I have a great solution for you that won't require you to mess with any air lines and will install very easily.
The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
I attached an install video that shows how it would install in a similar vehicle plus a help article on tow bar braking options as well. view full answer...
What I think you are asking for is a rock guard. Depending on what base plates and tow bar you have for your 2006 Toyota Matrix, we have options. The Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard, # RM-4000 fits all Roadmaster tow bars with quick disconnects. The Sentry Deflector for Demco Tow Bars is # DM9523135 and the Blue Ox KarGard Towed Vehicle Protector, is # BX8870. view full answer...
We have roof racks that fit your 2011 Toyota Matrix like the Rhino Rack part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK185 but we do not have any options that attach to fixed mounting points on the vehicle roof. All we have attach with door clamps. view full answer...
You should check out the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch # 60965. This hitch does not require that you remove the rear fascia on the Matrix XR models for installation. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out.
Curt does require the use of their Support Strap # 18050 with any non-trailer loads so you will want to look at it to keep within the warranty guidelines of the hitch.
Since this hitch is a Class II hitch you will need to pick out a bike rack that is... view full answer...
Almost all roof mounted cargo baskets use similar mounting hardware, so they will all involve the same amount of difficulty when it comes to installing and removing. I recommend looking into a lightweight basket if you plan on installing and removing the basket frequently.
One cargo box I recommend looking at is the Rhino-Rack Cargo Basket, # RMCB. This basket weighs 31 lbs and the mounting hardware is easy to adjust so you do not have to change the position of your crossbars each time... view full answer...
To carry more than 2 bikes with your 2003 Toyota Matrix you will need to upgrade your hitch to a Class II hitch like the Curt Hitch part # C12013. Class I hitches are limited to only carrying 2 bikes, any more than that and the location of the additional bikes would cause excessive leverage on the hitch and could potentially damage it.
The Swagman Original 4 Bike rack part # S64400 would not work for you as it is designed for 2 inch hitches. The Thule Hitching Post part # TH934XTR would... view full answer...
The underside of the Thule Evo Wingbars like the 43 inch long part # TH711100 has a channel used for attaching to a roof rack foot but it does not go all the way down the length of the bar. What this means is that you won't always be able to install a longer bar than what Thule recommends as you may run out of channel length. I attached a picture that shows what the underside of the bar looks like.
Best option would be to go with a longer bar setup that has been confirmed as a fit like... view full answer...
We offer several trailer hitches that are designed to work with your 2010 Toyota Matrix. I recommend always going with the Class ll over a Class l hitch. There are more options for accessories and a Class ll hitch has a higher weight capacity than the Class l. Class l hitches are limited to carrying 2 bikes.
I recommend the Curt Round Tube Receiver Hitch, part # C12221. This is a Class ll hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. A note from Curt states all non-trailer loads - bike... view full answer...
The Malone MicroSport Trailer # MPG460G that you referenced is perfect for transporting both your 40" wide canoe and an additional kayak. This trailer can support up to 500 pounds of weight with the integrated crossbars and offers plenty of width for both your watercrafts.
To secure the canoe to the crossbars I recommend the Malone BigFoot Pro Canoe Carrier # MPG112MD, and for the kayak the Malone J-Pro # MPG117MD will work perfectly. Both carriers include the needed tie-down straps to... view full answer...
In order to transport 4 bikes with your 2004 Toyota Matrix, I recommend going with a trailer hitch-mounted bike rack like the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR. This is a great, sturdy rack that can hold up to 4 bikes at 35 pounds each. It features a tilting mast that allows for easy rear cargo access on your Matrix and the HoldFast cradles and anti-sway arms will hold the bike frames at 3 points to prevent sway and bike-to-bike contact.
In order to help deter theft, I recommend adding... view full answer...
The CURT hitch you would want for your 2011 Toyota Matrix AWD XR would be a CURT Trailer Hitch # 12221. I attached installation instructions for you to check out also. You will need to trim the lower fascia to install this hitch.
The CURT Hitch # 12234 that you referenced is not a confirmed fit for your vehicle so I would not recommend it for you.
You may be interested in purchasing the following products to complete your towing setup:
Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118460 (installation... view full answer...
Yes, if both of your bikes have alternative style frames without a horizontal top tube you will need a quantity of 2 of the bike frame adapter bars # UB01. view full answer...
To use the part # RM-98164-7 as an umbilical with the part # RM-155 you would need to cut the 4-way off the jumper wire of the # RM-155 and then wire it to the 4-way round female socket that comes with the part # RM-98164-7 that you referenced just like you said.
You may not have to use the jumper cable of the # RM-155 either if the main harness can reach the front of the vehicle after the bulbs are installed. view full answer...
I do have an option for you but the highest rated bike rack we offer for a 1-1/4" trailer hitch is 66 lbs, with the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes part # Y96FR. That said, you should be able to remove the battery from the bike and place it in the hatch to get down or close to this capacity but it's really your only option for this hitch size. The OnRamp is a great option nonetheless, it has locks for security and ramps for easy loading. view full answer...
The Custom DK Clamps # DK062 that you referenced is the correct fit kit for your 2006 Toyota Matrix.
For the remaining components you will need bar set # RRVA126B-2 and leg kit, # RRRLKVA. view full answer...
First, where the car was built is not as important as what market the car was built for. If it was built for the U.S. market, it does not matter if it was made in Canada, Mexico, or Japan. You have probably noticed that many cars for any given year come out about a year early, so it is not unusual to see a model year 2009 car with a build date of 2008.
A Class II hitch is going to be the better option and out of the 2 Class II hitches, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch # 12228 because... view full answer...
It is possible that you could use the Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier part # HRE3 on your 2003 Toyota Matrix but since this is a rather small vehicle and the arms on the Express are not adjustable, you might run into issues with the men's bike hitting the pavement because of the larger tires. Therefore, a better option for you is the Malone RunWay 3 Bike Rack part # MPG2142 as you can angle the arms up to provide more clearance. view full answer...
Currently, there are 2 trailer hitches that will fit your 2005 Toyota Matrix XR. One Class-I # 24812 (Draw-Tite) and one Class-II # C12013 (Curt).
With that said, they are all good products but I would most certainly go with the Class-II Curt hitch # C12013 because it will provide a higher tongue weight capacity of 250 pounds and Class-II will work with Class-1 and Class-2 accessories. As a result, giving you more options to choose from. With the Curt trailer hitch, if you plan on adding... view full answer...
The reason the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12228 is not listed as a confirmed fit on your 2007 Toyota Matrix XR is because it was designed to fit the 2009-2013 Matrix.
For your 2007 Matrix XR you will need to use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12013 which is the only confirmed fit for your vehicle made by Curt, and as you can see in the picture I included, it will install very close to the rear bumper to give you plenty of ground clearance.
You will need to use the Stabilizing... view full answer...
The reason your hitch on your 2009 Toyota Matrix has a dimple is because all Class I hitches feature this dimple. And your Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4 inch, part # 24812, is a Class I hitch.
The reason your bike rack shank does not have a dimple in it is because it is a Class II hitch accessory and is designed to only be used on Class II hitches. The dimple is a safety feature that is installed onto Class I hitches to prevent Class II accessories... view full answer...
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