Can Underbody Panel be Left Off to Install a Trailer Hitch for a Bike Rack on a 2012 Toyota Camry
Question:
Looking at the Curt C12107 for our 2012 Toyota Camry SE. Our Camry does have the undercover panel as shown on your video. I am going to attempt to install this myself. Is there any reason I cant just leave the underbody panel off during installation? Seems like trimming the panel and trying to fit it back would be a time consuming hassle and I already have doubts about my ability to install this hitch for our bicycle rack. If I order the hitch from you and decide installation is above my skill set, do you make recommendations for local installers?
asked by: Ricky
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes, you can remove and leave off the underbody panel on your 2012 Toyota Camry when installing a trailer hitch. It does not have to go back on. But if you want it to then it does have to be trimmed.
For a trailer hitch I actually recommend Draw-Tite hitch # 36540. The reason is that the Curt hitch is going to require the use of a stabilization strap, # 18050, when using the hitch for anything other than a trailer per Curt's warranty requirements. The Draw-Tite hitch costs less and it does not have the strap requirement.
I am confident that you can install the hitch yourself but if you decide to have it professionally installed let me know and I can recommend a place in your area for the installation. Or if you have a mechanic that you use regularly that is another option.
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Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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