Towing, anyone have a hitch installed yet?

Falconpunchjr · 2022-05-29T23:22:15-0400

Has anyone installed a hitch on their cross yet? Thinking about getting a kayak trailer instead of waiting for Yakima to make their crossbar system for the Cross.

Mort XLE AWD · 2022-06-01T12:33:04-0400

I haven't yet but I'm definitely doing it soon .. a friend of mine has a 2016 Toyota Highlander. He got it done a couple of years ago. He ordered it online and hooked it up without going to dealer for less than $200. He said it wasn't difficult at all. I looked at it and compared the location to my Cross. The spots looked identical, so I'm ordering it when I get to it. good luck

cdarrazola · 2022-06-11T23:15:10-0400

Uhaul is the only place to get one specifically for the cross as far as I've seen (actually there a few more online stores now). Does not look like the same install as the Highlander unfortunately. Looks like you have to remove the bumper and tail lights. Some clips and some bolts. Doesn't look too crazy but definitely more involved than I was hoping. Reese website has the instructions online (identical to uhaul). Here's the link

Draw-Tite 76553 Trailer Hitch Class III, 2 in. Receiver fits Select Toyota Corolla Cross

Whether you drive a pick-up truck or a cross over SUV, you can be sure that Draw-Tite® has a hitch to fit your vehicle. For more than 75 years, Draw-Tite

www.reese-hitches.com

cdarrazola · 2022-06-14T12:10:46-0400

Torque setting for the hitch bolts are 20 lb-ft according to their installation instructions. Does this sound low?? Usually I've seen values of 60-120 so this seems a little odd. Anyone have any input by chance...
Thanks

Edit: Never mind, Contacted Drawtite and they responded that it was indeed correct.

cdarrazola · 2022-06-18T22:30:55-0400

Installed the hitch myself. All in all pretty straight forward and the instructions are good. Loosening the trim is the part to be most careful with as the plastic tabs are pretty flimsy. Highly recommend getting some Push pin pliers to make removing the tabs easier and also plastic trim prying tools for the trim (also came in handy for the rear tail lights). Anyways, hitch is nice and hidden... Here are some pics.

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.je · 2022-07-14T21:59:46-0400

Hey, U-Haul has a class 3 2" hitch for $250, and a class 1 2" hitch for $355. What's the difference between them?

cdarrazola · 2022-07-14T22:26:54-0400

Never saw the class I as an option. But that's a lower tow rating than the class III so I wouldn't even consider it. And more expensive to boot?

.je · 2022-07-14T23:45:10-0400

Max weight is the same as is 2" receiver which doesn't make sense. The links to installation aren't working for me.

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cdarrazola · 2022-07-15T05:57:44-0400

No idea what that's about. I tried looking it up and the class I doesn't even come up for me. I would just stick with the class III.

Falconpunchjr · 2022-07-15T17:52:42-0400

Will U-Haul also setup wiring or just install the hitch?

cdarrazola · 2022-07-15T19:59:13-0400

I just installed the hitch myself so not sure. I called the local uhual and they did ask if I needed the hitch and wiring (was getting a quote) so I believe they do.

Falconpunchjr · 2022-07-15T21:35:15-0400

cdarrazola said:
I just installed the hitch myself so not sure. I called the local uhual and they did ask if I needed the hitch and wiring (was getting a quote) so I believe they do.

Was the wiring easy when you did it?

cdarrazola · 2022-07-15T21:38:33-0400

Sorry just installed the hitch but no wiring. It's more for a bike rack right now. Hitch was pretty easy install although couple of little differences from the instructions

.je · 2022-08-24T17:06:14-0400

BTW UHaul replied that the different priced hitches are from different suppliers, and the more expensive one (Horizon) has a 300lb tongue weight, where the less expensive one (Curt) has a 200lb tongue weight.

I still wish someone would offer a 1-1/4" receiver so as not to faff with the reducers that are always a bit loose. The regular Corolla hitch is nearly identical save for the exact location of the mounting holes on their mounting plate, and less expensive.

painter43213 · 2022-10-03T11:43:32-0400

I also bought one of the uhaul ones . Nice kit replaced factory reinforcement. Easy to install but was unnerving ripping the rear bumper and taillights off my new car . Also had to cut a small square out of the bottom. Of the bumper for fit . The hitch says it’s rated for 1500 lbs . Attaches right to rear body panel .

halmarsf · 2022-10-03T12:26:42-0400

cdarrazola said:
Installed the hitch myself. All in all pretty straight forward and the instructions are good. Loosening the trim is the part to be most careful with as the plastic tabs are pretty flimsy. Highly recommend getting some Push pin pliers to make removing the tabs easier and also plastic trim prying tools for the trim (also came in handy for the rear tail lights). Anyways, hitch is nice and hidden... Here are some pics. View attachment 494 View attachment 495

What brand is your tow hitch?

mmtcross · 2022-10-05T00:54:37-0400

halmarsf said:
What brand is your tow hitch?

Looks like he has the Draw Title 76553, but I am not OP. Heavily considering the Draw Tite myself, seems to have superior specs to anything u haul offers, and is more economical.

ronlaj12 · 2022-10-17T19:10:36-0400

mmtcross said:
Looks like he has the Draw Title 76553, but I am not OP. Heavily considering the Draw Tite myself, seems to have superior specs to anything u haul offers, and is more economical.

just installed the u'haul hitch and it was a draw tite 2 inch receiver class 3. turned out nice.

.je · 2022-10-17T20:44:28-0400

Did you have to trim the fascia like in the instructions?

pelfrank · 2022-10-18T08:48:53-0400

.je said:
Did you have to trim the fascia like in the instructions?

Yes, it needs to be trimmed.

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