Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Toyota Sienna

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Question:

I am looking to get the best concealed cross tube hitch and wiring that you carry for my 2014 Toyota Sienna XLE 2wd. On the hitch, I am stuck between the Draw-Tite 76112 or the Curt C13343. Do you recommend one over the other? Is one built better or a higher quality finish that resists rust? Is one a better fit? On the wiring, the website shows three options for plug and play style. From what I hear, Tekonsha is the best you can get as far as ease of use and dependability. True? What I read in the instructions, they all stash inside the vehicle until you are ready to use them. Seems like the best idea to keep wires out of elements but is this the same system that can be mounted next to the hitch with the four flat mounting bracket? 18144. Is it better to keep the wiring inside the vehicle until ready to use rather than mounting it next to hitch? Thank you very much!

asked by: Vince A

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Helpful Expert Reply:

For a trailer hitch confirmed to fit your 2014 Toyota Sienna with a concealed crosstube the hitch I would recommend is the Draw Tite part # 76112. This hitch costs a bit less and if you were to ever want to carry a bike rack this hitch would not require you to use a stabilizer strap like the Curt requires. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.

For trailer wiring I do recommend the Tekonsha kit # 118498 as this brand is the most reliable option we carry. I attached an install video for this for you to check out too.

Having the 4-way run out of the back hatch is actually the preferred method although it seems like it wouldn't be. Having the 4-way stored inside the cab the keeps it protected from rain and moisture to prevent corrosion and keeps it protected from damage to the wiring or connector by rocks or debris that might be on the highway.

You can run the wire through the vehicle if you wish but just keep in mind that this does take more time and you may end up needing additional wire because you will not be routing the wire in a straight line.

As far as mounting the 4-Way end under the vehicle, that, too, can be accomplished though there is some extra work involved and you may have to drill through the bottom of the vehicle. You would need to remove as much flooring as you can from the cargo area in the van, getting down to the bare metal. At this point you would need to locate a grommet or other opening through which you can route the wiring. However there is a good chance any grommet you find will not be large enough to accept the 4-Way.

If you wanted to do 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.