Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2005 Toyota Tacoma
Updated 12/26/2025 | Published 12/24/2025
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Question:
Good afternoon, we have a customer that has a 2005 Toyota Tacoma that is wanting a trailer hitch for. What is your recommendation? Thank you, Four Girls Ranch Maintenance.
asked by: Janet S
Expert Reply:
Hi Janet!
I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e98850 for your customer's 2005 Toyota Tacoma. This will fit both the X-Runner and non X-Runner models, so it's the one to get. It also has a matte black finish, which I think looks better and tends to blend in better than the glossy finish other manufacturers use.
One thing to note though, it will not fit if the Tacoma has a factory hitch installed and this actually goes for all the hitches we carry for this truck.
Out of curiosity, what are they going to be using the hitch for? We do have wiring available if needed as well.
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Janet S.
12/26/2025
The original text message to us said a pool cleaner is what they will need the hitch for.