Best Ground Clearance Hitch Receiver for Carrying a Bike Rack on a 2013 Toyota highlander

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Hi, looking for a hitch to carry bikes class 2?, no need for wiring harness but those I see seem to drastically reduce ground clearance. Looking to cut a hole in rear bumper. Do I need an oem hitch and do you carry those? Thanks

asked by: Jeff P

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The best trailer hitch we have for clearance on your 2013 Toyota Highlander is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7137 as it has a crosstube that sits behind the bumper so the only part below the bumper is the 2" hitch receiver (see attached photo). From what I'm seeing there are some OEM hitches that fit in a cutout on your bumper but we don't sell the OEM hitches so the EcoHitch is what you'll want to go with if you go the aftermarket route.

If you don't already have a bike rack I highly recommend checking out the Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack # BA22B because it has a sleek matte black finish that matches any black trim on your vehicle, it's compatible with a wide variety of bikes, and Kuat made the rack so it's extremely easy to use.

Attached is a review video of the NV 2.0 Base for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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EcoHitch Installed on Toyota Highlander
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Answer 1

I reached out to my contact at EcoHitch and she verified that the Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7137 will fit with the full size spare tire beneath your 2008 Toyota Highlander. You will want to lower/remove the spare during the installation…

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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

Though it will depend on the hitch you have installed, all of the M10 bolts for the Draw-Tite #75726 and 75586 should be torqued to 42 lb-ft. The Curt #13534, which also uses M10 bolts, should be torqued to 48 lb-ft. If you installed an EcoHitch,…

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Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 7

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 8

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 11

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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