Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2012 Toyota Sienna To Tow Boat

Question:

Hello I have a 2006 Toyota sienna and I am looking to add a hitch to it. I will be hauling a 1994 bayliner capri 2050 with it. The boat is 20 feet long on a single axle trailer with surge brakes. The boat weighs 2600lbs. Should I get a class 2 or a class 3 hitch. I was worried about the class 3 hanging down lower and dragging on certain angles. I just want to make sure I get the right thing to haul my boat so I have no issues. thanks

asked by: Rob M

Expert Reply:

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2006 Sienna is the Curt, part # C13105. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. I recommend a Class lll hitch because it is much easier to find accessories that will work with a 2-inch receiver than a 1-1/4 inch when given the option.

Since you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

If you do not have a trailer connector on your Sienna I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118304. This harness is a simple plug-in installation. You just plug the harness into the connection points behind the Sienna tail lights.

When working with electrical connectors I recommend using dielectric grease like part # 11755. This keeps dirt and moisture out of the electrical connections and helps prevent corrosion.