Which Trailer Hitch for a 2012 Toyota Sienna Has the Most Ground Clearance

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For this year can you give me ground clearance for the 3 non EcoX concealed hitches that you carry?

asked by: Rich

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I do have ground clearance measurements for the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver part # E98853, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76112, and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13343 but we have not had a chance to install all of these on a 2012 Toyota Sienna yet. Also, the ground clearance measurement we take will likely be different that what you have even with the same year as the tire size and cargo in the vehicle will all play a factor into ground clearance.

When we installed both the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver part # E98853 and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13343 on a 2018 Toyota Sienna (see video) we found that the distance from the ground to the top of the inside edge of the receiver tube is 13" therefore, the distance from the ground to the bottom edge of the receiver tube is likely around 10-1/2".

When we installed the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76112 on a 2012 Toyota Sienna (see video) we found that the distance from the ground to the top of the inside edge of the receiver tube is 12-1/2" therefore, the distance from the ground to the bottom edge of the receiver tube is likely around 10".

With that being said it would appear that the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver part # E98853 and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13343 will offer the most ground clearance. The main difference between these two hitches is that the Curt hitch has more of a gloss finish whereas the etrailer.com hitch has more of a matte finish.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

When we test fit hitches, we take note of above ground height of the inside top of the receiver tube. When the size of the receiver (2 inch or 1-1/4 inch) and the thickness of the lip around the receiver (1/4 inch) is deducted, you get a good…

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Answer 2

We have an etrailer hitch that does fit your 2012 Toyota Sienna and has a totally concealed crosstube for better ground clearance but it's not the #E98837 you referenced. Instead you'd want the part #e98853 and you'd be set. I…

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Answer 3

The experiences we've had with Harbor Freight trailers is that they use standard 5 bolt patterns common on other trailers. The most common being 5 on 4-1/2 inches like what the part #AKIHUB-545-2-1K which fits the common 2,000 lb axle spindle.

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Answer 4

From my research on the Harbor Freight 4x8 folding trailer uses 4.80-12 tires on a 12 inch wheel for the 1195 lb capacity trailer and a 5.30-12 for the 1720 lbs capacity trailer. It is a good idea to check your existing tires to see which size they…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

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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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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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 12

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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