Recommended Hitch for a 2017 Toyota Sienna Using a VelociRax Bike Rack

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Hi, Looking at this rack for my 2017 sienna for my velocirax bike rack. Below on the specifications for the rack. - 2inch 50mm Class III hitch with tongue capacity of 500 lbs - 3 3/8 inch 86mm depth past center of hitch pin hole to a VelociRAX Would this hitch work for this bike rack? Thanks

asked by: Craig B

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Yes, the etrailer Hitch item # e98853 will work perfect with a VelociRax bike rack. This hitch has a 525 lbs maximum tongue weight capacity and there is plenty of room past the hitch pin hole.

The etrailer Hitch item # e98853 is confirmed to fit a 2017 Toyota Sienna. I have linked an installation video below to help you get this hitch set up.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The main differentiation between the available Class III hitches is how they'll appear once installed. The etrailer brand #e98837 and the Draw-Tite #75237 will have the entire hitch visible under the rear bumper. In contrast, the Draw-Tite #76112…

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Answer 2

That's a good question and there is one significant difference between all the trailer hitches that fit your 2020 Toyota Sienna, which is the visibility of the crosstube. The best, most high-quality trailer hitches are from Draw-Tite, so we will…

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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 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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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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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

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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Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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