How Visible Is the Draw-Tite #75663 Installed on 2011 Toyota Venza
Question:
What is the difference between a standard hitch for my 2011 Toyota Venza and a hidden hitch? What part is hidden?
asked by: Jack B
Expert Reply:
Hidden Hitch (which is the same model as the Draw-Tite) is a brand name, and will not necessarily describe how visible the hitch is. If you look at the hitches available for your 2011 Toyota, you will see that they are all similarly designed and would install under the vehicle in the same manner. Neither of them would be more or less visible.
I have provided a photo of the Curt Class III hitch, part # 13356 which would be pretty representative of how the available hitches would appear from the rear.
The appearance, installation procedure, and weight capacities of both 3 Class III receivers are extremely similar. In this instance, you could choose the less expensive Curt # 13356 without feeling that you sacrificed anything.
If you were planning on using the hitch to tow a trailer, you might also need the following:
Ball mount, part # D-4
Wiring harness with trailer connector, part # 118482
1-7/8 inch trailer ball, part # 19260
2 inch trailer ball, part # 63845
Pin and clip, part # PC3
Locking stainless steel hitch pin, part # e98882
I have provided links to the install instructions for the hitch and the wiring harness, as well as the installation video of the 13356 on a 2011 Toyota Venza, for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitch - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Stainless Steel
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Stainless Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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