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• Bolt Sizes for a 2006 Toyota Matrix Trailer Hitch 24812
  All of the hitches available to fit your vehicle are Class I hitches. The most common hitch, 24812, was one which fits with or without the rear fascia. The bolts for that hitch are M12 x 1.25 x 40mm. We offer replacement hardware kits part number RHK. I have included a link to the most popular hitch for you 2006 Matrix and to our hardware kits.
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• Correct Towing Capacity of Curt Hitch for 2004 Pontiac Vibe
  The correct capacity for Curt hitch # C12234 is 2000 lbs towing and 200 lbs tongue weight. I took a look at the owner's manual and it states that your 2004 Pontiac Vibe has a maximum towing capacity of 1,500 lbs, which is the weight you would need to go by. That hitch does come with a drawbar and pin and clip, though if you are looking to tow you will also need a 4-flat connector, which you can add with T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118458. For a 1-7/8" hitch ball you would need # A-80...
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• 2008 Toyota Matrix Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation
  Only the larger vehicles like trucks and SUVs will have the higher capacity 2 inch hitch available. The 2008 Toyota Matrix is a lighter duty vehicle so it only has 1-1/4 inch hitches available for it like the # 24812 which is a custom fit. You'd need to also go with a bike rack designed for this hitch size. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most...
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• Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for 2013 Toyota Venza and 2004 Toyota Matrix
  Because of the upper spoiler-trim piece on the Venza, the trunk mount bike rack I recommend for your 2013 Toyota Venza and 2004 Toyota Matrix is the Hollywood Racks Over-The-Top 3 Bike Rack for Vehicles with Spoilers # HRF2-3. This bike rack is designed to take any weight, that more traditional trunk mount bike racks would place on the spoiler, off of the spoiler by moving the attachment points of the straps on the rack up higher. The # HRF2-3 can carry 3 bikes and has a weight capacity...
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• Availability of a 2 Trailer Hitch for a 2004 Toyota Matrix to Carry a Bike Rack
  You are definitely on the right track when it comes to not wanting to use an adapter for your bike rack. The only trailer hitches that are a confirmed fit for your 2004 Toyota Matrix have 1-1/4" receivers but if you let me know what bike rack you have I can check to see if there is an adapter that was made specifically for your bike rack (provided that we carry your bike rack). For your application I recommend installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12221. This trailer hitch requires...
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• Hitch and T-Connector Wiring Recommendation for a 2004 Pontiac Vibe
  The Draw-Tite trailer hitch that will fit your 2004 Pontiac Vibe is # 24812. The T-one Flat Trailer Wiring for your vehicle is the Tow Ready # 118458. If you need a ball, I recommend either the Tow Ready # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch or # 19258 for a 2 inch ball. I have attached brief installation videos as well as installation instructions for both products. The video is on a 2005 Vibe.
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• What Trailer Hitch And Hanging Bike Rack Will Work On a 2009 Pontiac Vibe
  You will want to check your owners manual or with the car dealer on the towing weight capacity of your 2009 Pontiac Vibe. The tongue weight capacity will be 10 percent of the towing weight capacity. I recommend the Draw-Tite 1-1/4 Inch Class I Hitch, # 24812. This hitch is a simple bolt-on application. Even though the hitch has a 200 lbs. tongue weight capacity you will be limited to the lowest tongue weight capacity in your towing system, either the vehicle or the hitch. I am sending...
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• Correct Trailer Hitch for a 2006 Toyota Matrix XR
  The trailer hitch options for a 2006 Toyota Matrix XR are the Draw-Tite Sport Frame Receiver Hitch part # 24812 and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12013 which both have a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch because of the higher class rating which will allow for more hitch mounted accessories to be used. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12923 is not a good option. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12013 however is and will not require...
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• Why is Draw-Tite Hitch a Class I and Curt Hitch is a Class II for a 2006 Pontiac Vibe
  Hitch manufacturers determine the Class rating for a given hitch. The amount of hardware used to install a hitch isn't a factor. With that said Curt decided that hitch # C12234 will be fine to use with Class II accessories and gave it a Class II rating. Their hitch for the 2006 Pontiac Vibe GT models, # C12221, is also a Class II but it has been tested and rated for a higher tongue weight and gross trailer weight capacity 250/2500 pounds. If you are using the hitch for a bike rack or cargo...
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• Difference in Class I and Class II Ball Mounts and Can They Interchange
  The correct ball mount or draw bar for the Hidden Hitch Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # 24812, on your 2010 Toyota Matrix will be Draw-Tite Ball Mount, part # 3593. When towing with a Class I or Class II trailer hitch, the ball mount that is recommended by the hitch manufacturer should be used. All Class I and Class II trailer hitches are tested and rated with the specific ball mount for that hitch. Using a ball mount that is not recommended by the manufacturer will void the warranty. A...
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• Trailer is not Level When Towing with Recommended Drawbar
  The instructions (see link below) state that the drawbar must be used in the rise position only, for your Pontiac Vibe. Drawbar 3593 has a rise of 2-1/8 inches, and only the drawbar recommended for a Class I hitch should be used. The manufacturer tests for crash safety on Class I and Class II hitches and their recommendation should be followed. If your drawbar is in the correct position and the trailer is still not level you may need to haul that particular trailer with another vehicle....
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• Is It safe To use A Hitch Adapter With My Cargo Carrier?
  Your Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24812 will have its load capacity reduced by 50%. The Draw-Tite Sportframe has a 200 pound tongue weight before you use the adapter, so if you can stay under 100 pounds you will be ok. We do have other options for you that are safer and will give you more load capacity. The 17x46 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs # C18145 and the 19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2005 Toyota Matrix XR
  Currently, there are 2 trailer hitches that will fit your 2005 Toyota Matrix XR. One Class-I # 24812 (Draw-Tite) and one Class-II # C12013 (Curt). With that said, they are all good products but I would most certainly go with the Class-II Curt hitch # C12013 because it will provide a higher tongue weight capacity of 250 pounds and Class-II will work with Class-1 and Class-2 accessories. As a result, giving you more options to choose from. With the Curt trailer hitch, if you plan on adding...
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• Will Hitch that Fits 2005 Toyota Matrix Also Fit 2009 Matrix
  Yes hitches like the Draw Tite part # 24812 fit both a 2005 Toyota Matrix and a 2009 Matrix.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2009 Toyota Matrix Type S Carrying a Bike Rack
  For your 2009 Toyota Matrix Type S I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12228. This is a Class II hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. It has a maximum tongue weight of 250 lbs to handle your bike rack. This hitch has a gloss black powder coat finish and a limited lifetime warranty. I would choose this hitch over the Draw-Tite # 24812 because of the higher tongue weight capacity. This means it can handle more weight from your bikes. It also does not have the same two bike restriction...
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• 2003 Toyota Matrix XR Trailer Hitch Receiver Options
  You have two options that will work with the 2003 Toyota Matrix XR models. Both are Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch receivers, but there are some visual and capacity differences between the two. The Draw-Tite option # 24812 will be more visible than the other and will have less capacity. The Curt option # C12013 which I recommend is less visible and has more weight capacity. I recommend the Curt option because it's more hidden and has a maximum gross trailer weight of 2,500 lbs and a maximum...
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• Trailer Hitch Fit for 2007 Toyota Matrix XR
  All available hitches made for your 2007 Toyota Matrix XR include both Class I and Class II types in the 1-1/4-inch size. All are shown on the linked page. You'll notice all three options, parts # 24812, # C12221 and # C12013, share a very similar overall design; this is due to all of them using the same mounting points on the car's frame. This means that there will not be much if any difference between the installations. Ground clearance will not be markedly better or worse with any hitch. If...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS
  The Curt Class-II hitch # C12221 has a higher weight rating and would work with your 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS. Draw-Tite # 24812 is a Class-I hitch where as the Curt # 12221 is a Class-II. The Class-II hitch will have a higher rating than Class-I. But keep in mind the maximum towing weight capacity of your 2009 Toyota Matrix is 1,500 pounds per the Toyota Matrix owners manual. Per Curt instructions, the fascia might have to be trimmed on models with lower fascia but I pulled the Curt hitch...
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• Why Does Curt Hitch for 2010 Pontiac Vibe Require Stabilizer Strap but Not Draw Tite
  In order to satisfy Curt warranty requirements, any of their Class I or II receivers (like the C12228 you referenced) as well as a few of their Class III hitches must be used with a stabilizing strap like part # 18050. This applies to any non-trailer loads like a bike rack or cargo carrier. Curt has this warranty provision because of the lower tongue weight capacities of Class I and II hitches. The strap prevents any bouncing of the bike rack or other hitch mounted accessory from damaging...
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• Difference Between Trailer Hitches for 2004 Pontiac Vibe and Pontiac Vibe GT
  The only difference is that Curt has one trailer hitch that fits a 2004 Pontiac Vibe GT, part # C12221 and one trailer hitch for a 2004 Pontiac Vibe NON-GT, part # C12234 while the Draw-Tite # 24812 will fit both models. The Draw-Tite hitch is a Class I hitch which requires the use of Class I accessories so my recommendation is to go with the option from Curt, with the right hitch depending on if you have a GT or not. Both the Curt Trailer Hitch # C12221 (GT models) and # C12234 (non-GT...
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• Hitch and Ball Mount Compatibility on 2010 Pontiac Vibe
  Your 2010 Pontiac Vibe can be fitted with either of two hitch classes, either a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch or a higher-capacity Class II type (also 1-1/4-inch size) depending on the version of the Vibe you have. For reference the hitches we offer for your Vibe are linked at right. It sounds like you have a Class I hitch and a non-compatible Class II ball mount. Some Class I hitches have a stop inside the tube to prevent use of ball mounts that are not rated Class I. We do not...
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• Does Draw Tite Hitch part # 24812 Fit a 2003 Toyota Matrix XR
  The Draw Tite Hitch part # 24812 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2003 Toyota Matrix XR. The fit notes are a bit confusing, but the hitch fits the XR and non-XR models. The center fascia of the vehicle would need to be removed to install this hitch on the XR models.
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• Size and Thread Pitch of Attachment Bolt for Draw-Tite Class I # 24812 for 2004 Pontiac Vibe
  The Draw-Tite Class I # 24812 hitch attaches to nuts welded into the frame of the vehicle using M12 X 40mm bolts which have a 1.25 thread pitch. If the weld nuts in your frame are corroded or clogged up with road grime, before resorting to chasing them with a tap, you can try cleaning them using some spray lubricant like WD-40 and a wire brush like the one on a battery terminal cleaner # DW00254.
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• Availability of 2 Inch Receiver Hitch for 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS
  There are no 2 inch hitches available for a 2009 Toyota Matrix, however we do have a solution for you. We have 1-1/4 inch hitches for your Matrix and a nice adapter for making your 2 inch bike rack work with 1-1/4 inch receivers. First you will need a hitch. The Draw-Tite, part # 24812, has a high customer rating and would work just fine for a bike rack and includes a pin and clip. We even have a video of one of these hitches being installed on a 2009 Matrix, I have added a link to it. Since...
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