Good question, and the answer is that while I think one is the better option - particularly for a self-install - there is essentially no difference between the actual hitches that fit your 2021 Toyota Corolla sedan, which are the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24983 and Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C34UR.
They are both Class I hitches with a 1-1/4 inch receiver that install the same, but the biggest difference is the much better, far clearer instructions that come with the Curt Hitch... view full answer...
To transport 3 bikes on your 2007 Corolla S you will need to use a trunk-mount type rack.
Your 2007 Toyota Corolla S can be equipped only with a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch. This type of hitch has a 2-bike capacity only, even if the bike rack itself can hold 3 bikes. A Class I hitch just doesn't have the strength to handle the load of 3 bikes; hitch and/or vehicle damage could result. The linked article will give you additional background on hitch classes and capacities.
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Curt used to state that using the # 18050 stabilizing strap was a requirement for maintaining warranty coverage when their Class I and some of their Class II hitches are used for hitch accessories, although they've since backed off on that stance. The strap was designed to provide extra support for the bike rack. One end would typically hook to the frontward edge of the vehicle trunk, the other end would be looped around the bike rack near where the upright connected to the arms the bikes... view full answer...
Curt Class I hitches like # C11265 do not have the internal stopper that is present on other brands of hitch like the Draw-Tite # 24913 and Hidden Hitch models. Keep in mind that use of any hitch adapter/extender, such as Brophy # HT5R, will reduce your hitch capacity by 50-percent. So a Class I hitch rated for 200-lbs of tongue weight will have only a 100-lb TW when used with any adapter. view full answer...
The reason a wire is run to the battery on the Tow Ready Harness # 118459 is to help protect the tail light circuitry of your 2009 Toyota Corolla. You see, the # 118459 uses the tail light circuitry of the vehicle merely as signal wires and powers the tail lights of your trailer with the power it gets from the battery. Tail light circuits can be damaged if they are overdrawn and the # 118459 eliminates this problem by bypassing the tail light circuits as power sources.
The Curt T-Connector... view full answer...
I will go ahead and give you the measurement for the 2 hitches that are a confirmed fit for your 2015 Toyota Corolla.
From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of your bumper will be as follows:
Curt # C11265 - 3 inches
Draw-Tite # 24913 - 2 inches
Since they all have 1-1/4 inch receivers it really just depends on what you are planning to use the hitch for when it comes to deciding which is best. They all have the same weight capacities and Class I restrictions. (see... view full answer...
Both bike racks are similar designs made by different companies. I would recommend the Swagman part # S64650 over the Curt # C18084 though as it is a bike rack we have been selling a while now and it is just very reliable and a great bike rack at that price point. The Curt rack isn't bad, but it's not any better than the Swagman and weighs almost 20 lbs more so it wouldn't be what I would go with.
This would work well with the Curt hitch part # C11265.
Curt requires the use of their stabilizer... view full answer...
Great questions! And thank you for coming our way for hitches on your vehicles! We'll start with hitches and then move our way over to the bike rack:
For your 2006 Toyota Corolla you are correct about the 1-1/4" hitch options and for that I recommend the Curt # C11265 which is a Class I hitch. Curt typically has a thicker powder coat over Draw-Tite so this will weather the elements better.
For your 2014 Honda CR-V I have 2 different options based on price-point and design; the etrailer... view full answer...
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