Torque Settings for Lug Nuts on Utility Trailer  

The only real solution to the shallow hitch pin hole depth of the factory hitch is to replace it. Thule is not the only bike rack manufacturer that requires a certain depth, most will be at least 1.5". For replacement, the etrailer Trailer Hitch…

Yes, your 2021 Toyota Highlander Platinum is 100 percent compatible with the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e75ZR. If you also plan on using the hitch for towing with your '21 Highlander, you will need a trailer wiring harness as well as a…

Yes, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item #DT84MR will allow for an 18" full size spare tire to fit underneath your 2022 Toyota Highlander. I was able to check with Draw-Tite and confirm this information. The item #DT84MR will…

The importance of matching a wheel's pilot hole diameter to the part of the hub that fits through it depends on the type of wheel. A hub-centric wheel uses the pilot hole to center the wheel on the hub and also to bear some of the total weight…

The only available trailer hitch options for a 2021 Toyota Highlander are class III, 2". For this, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e75ZR which offers a bolt-on install with hidden design. It may be true that you're only…

The Thule T2 Pro XTR 2 Bike Platform Rack #TH83JV requires a minimum of 1-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the receiver opening of your hitch according the manufacturer, but we have customers that have confirmed it will…

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13394 will fit with a full size spare tire stowed under vehicle unless the spare is on an aluminum rim, which is too wide. If you're concerned about the fit of the hitch with your spare tire I recommend the…

Wheel-mount bike racks like the Thule T2 Pro XTR #TH83JV aren't the best options for bikes with fenders for exactly the reason you mentioned. The ratcheting hooks would come down on the fender instead of the wheel which won't provide a secure…

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

I have attached a chart you can check out that describes the torque needed per wheel size, wheel stud size and material. For an 8-inch wheel with a 1/2-inch wheel stud the torque is 75 to 86 ft-lbs. For a 15 inch steel wheel with 1/2 inch wheel studs…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…