Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver And Wiring For A 2005 Toyota Camry

Updated 11/14/2016 | Published 11/12/2016

Products Featured in This Question

Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

(361)

$220.71

T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(95)

$39.59

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-3/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

(2620)

$14.79

2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs

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$17.55

Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 3-1/8" Rise - 9-3/4" Long - 3,500 lbs

(2328)

$34.99

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

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$226.52

Question:

I was looking for a trailer hitch with 2inch receiver for a 2005 Toyota Camry. Your site put up a page saying the Curts C13152 with 2inch receiver would fit the Camry. But when I check more information your site only shows 1 1/4inch receiver. So I cant see anything that confirms that it would fit the 2005 camry. Thx

asked by: Kevin

Expert Reply:

The only hitch receivers we have as a confirmed fit for your 2005 Toyota Camry are both Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch receivers. Unfortunately there is not a confirmed fit 2 inch receiver for your vehicle.

We currently have two options for your Camry. We have the Draw-Tite receiver, # 36336 which has a 300 lb tongue weight and 3500 lb towing capacity or we have the Curt receiver, # C12339 with a 350 lb tongue weight and a 3500 lb towing capacity. These hitches are very similar, but the Draw-Tite Hitch is what I recommend for your application. It has an estimated installation time of 1/2 that of the Curt receiver and if you will be using your hitch for a bike rack or cargo carrier, the Curt hitch would require a stabilization strap for that accessory. When considering the weight ratings of a hitch you also want ot consider the weight ratings of your vehicle which may cause greater restriction. I looked at your owners manual and your vehicle is rated for a max of 2000 lb towing capacity which includes the weight of people and cargo in the vehicle itself which has a max of 900 lbs. See pages 238 and 239 of your manual for more information.

If you will be towing with this hitch receiver, I recommend the Class II Drawbar 3-1/8" Rise Kit, # 36061, along with the hitch ball. For that ball, we will want # 19257 for a 1-7/8 inch option or # 19258 for a 2 inch option.

For wiring, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector, # 118308. This is a simple plug and play wiring harness. It will connect to the factory plugs behind either tail light and will give you a 4-way flat connection for your trailer.