Expert Answers about Scion xB
- Replacement Hardware for Curt # C12490 Hitch
- To order replacement hardware for your Curt # C12490 hitch, or any hitch for that matter, simply order # RHK and on that page Enter C12490 for the hitch item number, and select Curt from the manufacturer drop down list. This kit will supply all the hardware originally sold with the kit.
I have attached a link to the hitch product page, and a link to an install demonstration on your Scion. This Curt hitch is one of the easiest to install hitches that we have.
At the 0:59 mark in...
view full answer... - Hitch and Trailer Wiring Recommendation for 2005 Scion xB
- For your 2005 Scion xB the hitch I recommend is the Curt # C11487 which has a concealed crosstube for a more concealed look!
For trailer wiring the best option is the Curt Wire Harness # C56030 which is very easy to install with plug-in connectors that match your tail light connectors.
For a hitch ball you'd need just the part # A-80 and you'd be set.
view full answer... - Is Roadmaster Base Plate Kit 1187-3A For 2015 Scion xB Compatible With Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar
- The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 1187-3A you were looking at for your 2015 Scion xB will work perfectly with the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain # RM-522 you have.
To complete your flat tow setup you will need wiring, a supplemental braking system, and safety cables if you do not already have them. I recommend the following parts:
Wiring: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord # RM-152-98146-7
Supplemental...
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendation for 2004 Scion xB
- I do have a solution for you, however the Yakima Q Towers referenced in your question are not a confirmed fit for the 2004 Scion xB.
For your 2004 Scion xB with a naked roof, I recommend the complete Yakima Roof Rack which includes the CoreBar Crossbars, part # Y00422 that you mentioned in your question but also the necessary BaseLine Towers and BaseClip Fit Kit, parts # Y28TR and # Y06163 that will serve as the attachment points for the crossbars. These are aero-style crossbars that...
view full answer... - Availability of Trailer Hitch For 2010 Scion
- I do have trailer hitches available for the 2010 Toyota Scion tC, the Scion xB (except Release Series models), and the Scion xD. All of the hitches available for the Scion will be Class I 1-1/4 inch hitches.
Each vehicle model will have three different hitches available. I am including three links to product pages that will list the hitches available for each model of Scion.
Also, I am including a link to a video of a hitch being installed on a Scion xB.
If you can let me know the exact...
view full answer... - Availability of U.S. Navy Hitch Covers For 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch
- The two most common sizes of trailer hitch receivers are 1-1/4 inch x 1-1/4 inch and 2-inch x 2-inch.
The U.S. Navy Trailer Hitch Cover, part # AUT2-NAVY-C, is the only US Navy cover we carry for a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver.
I have many more U.S. Navy hitch covers available, but they will only fit into a 2-inch size trailer hitch. I am including a link to the product page for the 2-inch size hitch covers.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2009 Scion xB
- When there is an option always go for the highest Class hitch for any given vehicle. A higher class hitch will allow you more options for accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers in addition to greater towing capacity. For a 2009 Scion xB we have Class II trailer hitch # 12490. The towing capacity of the hitch is 350 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. I have included a link to the instructions and a video for you.
The towing capacity of a vehicle can change...
view full answer... - Lock to Secure Swagman XP Hitch Rack to Hitch Receiver
- Replacement Locking Knob # P1040 will allow you to add or replace the locking knob on any their Original and XP Series Bike Carriers. This lock functions to secure the outermost bike on the rack, which does protect the other bikes.
To secure one of these racks to your 1-1/4-inch hitch receiver you can use a hitch lock like # S64029.
view full answer... - Trunk Mount Bike Carrier for a 2012 Scion xB Hatchback
- The trunk mount bike carrier that is going to be the easiest to install and remove and that fits the 2012 Scion xB is the Thule OutWay # TH45JV. What makes it easiest to use is the fact that it uses 2 rubber coated straps rather than 6 straps like other carriers. I have an older version of this carrier and it is by far the easiest trunk mount carrier I have ever used. I have included a link to a video review for you.
For something that is more economical the Saris Bones, # SA805BL, is...
view full answer... - Availability of 4 Bike Hitch Bike Rack for a 2009 Scion xB
- I have three hitches available for a 2009 Scion xB and they are all 1-1/4 inch size hitches. Two of the hitches are Class I 1-1/4 inch hitches that can only carry a maximum of two bikes. The CURT Class II 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # 12490, is a Class II hitch which can carry 4 bikes, but since the CURT hitch is a 1-1/4 inch hitch and the Tow Ready 4 Bike Hitch Rack, part # 63124, you have referenced is for a 2 inch hitch, it will not fit on your Scion xB.
If you use the CURT # 12490 hitch...
view full answer... - Which Way Should a Conical Tooth Washer Face when Installing a Trailer Hitch on a 2012 Scion xB
- Yes, the conical tooth washer needs to be positioned so that the teeth face the hitch. That is what prevents it from coming loose. Take a look at the video I have linked. At about the 1:50 mark the installers start to put the hardware on to mount the hitch and they mention the conical tooth washer.
view full answer... - Curt T-1 Connector Part # 56062 as Least Costly Option for Trailer Connector on 2009 Scion xB
- Your 2009 xB requires a powered system, which means that the tail light converter gains its signals from the vehicle tail light circuits, but receives power for the trailer lamps directly from the vehicle battery. The tail light circuits on that vehicle are not rated to handle the additional load of the trailer lights. The T-1 connector part # 56062 is your most economical option.
view full answer... - Recommended Base Plates And Flat-Towing Equipment For 2010 Scion xB
- Since you said you have the Roadmaster Sterling Towbar # RM-576, I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 1187-1A. This will work with all Roadmaster towbars and quick disconnects. This is designed for your 2010 Scion xB with no foglights.
I also recommend the Roadmaster coiled safety cables, part # RM-643.
For lighting I recommend the Tow Ready Diode System, part # TR118821. This splices directly into the vehicle wiring and includes the wiring harness, mounting bracket,...
view full answer... - Tow Bar, Base Plates and Accessories Recommendation for the 2010 Scion xB
- The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 1187-1A, is a complete base plate kit and the draw bars are not interchangeable amongst base plate kits.
If you need a tow bar for towing a 2008-2010 Scion xB, with the # 1187-1A base plate kit, I would recommend the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - 6,000 lbs, item # RM-520. This is our most popular tow bar and is easy to connect and disconnect from the towed vehicle.
You will also need wiring, a power cord and safety cables to complete your towing setup....
view full answer... - Which Hitch Ball Do I Need for a 2009 Scion xB
- You will need part number 19256 for your trailer hitch drawbar. The Class II hitch uses a 3/4 inch diameter shank and the weight rating on this ball matches your hitch.
view full answer... - Roof Rack, Cargo Basket, and Roof Bag Recommendation for a 2012 Scion xB
- For an affordable roof rack confirmed to fit your 2012 Scion xB that is arguably just as good as the really expensive kits you would want the Rhino Rack Roof Rack that consists of part # RRVA137B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK152. With these two part numbers you would have everything needed for a roof rack. Crossbars and mounting kit is included.
For a cargo basket you could go with the Curt Basket part # C18115, and then for a bag part # RL100A20. I attached a review video for both products for...
view full answer... - Lock Option for Swagman XC Bike Rack
- Using this lock # P1040 on the Swagman XC2 Bike rack, part # S64650, will not secure the bikes. It would only secure the wheel mounts to the rack. If you are wanting to prevent the bikes from theft with that particular bike rack, use a cable lock like part # e98891. Run it through the bike frame and the safety chain loops that are on the hitch.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation For 2011 Scion xB
- Since Toyota recommends not to tow with the xB I cannot recommend doing so, although it is done quite frequently.
In my research I found several people on both sides, some saying they do not tow with the xB, and others saying that they tow all the time. Most people that do tow say they do not tow anything over 1,000 lbs to be on the safe side.
The trailer hitch we offer for the xB I recommend is Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C12490. This is a Class ll hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver...
view full answer... - Replacement Support Strap and Rubber Cradle Straps for Curt 4 Bike Rack
- We carry both of those parts for your Curt 4 Bike Rack # C18030. The support strap is part # 18050 and the rubber hold down straps are part # C18007. The support strap comes in a quantity of 1 while the rubber straps come in a quantity of 2.
view full answer... - Recommended 2-Bike Class I Hitch Racks for 2014 Scion xB
- One of my favorite 2-bike hitch racks for a Class I hitch like your Curt # C12490 is the Curt # C18085. I like this wheel-mount style rack for several reasons: it is moderately priced, it is lightweight - only 20-lbs, it has an 80-lbs total bike weight rating and it provides a generous 12-inches of clearance from it's hitch pin hole to the nearest part of the carrier. As a wheel-mount rack, it avoids stress on the bikes' frames since they make no contact with the rack. As a bonus, this...
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