Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2005 Toyota Tacoma

Updated 12/26/2025 | Published 12/24/2025

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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional

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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

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$166.94

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.

expert reply by: Lazer S

etrailer Hitch e98850 Tacoma
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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.

Lazer S.

12/26/2025

@JanetS Interesting use for it. If by chance they do need the wiring, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118496. This is a standard 4-flat as I am pretty sure they won't need a 7-way for that. Tekonsha makes the most reliable wiring harnesses on the market, at least from what I have found doing this for over a decade now, so they are the ones to get. If you need anything else, just let me know!