Does Curt Trailer Hitch # 13534 Stick Out Beyond the Bumper on a 2012 Toyota Highlander
Updated 04/22/2013 | Published 04/24/2012
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Question:
Does the receiver stick out beyond the rearmost point of the bumper of the vehicle? I have tight space when I back into my garage, and I do not want this to stick out well beyond the bumper.
asked by: Faisal Z
Expert Reply:
On the Toyota Highlander models on which we have installed Curt trailer hitch # 13534, we have found that from the center of the hitch pin hole back to the rear bumper is approximately 2 inches. This would put the receiver face just about flush with the rear bumper. However, there may be some subtle differences between models, even in the same year that could result in the receiver face being at most only a few inches, so you should not have any issues. I have included a link to a video showing installation and a link to the instructions for you.
If you plan to do some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit, # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring use # 118449. I have included instruction links for the wiring as well.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Rebecca R.
4/8/2013
Why on my 2013 Highlander does this model stick out a full 2 inches? We had it professionally installed but I was surprised it was not closer to flush. Are there any other hitches that would not stick out as far? If there were, I would consider trying another one, as I find this very annoying and have banged my leg on it twice already.