etrailer | How to Install: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on your 2020 Toyota Corolla
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Hello neighbors, it's Brad here at etrailer and today we're taking a look and installing the Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch on a 2020 Toyota Corolla. So this is what our hitch is gonna look like once it's installed and you'll see right away this is an inch and a quarter, and this is a smaller size than your normal hitch. Now on many sedans and small vehicles such as this, including my own personal car, sometimes you're limited to an inch and a quarter, which isn't the end of the world. We'll just need to make sure when you're picking accessories, that you get the shank that's gonna fit that size. What is it capable of Well, this is gonna allow you to be able to put some bike racks, as well as cargo carriers on here. And that's gonna open up what you can actually do with the vehicle and give you a little bit of extra real estate.
So it is nice to have and I use mine for my bike rack all the time. So as long as you get a matching bike rack for the inch and a quarter, it does a great job. Now, as far as towing, that's something that you might wanna stray away from, being that it is a class 1. It does have rolled style safety chain loops here which is gonna be fine for normal hooks. But the weight rating on this, is gonna be a gross trailer rate rating of 2000 pounds.
And that's gonna be the weight of the trailer, plus the accessories loaded up. Now you also have a tongue weight rating of 200 pounds which is the downward pressure on the inside of the receiver tube opening. So those bike racks and cargo carriers, as they're suspended, you don't want to exceed over 200 pounds. Now you might be able to tow a small kayak trailer or something along those lines or just a small little tow dolly to be able to pick up you know, just a few things around at the hardware store whether it be some dirt or gravel or whatever it may be. But again, this is not really something that you want to put a ton of weight on, but again you do have these safety chain loops, that are gonna allow you to put a normal size hook or even a larger clevis style on here pretty easily.
Now taking a close look, you're also gonna see a half inch hitch pin hole and this is going to be for your pin and clip to go through to keep your accessories in place. Now it doesn't come with one, but generally a lot of your accessories that you would pick up will come with one. And if you want to actually upgrade to a locking version, we have plenty of those available here at etrailer. And that way, when you have your accessories on here, you know that it's locked and it's not gonna leave in the hands of someone else. Now we're gonna take a few measurements here from the center of the hitch pin hole to the furthest point of the rear fascia.
We're looking at about two and a half inches and that's important to note for your folding accessories just to make sure that you're not gonna make any contact with your rear fascia causing damage to it in the process. Another thing we're gonna measure is going to be our ground clearance. So from the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground, we're looking at about nine and a half inches. And while I don't really worry about this making contact with the ground, when you do have those accessories loaded up, as you go up inclines or go in some rough terrains, sometimes they can make contact with the ground. So I do recommend when looking for accessories to have something with a raised shank to maybe prevent any damage from occurring but also just comes down to being aware when you have your accessories loaded up and when you're going up the hills, you just don't wanna make contact for the ground and damage them. The install of this hitch I will admit is a little bit of a tricky one. And part of that is the instructions aren't exactly clear on some of these steps that you should do, but I actually found ways to help you along. So I do recommend watching the install all the way through before actually starting the installation. Toyota also didn't really do us any favors as far as mounting spots for the hitch. So you are gonna be drilling into your frame rail but I'm gonna be here every step of the way to make sure that you can get it installed. So let's take a look at that now. We're gonna begin our installation by lowering down our muffler. But before we do that, we want to actually support it. So if you're doing this in your garage or on your driveway, I suggest getting a block of wood or something to support this, because once we take it off the isolators, that exhaust is gonna hang down and we don't wanna cause any damage further upstream by just it hanging. So what I'm gonna use is a cam buckle strap
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent video! The only thing that I would change on your video is that the 1 inch hole that you have to drill into? The frame is too small. This could be because the manufacturer beefed up the mounting plates that the bolts go through. I had to elongate my holes slightly just to slip them through. Still an excellent video, the complemented the manufacturers instructions.
We're glad the video was helpful!
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Is there a way to use the corolla hatchback hitch on thr sedan via mounting to the bumper beam instead?
Not that we're aware of. The hitch is a vehicle specific item that's only meant for the vehicle it was designed for. Can the vehicle or the hitch be modified so they work together? Maybe, but it's not something we or the hitch manufacturer would recommend doing. For a 2020 Corolla, we recommend using the # C34UR hitch.
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Nice job, now all you have to do is to buy it. 🙃
you saved me , thank you!
We are happy to help! Check out the following link to see this trailer hitch on our website.
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Can this hitch tow 1 jet skii?
Hello there, this hitch has a max tongue weight limit of 200lbs and and gross trailer weight of 2,000lbs. So as long as you follow the suggested limits in your owner's manual and the the capacities of the hitch you could tow anything in that range. www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C34UR.html You can see more information on this hitch receiver on the product page we have linked for you.
@@etrailer Jet-skis weigh ~900lbs, jet-ski trailers weigh ~300 lbs... Why can't you just say yes? The answer is YES
@@mcamodell what would be the proper rise for the hitch for a jet skii do you think? How many inches for this car?
@@evanparness9509 assuming 12" tires, I'd guess ~4" rise should be perfect. Get your hitch from a local store so you can easily exchange it if it's off for your setup. The prices at local stores are comparable to online anyway.
How much does it cost to install that hitch
You can see the pricing for this hitch kit on our website in the following link. In order to get installation prices, we recommend checking with a local shop to see if they have a rate that they charge for hitch installations.
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does it able to tow a motorcycle trailer under 2000 lbs?
This hitch is capable of towing up to 2,000 lbs gross trailer weight, that is the trailer plus the load on it. It is also designed to handle 200 lbs max tongue weight. You will want to be sure to check in the owners manual to be sure that your vehicle can tow the weight that you are wanting to.
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@@etrailer that's not an answer
Yes, absolutely. A typical small trailer that a motorcycle would load up on ways around 400-500 lbs. Your motorcycle probably weighs around 800 lb, but check it. Technically you shouldn't load up more than a 1,000 lb bike on a 500 lb trailer and pull it with a Corolla, but you probably be just fine if it's a little heavier as long as you have good brakes and tires
@@mcamodell do u think this hitch would work to pull 1 jet skii?
@@evanparness9509 Yes. Jet skis weigh approximately the same as motorcycles so the math would still follow. 300-900 lb jet ski + 400-500 lb trailer would be well under the 2,000 lb Max
Where are they located?
Are you asking where etrailer.com is located? We're in Wentzville, MO which is about 40 miles west of St. Louis. You can order the Curt # C34UR Class 1 hitch by using this link:
www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/CURT/C34UR.html
amazing! What do you recommend to find someone locally who can do this good of a job? Approximate cost?
If you use the link below and input your zip code, you can check out a listing of installers in your area:
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Installers with ASE and RVIA certifications would be best.
Can it town 14 ft aluminum boat
Do you want the dealer "cya" answer or real life stuff? Officially, Toyota says you should not tow with your Corolla, so if you decide to tow, you are on your own. As far as this trailer hitch is concerned, it can handle a 14ft aluminum boat with no problem, even if you throw in the weight of a motor and trailer. I've towed bigger things than a 14ft job boat with a Class I hitch before.
@@etrailerdoes the (frame) of the car can andle it?
@@MrMichaelcloutier We honestly couldn't say. That would be a question for Toyota, but because they say not to use the vehicle for towing, they wouldn't provide an answer.
I understand but how do you want me to buy a Hitch if you have not carried out any study that can confirm that the installation and use of your Hitch does not harm my entire car....
I can't believe you spent the first 3 minutes of this video trash talking. Over 60% of the people who tow, tow less than 2000 lb. Your entire tirade is just completely out of touch with reality. How about next time you just stick to the facts and show us how to put the damn hitch on instead of pontificating your opinions, huh?
I literally just want to tow my motorcycle lmao I’m not starting a landscaping business with my Corolla
@@Xachremos fuckin seriously LOL