Trailer Hitch Recommendation and Towing Capacity for 2003 Toyota Camry
Question:
Hi, I have a 2003 Toyota Camry 4cyl automatic, and was wondering what the towing capacity is? I would be pulling a rail type of trailer for dirt bikes three at most, one most likely. Would this work with my car? Ive been told a class two Hitch. ONe place told me they liked the Curt brand better and thats what they would install. What hitch would you use Curt or Draw- tite? We use to pull a small aluminum bike trailer with three bike up to our cabin which is at 5200ft with a Datsun B-210 4cyland it seemed to do the job. Thanks,
asked by: Anthony
Expert Reply:
I'd recommend confirming this with the owners manual of your 2003 Toyota Camry, but I was able to find a 2,000 lb towing capacity for your vehicle which should be adequate for a motorcycle trailer like you plan on towing.
Now we have Class II hitches available for your vehicle like the Draw Tite part # 36336 which are rated higher than that at 3,500 lbs trailer weight, but you have to go with the lowest rated component in your tow setup as the overall capacity as you're only as strong as your weakest component. I prefer the Draw Tite hitches as they do not require the use of a stabilizer strap if you were to ever carry a non-supported load like a bike rack.
For trailer wiring you'd then want the part # 118308 which is a confirmed fit and would work well. I prefer the Tekonsha harnesses as they tend to be the most reliable and last the longest.
Then for a ball mount we have the part # 36061 which then for a ball you'd want the part # 19258 for a 2 inch ball or part # 19257 for a 1-7/8 inch ball.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-3/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
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- Standard Ball
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 3-1/8" Rise - 9-3/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
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- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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- Class II
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