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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

  • Easy bolt-on installation: Installs in about 10 minutes with no drilling needed.
  • Concealed cross tube design: Only the 2" receiver is visible, maintaining a clean look.
  • Impressive capacity: Supports up to 5,000 lbs towing and 500 lbs tongue weight.
  • Sturdy construction: Fully welded steel with a gloss black powder coat for rust resistance.
  • Fits dual exhaust models: Ideal for 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, no panel trimming needed.
  • Great for various uses: Perfect for bike racks, cargo carriers, and small trailer towing.

Features to know about

Effortless Installation and Perfect Fit: Custom, Bolt-On Design

Imagine a trailer hitch installation that doesn't require any drilling, cutting, or special tools—just a smooth process that takes as little as 10 minutes. This CURT Trailer Hitch Receiver features a fully welded, bolt-on design that perfectly aligns with the pre-existing weld nuts on your vehicle's frame. It’s all about simplicity and precision, making it feel like it was custom-made just for your setup.

Weathering the Elements: Superior Rust Resistance

Ever worried about your hitch rusting over time? With CURT’s powder-coated, square-tube design, the hitch stands resilient against the elements. The gloss black powder coat finish over a protective base layer provides excellent corrosion resistance, ensuring your hitch maintains its strength and appearance through every season and drive.

Tackle Any Load with Ease: Class III Strength

From fishing boats to bike racks, CURT’s Class III rating means it's ready for the challenge. Boasting a 5,000 lbs maximum gross trailer weight and a 500 lbs tongue weight, it’s perfect for a variety of towing needs. This hitch is versatile enough for use with full-size cars, SUVs, and light-duty trucks, so you can switch between vehicles or towing needs without hassle.

Seamless Towing Experience: Concealed Cross Tube

Nobody wants a hitch that ruins the sleek look of their vehicle. CURT’s concealed cross tube ensures that only the 2” receiver is visible below the bumper, preserving the aesthetic integrity of your car while delivering top-notch functionality. This design element means you retain access to features like your vehicle’s foot-activated liftgate sensor without disruption.

Versatility for Any Adventure: 2-Inch Receiver Opening

Planning a family trip with bikes in tow or hitting the road with an ATV trailer? The 2-inch receiver opening offers broad compatibility with a wide range of towing accessories. Whether it's a weekend getaway or a spontaneous adventure, this hitch provides the flexibility you need to carry your gear safely and efficiently.

Built for the Long Haul: Durable Steel Construction

Envision a hitch that’s as durable as the adventures you take. Crafted from robust, powder-coated steel, CURT trailer hitches are engineered to provide long-lasting support and performance. Whether you’re towing over smooth highways or bumpy backroads, this hitch is built to withstand it all, giving you confidence in every journey.

Specs

Receiver and Rating

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
  • Rating: Class III
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 500 lbs

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

Note

No specific notes provided in the description.

13519 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C26VV Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles




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Ratings & Reviews

4.6

82 reviews
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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2015 toyota Highlander

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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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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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

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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Super easy installation and zero issues using it for towing and bike rack. Will definitely come back for all my other towing/hitch needs.



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Solid trailer hitch at a great price. The customer service at the time of transaction was excellent as well. One year in and it shows no signs of wear or rust. I currently use it for holding my bike rack and with a carrier for tailgates, but I wouldn't hesitate to pull a trailer with it.



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2010 Toyota Highlander

The delivery was awesome!! Ordered on Sunday and received on Wed. even during the holiday season!!
The installation went very well. I wasn't 100% sure that the wiring harness would fit my 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX. Your website stated that the fit "hasn't been confirmed"...I took a chance and it fit perfectly. The rear bumper 4 pin connector was a bit of a challenge to access....mainly because of my XXL hand! The 10 pin wiring connector under the interior cup holder was a piece of cake.....only had to remove the cup holder to access the connector...no screws to remove as the instructions stated. There was plenty of room to "park" the wiring and convertor box. I installed the hitch solo...it took a little time but was manageable (only a little cussing). After everything was installed I tested the lights..all OK. I finally checked to see if the kick sensor on the rear hatch would work...again, OK. Only issue with the kick sensor is that the sensing range has decreased somewhat. Tried to attach a photo...no luck.

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Tracy

12/22/2024

One Year Later

Doing just fine!!



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Exact fit, strong hitch, easy to install, and perfect for supporting our 4 bike carrier.



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It was an easy installation. I'll be using it primarily for bike rack.



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2025 toyota Highlander

A little worried about the fit on my 2025 Grand Highlander Max.
Don't worry, fits great and goes on with minor effort.
Curt did a great job.



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The wonderful folks at UPS must have used it as a boat anchor, it came all scraped up the wrapping job around receiver tube could have been better.



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This was my first time ordering from eTrailer and I couldn't be happier with the customer service, delivery, and product. I will definitely be using them again.



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Simple mounting with the four included bolts. Quality control is top notch and shipping was quick. Great company and product. Will definitely keep them in mind for future towing needs.



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Very easy to install. Took maybe 20 minutes including putting lock tits on bolts, getting tools, dragging out the jack, installing, then putting everything away.



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Toyota Highlander

Took ten minutes to install on 2024 Grand Highlander. Feels very solid, looks good, highly recommend!



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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

Just finished installing this on my wife’s new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. Super easy and looks great. Everything lined up perfect. Took about 30 mins. Had my wife help just a little bit holding the opposite end in place just to keep the weight off the bolts so I could tighten up. Goes “up and over” the exhaust. Looks OEM stock. Very solid and feels quality.



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2025 Toyota Grand Highlander

Ships fast. Easy install. Perfect fit!



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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

Really, really easy to install! only took about 30 minutes by myself!

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Ned

1/27/2025

One Year Later

Still working just fine doesnt interfere with the kick-to-open tailgate at all.

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Bryce D.

1/27/2025

@Ned Sweet! Glad to hear that Ned!


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2025 Toyota Grand Highlander

Really easy to install on the Toyota Gr and



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Toyota Highlander

Curt Trailer Hitch appears to be well made. Did align with bolt holes on a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid. If installing at home definitely need two people to make life easier. Also, raising the back tires on roll on ramps helped facilitate access. However, unlike some other reviewer comments the foot activated cargo hatch opening sensor would not work after this hitch installed. Not a deal breaker, but disappointing. Finally, bicycle riders be aware that for this particular vehicle and this hitch a trailer hitch extension was necessary to purchase to allow clearance for the cargo hatch to open when a bike rack was installed!



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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

Fit perfect on our 2024 Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited. The kick sensor still works!!! We were going to get a factory hitch installed when ordering the vehicle but decided against it when the salesman told us that the kick sensor would not work with the factory hitch. This is the second hitch I bought from etrailer with no regrets. Thank you



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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

I'd want to give 3.5 stars because the product itself is great and was very easy to install. But the packaging itself was pretty bad. It's not etrailer's fault that the delivery service left the package in such bad condition but also etrailer could have done a better job securing the product in the box.



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2025 Toyota Grand Highlander

Perfect pot and easy to install



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The hitch I purchased from you is perfect. It fit perfectly and works like a charm.



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Toyota Highlander

Installed on 2024 Grand Highlander Limited. Don’t believe the note in the product description, definitely does fit dual exhaust models. No cutting of panels required (unlike older Highlander models). Do yourself a favor, install with 3 people. One on each side to install the bolts, and one to lift in the center of the hitch. You could do it yourself, but getting around the exhaust isn’t the easiest to handle. We installed with 3, because they were right there watching. About 2 minutes to get it in place with the team. Then about another 5 for one person to tighten up all the bolts.



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Toyota Highlander

Exactly as advertised. Very easy to install on our Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.


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  • Availability Of Trailer Wiring Harness For A 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
    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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  • 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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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring Confirmed to Fit the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
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  • Will 2025 Lexus TX 500h Sport Kick Sensor Need to be Disable with Hitch Installed?
    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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  • Can Hitch For 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander be Installed on 2024 Lexus TX350
    Hi Richard, I took a look and the hitch manufacturers have not test fit a hitch from a 2024 Grand Highlander on a 2024 Lexus TX350, nor have we. However, I did some digging for you and found there is a hitch for a '24 Grand Highlander that people have put on the '24 Lexus TX350, which is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C26VV. So while there isn't an "official" fit, the # C26VV is one that has been successfully put on the '24 TX350.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid With Dual Exhaust
    Hey Micah, I confirmed with Curt that the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C26VV would be a fit for your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander with dual exhaust. If you plan on towing a trailer then you'll want to pick up the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56RV if you have the tow package or the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter # C59236 if you don't.
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  • Do You Have The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver 13519 For a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?
    We already carry the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver(13519) # C26VV. This is the receiver for the new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander.
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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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  • 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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  • What Does the Curt Hitch Look Like When Installed on a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?
    I have attached a picture below of the Curt Hitch item # C26VV installed on a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. I really like this hitch because the crosstube installs behind the rear bumper leaving only the 2" receiver exposed. The Curt Hitch item # C26VV 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. If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring...
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  • Is Modification Required To Install The Curt C26VV On The 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?
    No, you will not have to cut, drill or modify the vehicle in any way when installing the Curt # C26VV on a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. This is actually about as easy of a hitch installation as you will see. You will just lift the hitch into place, and put two bolts on each side. The weld nuts are already present on the frame. Might take you about 10 minutes. We have not got a chance to shoot any videos yet. I have linked the manufacturer instructions below.
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  • Does the Hitch for a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Extend Through the Bumper or Below It?
    Below the bumper. The Curt Trailer Hitch item # C26VV mounts to the bottom of your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander's frame and extends out below the bumper and trim. This installation method requires no cutting of your trim or fascia. The Curt item # C26VV is the only hitch currently available for the new 2024 Grand Highlander (09-13-2023). It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. I have attached the installation...
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  • Does the Curt Hitch C26VV Fit the New 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?
    Yes, it does. The Curt Trailer Hitch item # C26VV has been confirmed to fit the new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to the Highlander 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. If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C59236 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
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    The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C26VV fits your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. This gives you a 2" receiver opening allowing for a large selection of hitch mounted accessories and ball mounts. I recommend installing the Curt Curt Powered Tail Light Converter # C59236 when you install the receiver. This will give you a 4-way flat connector which allows you to connect to most small trailers or Auxiliary Lights # C53201.
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    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. 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 really like this hitch because the entire crosstube mounts behind the rear bumper leaving only the 2" receiver visible. This not only looks better but helps with ground clearance. To...
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  • Will The Curt C26VV Fit The 2024 Toyota Highlander (Not Grand) And Will It Require Cutting?
    The Curt Class 3 Hitch # C26VV does not require any cutting, but it is only going to fit the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. This will not be an option for the not grand highlander. All of the hitches we offer for the 2024 Toyota Highlander, like the Curt # C99FR will require removal or trimming of the plastic underbody panel. I wish we could offer you an option that does not require cutting but unfortunately there is nothing available.
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  • Recommended Hitch for a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
    I would be happy to and congrats on the new SUV. To add a 2" hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt item # C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the entire crosstube mounts behind the rear bumper leaving only the 2" receiver visible. This 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...
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  • Weight of Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
    The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C26VV that fits your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander weighs 37 lbs.
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  • Trailer Hitch & Towing Capacity of 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
    I took a look at the owner's manual, and the towing capacity of your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is 5,000 lbs. We do have a hitch that fits your '24 Highlander and has a 5,000 lb towing capacity to give you the full towing capability of your Highlander. The hitch is from Curt and is the following part number: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C26VV
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