best hitch

I need a hitch because I run a pool service and I want to know what hitch most of you prefer.

thanks

 

I got a hidden hitch off ebay with the wiring harness, hitch, Hitch ball for about $250. All that matters is class really.

 

ok I found someone local who has a reese hitch instock should I just go with that?

 

I've tow'd about the max capacity with the stock toyota hitch just fine. Also, if you're doing a lot of towing I'd recommend getting the transmission cooler as well.

*note: stock hitch from the towing package.

 

try finding an OEM hitch that someone has taken off. i have seen them in the for sale adds on here. the toyota hitch is very stout and i have not seen an aftermarket that compares. also as stated above, if you're giong to do much towing...get a tranny cooler as well. i have read that the transmissions run a bit hot, even without a load.

 

He has a manual trans, so a cooler won't be needed. Good advise for those with autos though. Coolers are a must for towing.

 

Yes

 

I got THIS Curt hitch from eTrailer.com for my '09. It was an awesome finish on it... VERY thick and glossy - and tough. Head & shoulders above the thin paint on the Draw-Tite I had on my last vehicle. The hitch itself is very stout too - and can handle more weight than my truck is rated to tow. I like that you don't have to bolt it through the step in the bumper (in front of the plate) - so that area remains completely flat instead of having those two caps sticking up to cover the bolts like the OEM hitch.

 

My Valley hitch came with a couple of flat allen head bolts that fit in the holes in the step bumper. I had to trim the plastic "X" underneath the caps, but once trimmed properly they went on just fine.

 

I lost those stupid caps long long ago in a desert far far away. At least, I presume that's where they ran away at :/ Worst plastic cap design evar.

 

checkyour local u-haul rental place,brand new,all welded,one piece round tube class 3 that sits nicely under the bumper.15 minute install yourself. 6 bolts no drilling
Also less than 125 bucks!

 

FWIW, I believe the U-Haul hitch is a Valley with a U-Haul sticker on it.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/towing/4031-tacoma-towing-bible.html

 

U-haul... I believe $119, Curt hitch, very solid and sturdy. Straddles and bolts to side and bottom of frame when mounted $20-25 installed

 

...Originally I considered a used OEM, but they were still pretty pricey...I got a VERY nice Curt hitch WITH Curt plug-in light harness (4-pole) for just over $200. I PREFER to install it myself (have installed others before) so that I know the setup and can be sure of the installation...After seeing this Curt hitch in person I was sold, what a nice piece of equipment! Also it does not bolt to the bumper as mentioned in previous posts. Just a very well made, cleanly installed rock-solid hitch! ALSO; as for towing with a 4-CYL: can be done, no problem, just remember: there's a fine line between working it and beating it!