Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2011 Toyota Tacoma

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I have 2011 Toyota Tacoma pre runner sr5 will part numbers 75236 hitch and 118496 wiring harness fit ... thanks

asked by: Greg B

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Starting with the trailer hitch, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75236 referenced in your question will indeed fit your 2011 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner and is the exact hitch I would recommend. This Class III trailer hitch will use existing holes in the truck's frame for a no-drill installation. It will provide a 2 inch receiver opening and a 5,000 pound towing capacity, although I also recommend checking the towing capacity of the truck itself. This information will be listed in your owner's manual and you will simply need to follow whichever limit is lower, the truck's or the hitch's.

I have attached the installation details that you can check out.

The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118496 you also mentioned is confirmed to fit your Tacoma if it did not come with the factory 7-Way connector. This custom-fit harness will connect directly to the built-in ports behind the driver and passenger side tail lights on your truck. I have attached an installation video on the 2013 Tacoma that you can use for reference.

To tow a trailer, you will also need a ball mount. I recommend looking at the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # 989900. This kit includes two ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and another with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch and 2 inch hitch ball. I have attached an article that explains how to choose the best ball mount for your towing setup. If the ball mounts in the etrailer.com kit do not have the needed rise or drop, I have also attached a link that will take you to our available ball mount selection.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 2

It sounds like your 2014 Toyota Tacoma did not come with a factory tow package. What can happen sometimes is that on models that did not come with the factory tow package not all of the wiring or contacts will be present. You would either need to by…

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It sounds like you have a 6-way trailer connector on your trailer. Either that or a 7-way. If it looks like the picture with 6 round pin holes you have a 6-way. If it's a 7-way it will look like the second picture with the 6 "blades"…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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Answer 11

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 12

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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