Recommended Hitch for a 2016 Toyota Highlander
Question:
Is the Curt Trailer Hitch C13394 compatible with the Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2inch Hitches - Wheel Mount Item # TH83JV specifically, this bike rack has technical requirements that the trailer hitch pin hole depth be 1.125inch and the hitch receiver depth be 2.5. Does this Curt Trailer Hitch model meet those requirements? thank you for your help.
asked by: Melanie S
Expert Reply:
Yes, it is. The Curt Trailer Hitch item # C13394 is compatible with the Thule T2 Pro Bike Rack item # TH83JV and is confirmed to fit your 2016 Toyota Highlander. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware.
The Curt Trailer Hitch item # C13394 is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 500 lbs maximum tongue weight so more than enough capacity for the Thule T2 item # TH83JV. I really like this hitch because the crosstube mounts behind the rear bumper leaving only the 2" receiver visible. This not only looks better but also helps with ground clearance.
I have linked an installation video below so you can see how this hitch gets set up.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56217 without factory tow package or item # 56042 with the factory tow package and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- Pre-Torqued
- CURT
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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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Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Electric Bikes
- Fat Bikes
- Heavy Bikes
- Thule
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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