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• Recommended Rise for Ball Mount on 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Towing Escapod Topo
  The Curt RockerBall Anti-Rattle Towing Kit # C43KR takes the additional height of the base of the RockerBall into account for the listed 4" rise and 5" drop. I have attached an image below showing how it is measured. Typically, you find the correct rise and drop by measuring the distance from the ground to the top of your receiver hitch opening and subtracting the distance from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. This should be done with your vehicle loaded for accuracy, you do not...
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• How Do I Know How High The Ball Should Sit Above the Ground
  This will depend on the hitch used and the height of the trailer coupler. You want the trailer to be as level as possible. We have a page on calculating hitch height and coupler height to help you find what ball mount would work best. Most light duty trailers are 16-17 inches in coupler height, so we recommend ball mounts on the hitch pages that will give that particular vehicle 16-17 inches on the ball mount. The ball mount that provides 16-17 inches height for a 2008 Hyundai Entourage...
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• Adjustable Ball Mount With Sway Control Tab
  You can pick up a ball mount like the Curt # D320 with a sway control tab that offers 4 inches of drop right here on this page! The Draw-Tite # 7390 is adjustable between 3-3/4" of rise and 5-1/4" of drop and has a 6,000 lb towing capacity and 600 lb tongue weight capacity. Your other option is to use a ball mount with a 4" drop and 7,500 lb capacity such as the Draw-Tite # 2753 with Reese Sway-Control Bracket # RP26003.
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• Trailer Towing Capacity of 2005 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Edition
  I have done some research, and have found that the tow capacity of your 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is 3700 lbs. You will want to check in your owners manual to confirm the towing capacity. Also, it is important to remember that your towing capacity is limited by the lowest rated component in the towing system, including: vehicle, hitch, ball mount, hitch ball or the capacity of your trailer. For a hitch (if you don't already have one), I'd recommend the Draw-Tite Class III trailer hitch...
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• Recommended Ball Mount for a 2010 Toyota RAV4 With Factory Towing Package
  For your 2010 Toyota RAV4 Factory Hitch, you'll want about a 3 inch rise. You can confirm this by measuring from the ground to the top of the trailer hitch, and measuring from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. Then, subtract the higher number from the lower number. It does sound like you've gotten this about right though. If yours is a 1-1/4 inch hitch, I recommend the Draw-Tite Drawbar, part # 36063. This will give you a correct, 3 inch rise with a 3/4 inch ball hole diameter....
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• Ball Mount Recommendation with 4 inches of Drop and Platform Thickness of 3/4 inch
  What you want is the Draw Tite ball mount part # DT40201. This ball mount has a 4 inch drop and has a ball mount platform thickness of 3/4 inches. For a 2 inch ball you'd want the part # A-90 or for 2-5/16 inch you'd want part # 19286.
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• Can a Ball Mount Be Inverted To Give a Rise Instead of Drop
  I am not exactly sure which particular ball mount this is in reference to but the one you came from, the Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches part # 2753 can be inverted to increase rise up to 2-3/4". This is the case for most ball mounts as well but if you let me know exactly which one you have then I can confirm this for you. Please note, you will want the distance from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler to be equal or close to the distance from the ground to the top inside...
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• Difference Between Curt and Draw-Tite Class III Hitches Available for 2020 Volkswagen Atlas
  Both the Curt # C13366 and the Draw-Tite # 76176 have been designed to be mostly concealed behind the bumper once installed. The only portion of the hitch that will be visible from the rear is the receiver tube and the safety chain loops. Both hitches have the same exact weight capacities and an identical installation procedure. The Curt model will provide an extra half inch of ground clearance at 14 inches, if that parameter is important to you. How to choose between the two? Both are...
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• Hitch, Wiring, Brake Controller, Camera, and Weight Distribution for 2015 BMW X5
  First thing you need to tow a trailer with your 2015 BWM X5 is a trailer hitch like the Curt # 13077 which is mostly hidden and had more than enough capacity for your trailer. Next for trailer wiring you'd want the part # 119250KIT to provide the 4-way lighting functions. To convert to a 7-way and install a brake controller you'd then want the part # ETBC7 with a brake controller like our Brake EVN # TK63VR which is proportional, reliable, and also priced well. For a camera setup for...
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• Will Hands-Free Liftgate Feature on 2022 Honda Pilot Still Work After Trailer Hitch is Installed
  Typically, a hitch will prevent the sensors used by the hands free liftgate system from picking up movement directly in the center, but will still pick up movement to one side or the other. We've received varied reports saying that some of the hitches aren't compatible with the system at all, unless the sensor relocation bracket is purchased from Honda. However, we have received confirmation from some of our customers that the etrailer # e98840 will allow the sensors to the right and left...
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• Mounting Bolt Size for Draw-Tite 76170 Class III Hitch for 2019 Honda Odyssey
  The Draw-Tite Class III hitch, part # 76170 installs using 6 M12 1.25 x 35 bolts, so you'd need an M12x1.25 tap. Before trying to chase the threads, you'll likely have success just giving the threads a good scrub with a spray lubricant like WD-40 and a battery terminal brush like # DW00254, as the vehicle isn't very old at this point and likely won't have a ton of road crud and corrosion built up in the threads. We go to great lengths to ensure our products arrive to you in good condition,...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2017 Honda CR-V
  We do have a trailer hitch receiver for your 2017 Honda CR-V. I'd recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III -2 inch # 76128. This hitch has the e-coat base and powder coat finish for excellent rust protection. If you will be towing with this trailer hitch receiver, you'll need a few other items, beginning with a trailer wiring harness, part # 118741. For a ball mount, I recommend the # 2753 ball mount and # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch or # 63845 for a 2 inch trailer...
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• Concealed Trailer Hitch for 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
  I'd recommend going with the etrailer brand # e28AR Class III hitch. When installed on your 2022 Santa Fe, the hitch crossbar will be concealed behind the vehicle bumper, with only the receiver tube and safety chain loops being visible. I'll provide a photo showing what the hitch will look like once it's installed. If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like # CU94FR, a ball mount like # 2753 and a trailer ball like # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845...
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• Is Draw-Tite Ball Mount 2753 Okay to Use With 2-3/4" Rise if 3" Rise is Needed
  Hi Hugh, You can 100% use the Draw-Tite Ball Mount # 2753 with its 2-3/4" rise measurement even if you need a 3" rise. It's pretty rare to get the literal exact amount of rise/drop with a ball mount as there's so many different things that can raise/lower the measurement by even just a bit (tire inflation, if you're on completely level ground, etc.), so within 1/4" is perfectly acceptable. The # 2753 includes a pin and clip so the only other thing you'd need is the 1-7/8" hitch ball,...
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• Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2020 Mazda CX-5
  The Draw-Tite Class III hitch you'd looked at, part # 76138 is indeed a fit for your 2020 Mazda CX-5. If you'll be towing with your hitch, you'll also need a # 118746 trailer wiring harness, a ball mount like # 2753 and a # 19260 1-7/8 or # 63845 2 inch trailer ball.
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• Trailer Hitch Fit Suggested for 2016 Toyota Highlander
  I am not aware of any instance where a trailer hitch properly installed on a Toyota Highlander has been broken or bent. As long as the 5000 lb towing capacity/500 lb tongue weight of the # C13394 or the 6000 lb towing/900 lb tongue weight capacity of the # C13200 hitch isn't exceeded, the hitch will not bend or break. Of the available options, I'd recommend the Curt # C13394 or the etrailer brand # e98844 that you'd looked at. Both hitches are manufactured in the US, but I'd lean toward...
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• 2021 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring Hands Free Lift Gate Disabled with Hitch Installed
  I suggest the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 76020. When installed it won't completely prevent the sensors from picking up movement but you will need to kick at either side instead of the middle. So the feature will still function, just with a more limited kick area for the sensor. Please note the attached image. If you will be using the hitch to tow instead of just accessories such as a bike rack or cargo carrier. I suggest the following items too. The T-One Vehicle...
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• Trailer Hitch Fits Recommended for 2013 Subaru Crosstrek
  We do indeed offer hitch fit options for the 2013 Subaru Crosstrek. If your Crosstrek is equipped with the knock-out panel in the rear bumper panel, and you'd like a partially concealed hitch that mounts behind the bumper with only the receiver tube and safety chain loops being visible, I'd recommend the EcoHitch # 306-X7203. This hitch only works on Crosstrek models with the bumper knock-out panel. If you'd like a standard, fully visible hitch, I'd recommend the etrailer brand Class...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessories for 2015 Subaru Forester
  We don't have the items kitted, but I'd be happy to recommend a hitch, wiring harness, ball mount and trailer ball for you. For a hitch, I'd recommend either the Curt Class III # C13144 or the Class III # CU64FR. Both hitches have the same 3500 lb towing/525 lb tongue weight capacity, the difference between the two is the installation difficulty and their appearance once installed. The # CU64FR is a concealed-type hitch, once installed the crossbar will be concealed behind the bumper...
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• Fit of Draw-Tite 76551 Class III Hitch on 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
  Draw-Tite states that their 76551 hitch which we sell as # DT53GR fits the 2021 Tiguan, whether or not the vehicle is equipped with the nuts welded up into the frame to accept the installation hardware. The hitch includes hardware for vehicles that don't have the weld nuts in the frame, so whether your Tiguan has the fasteners welded into the frame or not, this hitch would be compatible. We have just updated our fit information, which added the # 76192 as a fit for the 2021 VW Tiguan...
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• Trailer Hitch Fit for 2021 Toyota Highlander With 20 Inch Spare Tire
  Most of the hitches available for your 2021 Highlander would prevent any spare tire larger than 18 inches from being stowed under the vehicle, but the exception would be the EcoHitch # EH35VR. If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like # TK99FR for a 4 pole connector or # TK57VR for a 7-way connector. For a ball mount, use # 2753 and # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for a 2 inch trailer ball. I've linked to install videos that you might find helpful.
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• Will Trailer Hitch Installed on 2021 Lexus RX350 Affect Operation of Hands-Free Liftgate
  As long as your 2021 Lexus RX350 isn't the F-Sport model, the Curt Class III hitch, part # C73DR is a confirmed fit. The Curt # C13272 hitch you'd looked at isn't a confirmed fit. We haven't received any feedback stating that installing the Curt # C73DR hitch has prevented the hands-free liftgate feature on the Lexus RX350 from working, but it will typically block the sensors from reading input right at the center of the vehicle. If you wave your foot several inches to either side of the...
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• Appearance of etrailer Brand e98912 Class III Trailer Hitch Installed on 2020 Subaru Crosstrek
  I've provided a photo of the etrailer # e98912 Class III hitch installed on a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. There were no appreciable changes to the rear of the Crosstrek for the 2020 model year, so the hitch would appear the same as shown on the 2019. The hitch is a concealed design, with only the receiver tube and safety chain hoops visible. Many find this preferable to something like the Draw-Tite Class III, part # 76209 which would be completely visible. I've provided a photo showing how both...
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• Does Installing Trailer Hitch on 2022 Acura MDX Affect Hands Free Liftgate Operation
  We've received conflicting reports regarding whether or not the Curt # C22HR or the Draw-Tite # DT42MR interferes with the hands free liftgate feature of the 2022 Acura MDX. We've had some state that the hitch partially interferes with the sensors, but if the user waves their foot to the right or left of the receiver tube by about 12 inches and a few inches deeper under the vehicle, in most cases the sensors will read the movement and the rear hatch will open. If you do find that the...
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