Solution for Trailer Hitch Where One Bolt Won't Line Up Perfectly to Thread in

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I have an issue getting all 6 holes align for the 13453 on my 202 0 Highlander Platinum. Its the one closest to the front of the car on the driver side but could be the passenger side if pivoted. Any tips on getting them aligned?

asked by: Karl P

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Expert Reply:

Sometimes hitches will get slightly bent during shipping which makes the install a bit more challenging. Normally we recommend getting all of the bolts started at first and then torquing them down. Typically this gives enough play to allow all of the bolts to line up and then everything will work out.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The recommended solution for installing a hitch where the bolts all don't seem to perfectly line up is to first start each install bolt and leave it as loose as possible. This gives you a bit more leeway to compensate for holes that don't…

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Answer 2

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98906 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. As far as hitch installs go this is the easiest one to install. It is rated 3 out of 10 on the difficulty scale. Basically,…

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Answer 3

Hi Norberto! The Curt hitch #C93MJ is actually an updated hitch to accommodate for the slight change in the 2025 Nissan Moreno models. It will still fit models back to 2015 as well, but there will be no issues getting it installed on your 2025 now.…

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Answer 4

If you are using harness #18002 then you would ground the white wire to a clean, bare metal surface. The white is the ground for the harness. The wires that you are tapping into on the vehicle will use that ground and it should still work. It is…

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Answer 5

Hi Anthony; the forces applied to the #C22HR hitch and the frame from a vertical hanging bike rack (bike racks that require the bicycles to be hung / mounted vertically) are different from your standard platform rack like the #HLY94FR or hanging bike…

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Answer 6

The Curt hitch part #C13406 and EcoHitch part #306-X7219 are both a confirmed fit for your 2018 Toyota RAV4 and will provide a trailer hitch that has a concealed crosstube making it less visible than most hitches overall. The key differences are that…

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Answer 7

Hi Brianne, By vertical rack I believe you're referencing a hanging bike rack like the Thule Apex XT #TH9024XT, and the answer is yes, you can absolutely use a hanging rack with the EcoHitch that fits your 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV. The correct part…

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Answer 8

Hey Timothy, this is a great question but what Curt means by vertically in terms of bike racks for the Curt hitch part #C47MJ is a different style of bike rack but I can see the confusion. For example a vertical bike rack is the Yakima HangTight part…

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Answer 9

Though I have not seen any issues with the etrailer hitch #e98907 not lining up properly for the install on a 2020 Nissan Murano, this actually does happen with hitches every now and then. Just as a side note before I get into that though, make sure…

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Answer 10

It sounds like one of the bolt holes on the Curt Trailer Hitch #C11474 is not quite lining up with the existing hole on the frame of your 2017 VW Jetta. This particular situation is actually not too uncommon, as a trailer hitch is designed to flex a…

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Answer 11

I spoke with our installers and they told me that this will happen time to time. They said there are times when the auto manufacturer will have the holes moved just a bit, but they work with them to make it work. They told me that they use a tool…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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