Between the Curt #13356 and the Draw-Tite #75663 Class III trailer hitches for your 2015 Toyota Venza I recommend the Curt #13356 because of its superior black powder coat finish. This finish tends to last much longer than those from other…
The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…
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…
It is not usually necessary to change wheel studs when switching from stamped steel trailer wheels to machined aluminum wheels like the Lionshead #LHSJ211G but I went to our warehouse to measure the thickness of the material at this wheel's hub,…
To carry your Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack #TH934XTR I recommend installing the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e22AR on your 2016 Toyota Venza because it has a durable, yet sleek looking, matte black finish. All of the other hitches for your…
It is possible that the Curt 4-way connector like the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C62VR can short out. This is usually caused by a short in the trailer wiring. You can test your harness by using a…
I contacted Hopkins and the only reason that the LED light on the Hopkins break away switch part #HM20060 would blink is because of a partial connection somewhere on the setup. The light should not illuminate if you have a proper connection at the…
Breakaway batteries aren't typically used for powering interior lights but with a kit like the Hopkins Engager part #20099 you'd have a kit that would come with a battery charger as well. I'd recommend LED interior lights as they draw…
The term PC-Rated in reference to trailer lighting means Photometrically Certified. What this means in actual practice is that a light fixture is viewable from a 90-degree angle. Other non-PC-rated lights are considered to be viewable from a 45…
Tightening a ball to a ball mount does require a substantial amount of foot pounds of torque. The lock washer puts further tension on it. What you can do is put the ball mount in the shank side ways and use a special wrench for the large nut to get…
Your Thule Gateway Pro 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms, part #TH88VR, should be set to fit dial 11 for your 2015 Kia Soul. If you ever need to find that information you can go to Thule's website and enter your vehicle information in…
Yes, most bike rack manufacturers will use an exclusive size and thread on the hitch lock for their own brand of bike racks. So, the Kuat bike racks will only be able to use the #HL1 for a hitch pin lock. We have not run into any problems with the…
