Stabilizer Strap and Ground Clearance for a 2012 Toyota Camry
Updated 11/08/2017 | Published 11/07/2017
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2012 Toyota Camry Application - Why is a strap needed on a Curt and not on a Draw-Tite hitch? What is ground clearance for Curt vs Draw-Tite.
asked by: Jeff
Expert Reply:
Curt hitches like the Class II designed for the Toyota Camry, part # C12107 require the stability strap, part # 18050 as part of the warranty. Beyond that, the stability strap is one of the easiest ways to improve the performance of any non-trailer load by helping it become far more stable. I've included a video of our team installing a strap behind a 2014 Toyota Prius on a bike rack and a cargo carrier to better illustrate how it works.
Draw-Tite does not have this requirement, though I still recommend it because of how dramatic the performance difference is.
For the Curt, your ground clearance on a 2012 Toyota Camry is about 11 inches to the top of the inside of the receiver tube.
For the Draw Tite, part # 36540, your ground clearance on a 2014 Toyota Camry is 11-1/4 inches. The 2012 and 2014 Toyota Camry are the same generation and frame, so you will have a similar clearance, give or take a 1/4 inch.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
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