7-Way Trailer Connector Mounting Bracket for Curt Trailer Hitch with 3 Inch Square Cross Tube

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Question:

Im looking to purchase a bracket for the 7-way plug such as the Draw-tite 18156. Is the cross tube 2.5inch or 3?

asked by: Mark

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Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Curt and trailer hitch # C15324 has a 3 inch x 3 inch cross tube. The mounting bracket # 18159 would be the best options since it does not reach around 3 sides of the tube, just 2. I have linked a video showing installation to the right.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Your standard grade 5 half inch coarse threaded bolt has a clamping force of around 9,000 or more pound force and a 1/2 inch grade 5 coarse threaded bolt has a tensile strength of 120,000 pounds per square inch. This means one 1/2 inch grade 5 coarse…

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Answer 2

Take a look at the diagram I provided, which shows the bolt sizes included with the hitch. Four 1/2-13 X 1-3/4 carriage bolts are included, and the other two bolts that are used are preexisting on the vehicle- they're used to hold the bumper…

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Answer 3

I can't recommend you drill into any hitch including the Curt Hitch part #C15324 for the install of anything including a trailer wiring bracket. What I would recommend is a mounting bracket that attaches to the hitch's cross tube like the…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 11

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 12

As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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