Trailer Hitch with Best Ground Clearance for a 2011 Toyota Sienna
Published 03/17/2016
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Im worried about ground clearance. Im looking at the Draw Tite 75237 for towing a heavy trailer with my 2011 Toyota Sienna AWD. I know the 75237 is a heavy duty class 3 hitch. Am I giving up any ground clearance by going heavy duty? Can you give me the ground clearances on the hitches that fit my vehicle? Thanks
asked by: Patrick
Expert Reply:
At most, the 2011 Toyota Sienna can tow 3,500 pounds and to reach that it must have the V6 motor and the factory towing package. If it has the V6 but not the towing package it is limited to 1,500 pounds. And if it has the 4 cylinder motor it can tow only 1,000 pounds.
Based on these figures you are not giving up anything by using a Class II, 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch such as # 36513 and this hitch will provide slightly better ground clearance than the Class III hitches. It is also rated for 3,500 pounds which is the maximum the properly equipped version of the Sienna can tow.
When we installed this hitch on a 2015 Sienna, which is the same generation as your 2011, it measured 10-1/2 inches from the ground to the top of the receiver opening. So that would mean it is approximately 9 inches to the bottom of the hitch.
Since you plan on towing the proper ball mount for the hitch is # 36061. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch use # 19258. And for trailer wiring I recommend # 118498 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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