Hitch Recommendations For 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid  

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For your 2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid, I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 36540. This is a Class ll hitch and has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. This hitch is a bolt-on installation and requires no welding. You will want to check your owner's manual or with your dealership to see if your Camry is capable of towing, and if so what the towing and tongue weight capacity is for your vehicle.

If your Camry is capable of towing, I recommend a ball mount like part # 36071. For hitch balls I recommend part # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch ball, and part # 19258 for a 2 inch hitch ball.

If you do not have trailer wiring I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118405. This plugs into the vehicle wiring and with a little additional wiring will give you a 4-way connector at the rear of your vehicle.

When working with electrical connectors I recommend using dielectric grease like part # 11755. This keeps dirt and moisture out of the electrical connections and helps prevent corrosion.

If you are planning on using your hitch to carry bikes, I recommend the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part # TH934XTR. This bike rack can hold up to 4 bikes and has a tilting feature which allows access to the rear cargo area when unloaded. I have attached an installation video for this carrier on a Camry.

If you are going to use a bike carrier, and plan on carrying any bikes with alternative frames like kids bikes or women's bikes, I recommend using an adapter bar like part # 64005. This attaches between the handlebar stem and the seat post and allows the bike to be carried more level while providing additional ground clearance. I have attached a product review video you can check out.

If you are planning on using the hitch for other accessories, let me know and I can make some recommendations that will work for you. You will want to make sure that anything you attach to your hitch will clear the rear of your vehicle. I have attached a couple of links that explain how to determine clearance for hitch mounted bike carriers and cargo trays.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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