Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2012 Toyota Tacoma that will not Rust
Question:
Which trailer hitch do you recommend for 2012 Tacoma, I am in VA and do not want it to rust down on our salty roads this winter.
asked by: Rick C
Helpful Expert Reply:
We do have several trailer hitches available for the 2012 Toyota Tacoma. I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75236. I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation for you to view.
Hitches are made out of steel and are constantly exposed to the elements so they may eventually rust. Each manufacturer we offer coats the hitches with a paint that will prevent and ward off rust. If hitches are damaged or scratched and the metal is exposed then it can rust.
If you intend to do some towing, the recommended ball mount is # C45030, and you can use pin and clip # PC3. For a ball, you can use # 19260 (1-7/8 inch diameter), or # 63845 (2 inch diameter). For Trailer wiring, use T-One Connector w/Upgraded Circuit Protected Converter, # 118496. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this wiring harness for you to view as well as a video of this harness being installed on a 2010 Tacoma. The installation on your 2012 model will be similar.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 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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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 5500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 550 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise, 2-1/4" Drop - 7-5/8" 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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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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