Comparing Trailer Hitch e98837 And e98853 For A 2018 Toyota Sienna L

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What is the difference between the e98853 trailer hitch and the e98837 trailer hitch. Both fit a 2018 Toyota Sienna L. I thought one was a lower profile look but cant find that information anymore. Thank you!

asked by: Grant

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You are correct that both the # e98853 and the # e98837 will both fit your 2018 Toyota Sienna L. There are a few noteworthy differences.

One difference is that with the # e98853 the crosstube will be concealed behind the bumper. The crosstube on the # e98837 will be visible under the bumper once installed.

The # e98853 has a higher tongue weight rating at 525 lbs (350 for the # e98837).

The # e98853 cannot be used with a weight distribution hitch, whereas the # e98837 is rated for use with a WD system.

Installation for both will be pretty similar. I have linked a few install videos below if you want to take a look.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

Hey John, thanks for reaching out! We have a variety of ways to get your cargo (and spare!) traveling down the road with you, and part of it just depends on what exactly you're looking to get out if it, along with how much you're…

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Answer 2

Thank you for the photos! The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118498 you purchased is for a 2016 Toyota Sienna SE, but the connectors you have in your photos look like you have a non-SE model so you'll need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring…

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The 2019 Toyota Sienna is a low ground clearance vehicle so there isn't much that can be done about a hitch like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98837 scraping or bottoming out. That said, you can protect the hitch with an option like…

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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 5

Hello Alex, thanks for reaching out. It is absolutely possible to put a trailer hitch on your 2014 Toyota Sienna LE. I actually used to have a 2013 Sienna XLE with a hitch on it and it worked out great. What I recommend for your is the etrailer Class…

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Hey Mark, the best hitch for your 2008 Toyota Sienna LE is the etrailer item #e98837. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your van with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a…

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Answer 7

Hey Daniel thanks for all the questions! One of them is going to be pretty easy but also disappointing, every hitch for your 2019 Toyota Sienna is going to require the panel to be removed, trimmed, then reinstalled. This is actually not as hard to do…

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Hello Dan, thanks for reaching out. The Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes #KU77FR is indeed compatible with the etrailer Class 3 Hitch #e98853. The hitch has a 2" receiver and a 525 lb tongue weight capacity so more than enough for 4 bikes.…

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Answer 9

There are a handful of trailer hitches that fit your 2020 Toyota Sienna and they can be broken down into a few categories. Since you are wanting to use a 4-bike rack you need at least a 2" Class III receiver so you are just looking at visible…

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Answer 10

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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The bolts included with hitch #87415 thread into existing weld nuts in the vehicle frame. Be sure to clean these weld nuts out before installing the provided bolts so road debris does not cause a problem installing the bolts. WD-40 and a round brush,…

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Answer 12

According to the instructions, the bolts for hitch part #75237, are M12 x 1.25 x 40MM bolts. If you do not have a metric tap and die set, I would just take one of the bolts to a hardware store and match the tap to the bolt.

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