Stabilizer Strap and Ground Clearance for a 2012 Toyota Camry

Updated 11/08/2017 | Published 11/07/2017

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

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Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1

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

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Question:

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.

expert reply by: Jacob W