Toyota offers a Hitch Receiver although when I received mine it wasn't available yet. I purchased mine from etrailer.com. Easy install, about an hour with a buddy since it weighs about 45 lbs.
I did. It's a cheap addon (relatively speaking) and benefits even when you aren't towing.Did anyone get a Venza with the Tow Prep Package (engine oil cooler, larger radiator fan, and HD alternator)? Without it Toyota says its towing limit is 1000lbs (V6).
Question on the install. I attempted to drop the 2 rear exhaust mounts per directions (FWD V6) and still could not get enough clearance to fish the tow bar mounts above the exaust without the rear of the bar hitting the ground. Did you have to raise the rear of the car, or drop a couple other of the hangers besides the rear 2 to get it in?? Also, I'm not even sure where to jack the rear of the car since I'm used to floor jacking under the rear end?? I may just have it put on.Toyota offers a Hitch Receiver although when I received mine it wasn't available yet. I purchased mine from etrailer.com. Easy install, about an hour with a buddy since it weighs about 45 lbs.
Excellent detailed post on "how to install" Bob! Much appreciated. The instructions from Curt were not correct on what needed to be removed to get enough clearance as you know. Answered my question...and then some. :thumbsup:More info on the Wiring and hitch install:
Drawtite's T-One Install Instructions with Pics. http://www.draw-tite.com/fitguides/pdf/N118482.pdf
Hi michelw,I just got a base 4-cyl. Venza in Canada and all Canadian Venza's already come with the towing package:
All models are equipped with a Towing Prep Package to take advantage of Venza's Towing Capacity; 1,134 kg (2,500 lbs) on Venza and Venza AWD and 1,587 kg (3,500 lbs) on Venza V6 and Venza V6 AWD. (The hitch is a dealer-installed accessory.)
You can find this extract if you go to the toyota.ca web site and click Venza | Engine | Better performance | Towing Capacity.
I also went to the US site (toyota.com) but I did not find any option for the towing package.
Ya...my dealer told me the same thing. I negotiated further discount to do it myself. I purchased a Curt Hitch, had a braket to hold the plug tacked on (or you can clip to hitch like most do) and repainted it to a satin finish (was high gloss) since I had a white car to reduce standout. It is custom made for the car, and other then dropping the rear of exhaust is not a tough install.Ok i have done some looking and i cant seem to come up with anything usefull. believe it or not i work for a toyota dealer and can not come up with any answers for one of my customer as far as a hitch for the venza. I have found out that the toyota hitch will becoming available in october of this year. However i was also told that there were a few available when the venza was first released. My question to all of you is if you have any pictures of the toyota hitch installed or if you have any pictures of any aftermarket hitches installed. It would be of great help if you could post any thing you have for venza trailer hitches.
Hi,Ok i have done some looking and i cant seem to come up with anything usefull. believe it or not i work for a toyota dealer and can not come up with any answers for one of my customer as far as a hitch for the venza. I have found out that the toyota hitch will becoming available in october of this year. However i was also told that there were a few available when the venza was first released. My question to all of you is if you have any pictures of the toyota hitch installed or if you have any pictures of any aftermarket hitches installed. It would be of great help if you could post any thing you have for venza trailer hitches.