We do offer a hitch for the 2005 Toyota Camry, but the # e98857 you mentioned is only for a Toyota Highlander or Lexus RX 330 and 350, so this will not fit a Camry. The correct hitch for your 2005 Toyota Camry is the following: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" # C12339 I have provided a link to our install video for you below.
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• Recommended 7-way Connector For 2007 Lexus RX 350
  I have another option for you, but the Curt T-Connector Harness # C55242 you were looking at is designed for select Ford Trucks and will not fir your 2007 Lexus RX 350. To add a 7-way connector to your RX 350 you will need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118478 to first add a 4-way connector, and the adding the # ETBC7 to make it a 7-way connector. The # ETBC7 will plug into the newly installed 4-way connector and require a few more connections. The blue wire will get run underneath...
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• Can Hitch from 2007 Lexus RX 350 Also Fit 2004 RS 330
  The etrailer hitch part # e98857 fits a 2004 Lexus RX 330 as well as a 2007 Lexus RX 350. You might check to make sure the 2004 model is a 330. If so, your hitch would transfer.
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• Trailer Hitch for 2007 Toyota Highlander for Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist
  We do have the exact trailer hitch receiver you need for your 2007 Toyota Highlander so you can install the Rhino-Rack T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist and Support Bar for 2" Hitches # RTL002. The correct hitch for your '07 Highlander for the Load Assist is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98857. This is a Class III 2" hitch that will allow you to easily mount the Rhino-Rack T-Load. The T-Load does come with everything you need in order to use it, though in order to lock it you...
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• What Does etrailer Hitch for 2004 Lexus RX 330 Weigh
  The etrailer hitch part # e98857 that you referenced weighs 39 lbs.
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2006 Toyota Highlander
  For your 2006 Toyota Highlander the best hitch option is the etrailer part # e98857 as this has the best weight capacities, the easiest install and has a matte finish instead of gloss which is a bit more durable and makes it a little less visible. Then for trailer wiring the best option is the # C59236. This isn't a plug and play option but there are none for your exact vehicle configuration.
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