How to Choose the Correct Ball Mount for a 2005 Toyota Sienna
Question:
Need to buy some things from you. Ive got a 2005 Toyota sienna with a Curt Class III - 2 Item # C13105 hitch installed. What ball mount, ball, and hitch pin do you recommend for towing med load trailers such as a typical 5x8 or 5x10 trailer or small boat. I am not sure what rise would cover my needs. I would also like to buy the air 1000 airbags which I hear work well. Thanks
asked by: David
Expert Reply:
In order to choose the correct ball mount for your 2005 Toyota Sienna you would want to measure from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver tube opening and from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on your trailer while level. The difference between the two measurements will give you the correct amount of rise/drop you will need to look for in a ball mount. I have attached a help article that will walk you through this process as well.
The most common ball mount used for this application is the Curt Ball Mount part # C45230 which offers up to 2-3/8" of rise and 3-5/8" of drop. For a receiver lock that will work well with this ball mount, I recommend the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock part # e98880. You will also need a hitch ball and for that, part # 40038 for a 2" hitch ball or part # C40007 for a 2-5/16" hitch ball would be correct.
For a set of airbags I recommend the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F4155. These airbags will do an excellent job of providing extra support for your existing rear coil springs. I have attached an installation video of them installed on a 2006 Toyota Sienna for you as well.
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
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- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class III
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
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- 10000 lbs GTW
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- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome
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- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
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Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
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Curt Dual Length Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2-3/8" Rise, 3-5/8" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
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- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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