Expert Answers about Toyota Venza

• What is the Purpose of Using a Stabilizer Strap on a Curt Hitch with a Bike Rack
• Any time you use a bike rack or a hitch mounted carrier you will want to use a support strap like the Curt Stabilizer Strap # 18050, failure to do so could cause damage to the hitch and would void the warranty for the hitch also. The strap will provide extra support for the hitch and will help to reduce the amount of vertical shock that the bike rack would put on the hitch when going over bumps. Check out the video I attached that shows how the strap would attach from a typical bike rack...
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• Can a Roof Rack Be Installed on a 2023 Toyota Venza Panoramic Roof
• I checked with all of our roof rack manufacturers and unfortunately at this time (Oct 2023) there aren't any roof rack options to fit with the panoramic roof on your 2023 Toyota Venza, and I don't foresee that changing anytime in the near future. As an alternative I recommend installing the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e25AR which can be used for a variety of things like bike racks and cargo carriers, plus it's easier to load things at the back of your vehicle as opposed to getting...
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• Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2013 Toyota Venza
• For your 2013 Toyota Venza I recommend Curt Class III trailer hitch # 13356. My father-in-law also has a 2013 Venza and this is the hitch we put on his car. I have linked a video showing that installation for you. The hitch has help up quite well over the years and they have been very happy with it. They also use it for carrying bikes. For a compatible bike rack that will work with mountain bikes I recommend the Kuat Transfer # KU74FR. This rack holds the bikes at the wheels. It tilts...
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• 2017 R Pod 180 with Awning Cover Fit Recommendation
• We have checked with Classic Accesories and they have the part # CA80-197-171001-00 listed as a fit for the R-Pod 180 which has the permanent awning so this would be a great fitting cover.
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• Troubleshooting No Running Light Signal With A Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness
• Since the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C57ER is plugging into the tail lights and everything else is working it's not going to be a fuse issue and is more likely that either the connector isn't fully clicked in place, has a damaged pin, or that the converter box isn't functioning properly. Start by testing the running light pin on the 4-pole connector with a tester # PTW2993 to see if the issue is with wire harness or the wiring on the trailer....
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• Troubleshooting Wiring Issues After Installation Of T-One 4-Way Wiring On a 2009 Toyota Venza
• First you will want to perform a visual inspection of the area you ran the power wire for the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118482 on your 2009 Toyota Venza. The pop noise you heard concerns me and makes me think there was a short in the wiring to a ground point. If you see any visible spots on the harness worn down you will want to repair those right away. If you do not feel comfortable with electrical and wiring you can take your Venza to a service shop in your area to have them inspect...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2012 Toyota Venza
• We offer trailer hitches from Curt, Hidden Hitch, and Draw-Tite for the 2012 Toyota Venza. I have attached a link to all of our trailer hitches for your Venza. I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch # 75663. This hitch has a 2 inch hitch receiver, a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, and a tongue weight capacity of 350 pounds. It is important to check your owner's manual for your vehicle's maximum towing capacity and tongue weight capacity before deciding what cargo you want to...
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• Does the Curt Trailer Hitch Hang Lower Than the Toyota Activity Mount for 2021 Toyota Venza
• Looking at the available factory options for the 2021 Toyota Venza, it appears as though the Toyota hitch is the Activity Mount. The Toyota Activity Mount hangs just below the bumper. This is also the case with the # C89UR Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver since it has a concealed cross tube. Any difference in clearance would be negligible since only the receiver is exposed, just like the Activity Mount. The Curt will give you the 2" receiver instead of the 1-1/4" from the activity mount and...
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• Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for a 2014 Toyota Venza
• I checked with Curt and the Curt Wiring Harness part # C56079 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2014 Toyota Venza. For a hitch I would recommend the Curt Hitch part # 13356. For ball mounts I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag.
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• Can You Carry 3 Bikes With the Saris Bones EX 3 Bike Rack On a 2013 Toyota Venza?
• I reached out to Saris who was able to clarify everything. You will be able to carry 3 bikes with the Saris Bones EX 3 # SA803. The Hatch Huggers # SA3035 required for use with the Bones on your 2013 Toyota Venza are used on the side straps. The hatch huggers only limit the vehicle to 2 bikes when used on the upper straps.
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• Fit of Thule OutWay # TH45JV on 2013 Toyota Venza
• All of the Thule 2-bike trunk mounted bike racks including the Thule OutWay you mentioned, # TH945JV are indeed compatible with a 2013 Toyota Venza, but three bike capacity models are not a fit. To carry women's bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # 64005 is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so the bike has...
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• Rear Suspension Enhancement For a 2022 Toyota Venza
• You are going to need to measure your rear coil springs on your 2022 Toyota Venza as there is not a custom fit set of suspension enhancement for your Venza. We have Air Lift 1000 Universal Air Spring Kits available that will fit inside most coil springs. These air springs push out into the coils to provide them with additional support to reduce rear end sag. You will need to measure the inner spring diameter along with the inside height of the spring at normal ride height. Once you have...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Accessories for Towing 5 x 8 Foot ATV Trailer with 2015 Toyota Venza
• If all you'll ever use the hitch for is towing the trailer you described, the Curt Class II trailer hitch, part # C12341 would work great for you. This hitch uses the smaller 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. You also need the ball mount # C45521, pin and clip # F-4, and a 1-7/8 inch ball # A-80 or a 2 inch ball, part # A-82. However, if there's any chance at all you'd use the hitch as an attachment point for a bike rack or a cargo carrying tray like # C18151, you'd be better off going...
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• Bike Rack Compatibility With 2010 Toyota Venza
• Yes, the Swagman XTC-2 # S64671 will fit your 2010 Toyota Venza's trailer hitch. Your Venza can be equipped with either a Class III trailer hitch with a 2" receiver or a Class II trailer hitch with a 1-1/4" hitch receiver. The versatility of the Swagman XTC-2 bike rack actually allows it to work well with both hitches! It's definitely a wise idea to secure both your bike rack and your bikes with hitch locks and cable locks. If your trailer hitch has a 1-1/4" receiver, then consider the...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2012 Toyota Venza
• The Draw-Tite Class III Hitch # 75663 will fit your Toyota Venza, and we have test fitted this hitch on your vehicle to confirm it will fit. I recommend this hitch because it is easily bolted onto your vehicle and no welding is required for installation. Also, a black powder coat finish covers an e-coat base for great rust protection. If you are interested in a bike rack, I recommend the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR. This will fit with the Draw-Tite Hitch I recommended and can hold...
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• Trailer Wiring Recommendation for 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid
• The Curt trailer wiring harness part # C57ER is a confirmed fit for your 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid and would be what I recommend as it has the most reliable converter box.
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• 2012 Toyota Venza Panoramic Roof Carrying Weight Capacity
• I wouldn't recommend resting any weight whatsoever directly upon the glass panels that make up the panoramic roof of your Venza. The glass that makes up that sunroof is very expensive to replace. If you're wanting to carry cargo on the roof, your best bet would be to use a Yakima Q-Tower roof rack and a small cargo basket like the Thule # TH859XT. According to Yakima, when installed on the Venza, the roof rack will have a 125 lb capacity and would consist of the following parts: 58 inch...
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• Adapter Recommendation for Vehicle 4-Way to Charge Trailer Battery
• Yes, the Adapter part # 30717 would work for both vehicles you have so that you can run a charge wire to your vehicle battery. To complete the 12 volt circuit you will need to run a length of 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 (sold by the foot) through a circuit breaker like part # 9510 to the positive terminal of your battery. The rest of the wires would need to be just taped up and secured out of the way.
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• Installing Rhino Rack Roof Rack on 2012 Toyota Venza with Naked Roof
• When installing the Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack with aero crossbars using parts # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK114, the clamps will secure the locking legs/rack system to the roof of your 2012 Toyota Venza (see included video). The clamps mount to the roof-rack legs with theft-deterrent bolts. A special tool (included) is needed to tighten the bolts. Tightening the bolts secures the vehicle-specific clamps to the legs and the legs to your vehicle's roof. It's that simple! I have...
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• Roof Rack that Fits 2014 Toyota Venza
• The fit depends on the location of the feet of the rack. Some fit with the panoramic roofs and some don't. We have confirmed with Thule that the WingBar Edge part # TH66FE and # TH69SC is a confirmed fit for the bar roof of your 2014 Toyota Venza that has a sunroof so it for sure does fit.
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