TOW HITCH FOR 2007 HYBRID CAMRY
#11
Re: TOW HITCH FOR 2007 HYBRID CAMRY
Originally Posted by Jay Lucas
I purchased and installed the hitch from eTrailer made by Curt (sp?). The holes all were aligned with the screw holes for the tie downs. Installed it with only a wrench in less than an hour. Now I can (and do) occasionally carry around my bike rack, for 2 bicycles (the 1 Up USA one). Works fine. Jay
#12
Re: TOW HITCH FOR 2007 HYBRID CAMRY
I don't recall the model number, but it's easy:
Go to etrailer.com and indicate an 07 Toyota Camry in the hitch calculator. It will specify a hitch. And it works.
If you want more details: the hitch mounts in the same holes occupied by the "tie downs". You have to remove the tie downs (that hold the car steady on its boat ride here, if any), and use the supplied bolts to hold the hitch in those holes. Only tricky part is aligning the hitch to those holes. The muffler mounts to those same holes, so you have to lower it a little, jiggle the hitch into place, then lift up the hitch (with a friend) and screw in the bolts to those holes.
Done in an hour.
Jay
Go to etrailer.com and indicate an 07 Toyota Camry in the hitch calculator. It will specify a hitch. And it works.
If you want more details: the hitch mounts in the same holes occupied by the "tie downs". You have to remove the tie downs (that hold the car steady on its boat ride here, if any), and use the supplied bolts to hold the hitch in those holes. Only tricky part is aligning the hitch to those holes. The muffler mounts to those same holes, so you have to lower it a little, jiggle the hitch into place, then lift up the hitch (with a friend) and screw in the bolts to those holes.
Done in an hour.
Jay
#14
Re: TOW HITCH FOR 2007 HYBRID CAMRY
Shoot. Yesterday I learned to post on this list, and now I have to learn to take a picture and send it up. Give me a little time.
I can tell you it's visible, but doesn't descend more than a few inches below the bumper. It's a 1.25 inch hitch receiver, so it's not too big. The shiny black complements my Barcelona Red Camry. Walking around the car, all you see is the receiver, maybe the horizontal bar if you lean down to look.
Jay
I can tell you it's visible, but doesn't descend more than a few inches below the bumper. It's a 1.25 inch hitch receiver, so it's not too big. The shiny black complements my Barcelona Red Camry. Walking around the car, all you see is the receiver, maybe the horizontal bar if you lean down to look.
Jay
#15
Re: TOW HITCH FOR 2007 HYBRID CAMRY
Originally Posted by Jay Lucas
If you want more details: the hitch mounts in the same holes occupied by the "tie downs".
I've downloaded the instruction sheet for the hitch and it looks very simple.
One question: The muffler side is not covered but the other side is covered with a plastic cover that has a slot that looks too narrow for the hitch connection. Did you remove this cover and then carve out a slot so that it would fit?
Thanks,
Will Mayall
#16
Re: TOW HITCH FOR 2007 HYBRID CAMRY
Originally Posted by mayall
Thanks Jay for the information about the hitch.
I've downloaded the instruction sheet for the hitch and it looks very simple.
One question: The muffler side is not covered but the other side is covered with a plastic cover that has a slot that looks too narrow for the hitch connection. Did you remove this cover and then carve out a slot so that it would fit?
Thanks,
Will Mayall
I've downloaded the instruction sheet for the hitch and it looks very simple.
One question: The muffler side is not covered but the other side is covered with a plastic cover that has a slot that looks too narrow for the hitch connection. Did you remove this cover and then carve out a slot so that it would fit?
Thanks,
Will Mayall
The bottom cover is, as best I can figure, is for aerodynamics. I noticed that the Camry CE, LE and XLE don't have it. Thus I removed it before putting on the hitch, and have not yet replaced it. It has an eclectic assortment of connectors holding it on, but came off with patience, a screwdriver and a wrench. I have not noticed an increase in MPG because of its absence, but that is just anecdotal.
Jay
#18
Re: TOW HITCH FOR 2007 HYBRID CAMRY
Originally Posted by agnosto
Even if someone paid me to have a hitch installed on any sedan (more so for a hybrid) I would not do it.
#19
Re: TOW HITCH FOR 2007 HYBRID CAMRY
Even if someone paid me to have a hitch installed on any sedan (more so for a hybrid) I would not do it.
The hitch attaches directly to the car frame at the same points as the car tie downs. This would seem to be a strong attachment point that was created by Toyota for extreme stress. Even with 4 bikes, I would expect the total load to be less than 200 lbs.
I guess my mpg will drop no matter how I attach the bikes.
Will Mayall
Last edited by mayall; 10-01-2006 at 10:20 AM.
#20
Re: TOW HITCH FOR 2007 HYBRID CAMRY
Jay,
Thanks for the help choosing a hitch. I'm ordering it today and will post my experience.
I noticed that the cover has all sorts of odd connectors. I hope I can figure them out! I think I will probably try to cut a slot and put the cover back on after installing the hitch.
Thanks,
Will Mayall
Thanks for the help choosing a hitch. I'm ordering it today and will post my experience.
Originally Posted by Jay Lucas
It has an eclectic assortment of connectors holding it on, but came off with patience, a screwdriver and a wrench.
Thanks,
Will Mayall