Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2012 Toyota Matrix for Towing

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Looking at buying a Toyota Matrix 2012, 1.8 L engine. I need to tow a small skiff on a trailer total weight 1000 lbs. Your site lists several hitches for all models of Toyota Matrix 2012. Do you recommend towing with this vehicle? If so whats trailer hitch do you your recommend?

asked by: Fredrik

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I took a look at the owner's manual for a 2012 Toyota Matrix and it said it does not recommend towing with the Matrix that has a 1.8L engine, but the Matrix for a 2.4L can, and has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. That does not mean you can't tow with the 1.8L engine, but we have to recommend sticking with what the owner's manual says, so the decision to tow would be up to you.

If you decide to two, the trailer hitch I recommend for the 2012 Toyota Matrix is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12221.

The Curt hitch is the best because it is a Class II hitch, the highest Class available for your Matrix and has the highest capacities, which speaks to its strength. The other parts you'll need in order to tow are a wiring harness, ball mount, and hitch ball, which are the following:

- T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118460
- Curt Drawbar # C45521
- Pin and Clip # F-4
- 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # A-80 or 2" Hitch Ball # A-82

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

The bolt sizes are commonly M12-1.25x40 and M10-1.25x35. If you are looking at the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #65075 the hardware comes with it and you can find the specs on the parts in the instruction…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The correct replacement master cylinder kit we have for your Demco setup is the part #DM5918 which comes with the lock out replacement.

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Based on my research, the Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 8,000-lb E-Z Lube Axles #AKHD-865-8-EZ-K will be a replacement for the 90865 Rockwell hub and drum. Both of these hub and drum assemblies are 12-1/4" diameter, have an 8,000 lb…

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Answer 6

A TCM double-lip grease seal number 127194 has an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches according to my research. The available grease seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a…

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Answer 7

The part you referenced 127194TB is a double-lip seal with an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches. The available seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a double-lip seal sold as a…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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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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You'd need a new panel like the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini part #PD4045KA which is the most similar to your Parallax 7345 except is Lithium battery compatible. There isn't a center section replacement available for what you have that…

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