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• What Hitch Size is Available for 2007 Toyota Avalon
  Hey Jordan, for lighter duty vehicles like your 2007 Toyota Avalon there are only 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the Curt part # C11427 as the larger 2 inch size is reserved for vehicles with higher towing capacities like vans and trucks. Why is it that you are looking for a 2 inch hitch?
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• Transporting Scooter On Back Of 2006 Toyota Avalon With 1-1/4" Receiver
  Hey Brian, I may have a solution for you, but unfortunately there are not any 2" receivers for a 2006 Toyota Avalon, as most sedans are not rated high enough to be able to handle a larger 2" cargo carrier like you are wanting. I'd double check your owner's manual, but it looks like your car has a 200lb tongue weight rating on the 1-1/4" hitch. In that case, you could install the 19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hithes # C18110 you were looking at, as long as the scooter will...
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• Is There Fascia Trimming Required to Install the Curt Hitch # C11427 on a 2011 Toyota Avalon
  To install the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11427 that you referenced, there will be some fascia trimming required. around the exhaust or anywhere for that matter. This install does not require any drilling and only requires temporary lowering of the exhaust. Check out the installation instructions I attached also.
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• Why Does Curt Trailer Hitch for 2008 Toyota Avalon have Higher Towing Capacity than Vehicle
  The answer to that is our manufacturers design a hitch to fit the vehicle and then do the best they can to make it as strong as possible and rate it independently from the vehicle. This is why we end up with higher rated hitches like the Curt # C11427 than vehicles they fit like your 2008 Toyota Avalon. You will need to to abide by the lowest rated component in the setup as the overall towing capacity which in your case seems to be the vehicle.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2006 Toyota Avalon
  There are some great options for trailer hitches for your 2006 Toyota Avalon. I recommend the Curt # C11427 as it has an easier install. To install the Curt hitch, the fascia clips will need to be temporarily removed. The Class I hitch with 1-1/4" receiver and has a 2,000 lb gross trailer weight and 200 lb tongue weight capacity. If you are looking to use your hitch to install a bike rack, I recommend the Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack # TH9058. This bike rack holds up to two bikes and installs...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2007 Toyota Avalon
  For your 2007 Toyota Avalon, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11427 is a great choice. When used with ball mount # C45022 and hitch ball # 19258 the U-Haul trailer will work. For your wiring, I recommend the Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit with 4-Pole Connector (Includes Tester) # 119178KIT. I've attached a video to assist. This combination will allow you to haul a trailer up to 2,000 lbs max when fully loaded.
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• Trailer Hitch Availability for a 2011 Toyota Avalon
  The hitch manufacturers we carry will produce hitches for vehicles if there is enough demand for them. It is then the responsibility of the customer to use the hitch in a way that would not void the vehicle warranty. For your 2011 Toyota Avalon the Curt hitch part # C11427 has been confirmed as a fit. You could use it for carrying a bike rack or cargo carrier along with a stabilizer strap like # 18050. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well. You will...
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• Fit of Yakima Holdup Bike Carrier on 2006 Toyota Avalon With Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 11427
  I do not have a measurement of the distance from the hitch pin hole to the outside edge of the bumper for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4 inch, part # 11427, when mounted on a 2006 Toyota Avalon. However I did measure the hitch itself. The distance from the end of the receiver to the most-forward mounting hole center (the hole at the narrowest tip of the mounting bracket) is 19-1/4 inches. If you measure from the center of this most-forward...
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• Highest Capacity Hitch for a 2007 Toyota Avalon
  The highest capacity hitch for a 2007 Toyota Avalon is the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C11427. This is a class 1 hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. It has a 200 lbs maximum tongue weight. I checked with our vendors and no one has any options for a 2" class III hitch with a higher tongue weight rating. I looked online and the 2007 Avalon has a low towing capacity, I highly recommend checking your owner's manual or calling a dealership and giving them your VIN so they can tell you exactly what...
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• Will CURT Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch # C11427 Be Visible on a 2011 Toyota Avalon
  On the CURT Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # C11427, for the 2011 Toyota Avalon, the crossbar is under the bumper but underneath the car. The receiver portion is the most visible part of the hitch you will see. I do not have a picture of the CURT hitch on a 2011 Toyota Avalon, but I am including a link to the instructions on the Draw-Tite Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # 24870. The instructions for the Draw-Tite hitch will show a side view drawing of how the hitch will be located on the...
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• Availability of 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch Hitch Adapter with Rise
  I am not sure what type of clearance you have to work with but we have the MaxxTow hitch adapter part # MT70655 which has 3 inches from the pin hole to the back of the 2 inch hitch opening which could work well assuming that's enough clearance. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
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• Availability of Trailer Hitch for 2008 Toyota Avalon for Carrying Bike Rack
  For lighter duty vehicles like your 2008 Toyota Avalon there are only 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches available like the Curt Class I hitch part # C11427. We do have bike racks that fit this hitch size though like with the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider # HR200Z. The 2 inch hitch size is generally only seen/used on higher capacity vehicles like trucks and SUVs.
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• How to Install the Curt Stabilization Strap # 18050 to Carry a Bike Rack on a 2005 Toyota Avalon
  The stabilization strap in question is # 18050. I have included a helpful link to another question and answer that contains a video that shows how the stabilization strap should be installed. Only the Curt hitch has this requirement, but it is a good idea for any class I or class II application.
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• Compatibility of Thule OutWay Trunk Mounted Bike Rack with a 2008 Toyota Avalon
  Yes, the Thule OutWay 2 Bike Carrier, item # TH45JV, will fit the 2008 Toyota Avalon. Be aware that the bumper cover may deform with the use of this carrier. If you remove carrier when not in use this will greatly reduce the chance of the bumper staying in the deformed position. Another option for your Avalon is a receiver hitch and a hitch mounted bike rack. The Curt Class I Receiver Hitch, item # C11427, will work nicely with a 1-1/4 inch Class I bike rack such as our Thule Camber, item...
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• Recommended Cargo Carrier For 2011 Toyota Avalon
  The Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C11427 is confirmed to be a fit for your Avalon. This is a Class l hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The tongue weight capacity is 200 lbs. For a cargo carrier or bike rack, you would have to use a stabilizer strap like # 18050. The cargo carrier, part # 6502 is designed to work with a 2-inch receiver. Since using any adapters like part # HTAD in a trailer hitch will reduce the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent, this means the hitch tongue...
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• Is the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13701 Compatible with a 2008 Toyota Avalon
  The Curt # C13701 trailer hitch that you referenced is intended for RVs and Camper Trailers; it is not compatible with your 2008 Toyota Avalon. For your Avalon you will need to go with a custom fit option that was designed to work with your specific vehicle. The Curt # C11427 is what you will want to go with instead. It is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver. You could try using an adapter like the Brophy part # HTAD, but it will reduce the tongue weight capacity by 50% and increase...
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• Recommended Hitch and Bike Rack for a 2007 Toyota Avalon
  I would be happy to help you again. The only hitch available for your 2007 Toyota Avalon is going to be the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C94UR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. It has a 2,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 200 lbs maximum tongue weight. You are going to be extremely limited in options for a bike rack since your hitch is only a class I. The best one is going to be the Thule EasyFold XT Bike...
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• Will Curt 20x48 Cargo Carrier Part C18110 Fit My 2009 Toyota Avalon
  If you are installing a hitch, like the Curt Class l Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11427, then all you need to do is measure the clearance of your bumper to make sure it will fit. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the cargo carrier is 11-1/8 inches. Once you have the hitch installed all you have to do is double check to make sure this will clear your bumper.
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• How to Transport 400 LB Wheelchair with 2011 Toyota Avalon
  The hitch receivers for the 2011 Toyota Avalon are all Class I, like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11427, which have a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs. Carrying a 400 lb wheelchair would far exceed this capacity and there is an extremely good chance that it would damage the hitch as well as the points on the frame where the hitch connects. The best option I can make for you would be to install a Class I hitch and a small trailer like # K2MMT5X7 and make it work for your wheelchair.
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• Trailer Hitch and Bike rack Recommendations for a 2011 Toyota Avalon
  If you decide to go with a trunk mounted carrier then the Thule OutWay # TH45JV is absolutely the best option for your Avalon. I own a version of this carrier and it is by far the easiest trunk mount carrier I have used. What makes it so great, besides the only 2 straps, upgraded cradling system and built-in locking features, is the retractable cable mechanism. This carrier now uses only 2 retractable cables that store inside the rack. This makes installing and removing the rack faster...
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• Does the Cut Hitch C11427 Work with the 1up Quick Rack
  The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11427 is a 1 1/4" receiver tube opening if your 1up has the same shank size it will work out perfectly. The hitch is a Class I so it is limited to transporting up to two bikes at a time. I've linked a video for you to check out of the installation process.
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• Will Class II Hitch for Toyota RAV4 Fit 2006 Toyota Avalon
  The Toyota RAV4 can be equipped with either a 1-1/4-inch Class II or 2-inch Class III hitch, while your 2006 Avalon is suitable only for a light-duty Class I hitch such as those one of those shown on the link provided. Unfortunately, your friend's hitch is not suitable for use on your vehicle. Light duty Class I hitches have specific weight limitations; for example, a hitch-mount bike rack for a Class I hitch can carry only 2 bikes maximum, regardless of the capacity of the bike rack itself....
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• Availability of Class II Hitch for 2007 Toyota Avalon
  The 2007 Avalon is rated only for a light-duty Class I hitch, so there is no Class II hitch available. Light duty Class I hitches have specific weight limitations; for example a hitch-mount bike rack for a Class I hitch can carry only 2 bikes maximum, regardless of the capacity of the bike rack itself. I have linked an article on hitch classes that will explain in detail. We have the Curt Hitch # C11427 that is a confirmed fit for your Avalon. This is a bolt on hitch that requires no...
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• Will Curt Class I Hitch C11427 Work For Pulling Motorcycle Trailer With 2006 Toyota Avalon
  As long as the motorcycle trailer doesn't weigh more than 2000 lbs fully loaded and have a tongue weight greater than 200 lbs, the Curt Class I hitch, part # C11427 would work just fine for a motorcycle trailer. In order to complete your towing setup, you'll need a trailer wiring harness like # 119178KIT, a ball mount like part # C45022 and a # PC2 hitch pin and a 1-7/8 hitch ball like # A-80 or a 2 inch ball like # A-82
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