Best Trailer Hitch Choice for 2017 Toyota Tacoma
Question:
Which of two trailer hitches on your website for a 2017 Toyota Tacoma truck do you feel is the best for my truck. Which has had the easiest or least of a hassle from other buyers for mounting to my trucks frame and not having problems with the holes lining up. I believe my towing capacity is 3500 pounds, but I rather have more than just enough. Thank you.
asked by: Chad P
Expert Reply:
Of the available hitches for your 2017 Toyota Tacoma, my choice would be between the etrailer brand # e98905 or the Curt # C13264 Class III hitch. The frame mounting flanges for both hitches extend inboard versus to the outboard which means the hitch is less likely to be damaged during transport and would fit better.
Both hitches have a 6K towing/900 lb tongue weight capacity, which is well over the capacity of the truck itself.
The Curt and etrailer brand hitches are functionally identical, with the only difference being that the Curt hitch has a glossy finish, while the etrailer brand has a matte finish. I personally prefer the matte finish, as it seems to blend in under the vehicle better than the glossy Curt hitch does.
If you need a trailer wiring harness, I'd recommend the Curt # C56349, a ball mount like # 2753 and part # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for 2 inch trailer ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2-3/4" Rise, 4" Drop - 9" Long - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 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 T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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