Trailer is not Level When Towing with Recommended Drawbar

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I purchased this hitch and the recommended drawbar but my trailer is not level when towing. Front is lower, is there anthing I can do to get my trailer level?

asked by: Jerry F

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Expert Reply:

The instructions (see link below) state that the drawbar must be used in the rise position only, for your Pontiac Vibe. Drawbar 3593 has a rise of 2-1/8 inches, and only the drawbar recommended for a Class I hitch should be used. The manufacturer tests for crash safety on Class I and Class II hitches and their recommendation should be followed. If your drawbar is in the correct position and the trailer is still not level you may need to haul that particular trailer with another vehicle.

I have posted a link on how to measure for correct towing height and ball mount selection.

expert reply by: Robert G

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Answer 1

Thanks for the picture Rich. The BTR E-Z Lube Spindle for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 1-1/4" Diameter item #TRU44FR is exactly what you need if your hubs have item #L44649 inner and outer bearings. For a grease seal you'll want item #34823. We…

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Answer 2

We have the perfect trailer hitch that will fit your 2007 Toyota Matrix! The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C12013 has a shipping weight of 18 pounds. The hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a gloss black powder coat…

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Answer 3

The Curt Class-II hitch #C12221 has a higher weight rating and would work with your 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS. Draw-Tite #24812 is a Class-I hitch where as the Curt #12221 is a Class-II. The Class-II hitch will have a higher rating than Class-I. But…

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Answer 4

If you use Draw-Tite trailer hitch #24812 the center fascia (which is a fancy word for the lower plastic bumper part on your 2003 Toyota Matrix XR) will not have to be removed. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. There is…

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Answer 5

I went out to the warehouse and examined the Curt Hitch #12221 and #C12013. While they are similar, there is a key difference in the designs. From the top of the mounting brackets on each side of the hitch down to the bottom of the receiver, hitch…

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Answer 6

All the hitches available for the Toyota Matrix are either Class I or II which use a 1-1/4 inch receiver tube. This being said, there's still options available that might work for you. For the best capacity, I'd recommend the Curt Class II…

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Answer 7

Curt trailer hitch #C12221 would be a good option as long as your 2005 Toyota Matrix is not an XR or XRS model. If it is an XR or XRS model then #C12013 would be the best option for a Curt hitch. These are both Class II hitches which means you have…

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Answer 8

The only trimming or modification required is if your 2008 Toyota Matrix is an XR or XRS model. The installation instructions for Curt Trailer Hitch, #12221, linked below, state that if you do have an XR or XRS model, the lower valance MAY require…

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Answer 9

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2004 Matrix is the Curt, part #C12221. This is a Class ll hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. Per Curt all non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with…

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Answer 10

You are definitely on the right track when it comes to not wanting to use an adapter for your bike rack. The only trailer hitches that are a confirmed fit for your 2004 Toyota Matrix have 1-1/4" receivers but if you let me know what bike rack…

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Answer 11

Yes, the Draw-Tite Class 1 Trailer Hitch, item #24812, will fit your 2004 Toyota Matrix XRS. The rear fascia on your car has a center section that will have to be removed to install the hitch. The fascia will not be reinstalled. Some items you may…

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Answer 12

All available hitches made for your 2007 Toyota Matrix XR include both Class I and Class II types in the 1-1/4-inch size. All are shown on the linked page. You'll notice all three options, parts # 24812, #C12221 and #C12013, share a very similar…

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