How to Select a Trailer Hitch
Classes, receiver sizes, and matching hitch ratings to the trailer.
Watch on YouTubeTowing with a Hybrid Hitch Guide (Canada)
Towing
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids can tow when the door sticker says so. Start with the vehicle tow and payload ratings, confirm the CURT hitch page includes your hybrid powertrain, then plan wiring that does not fight the factory hybrid electronics.
We stock CURT hitches and harnesses for many hybrid-capable vehicles, with free shipping anywhere in Canada.
Class primer?
What hitch class.
Wiring?
Wiring guide.
Hub:
towing guides.
Read the door sticker first
Hybrid tow ratings are often lower than the gas twin. Payload shrinks when batteries add curb weight. The door sticker and owner manual win over marketing memory. If the hybrid trim is excluded on the CURT hitch page, believe the exclusion.
Some plug-in hybrids are carved out entirely. Others need a specific harness so trailer lights do not confuse the body module. Match year, trim, and powertrain on the product page before you buy a receiver.
Wiring and brakes on hybrids
Use the vehicle-specific CURT harness when one exists. Avoid generic splices that upset hybrid charging logic. If the trailer has electric brakes, confirm a brake controller is supported on that hybrid and stay inside the tow rating with tongue weight in range.
Parts we commonly sell
Confirm ratings and fit notes on each product page before you order.
CURT part 13454Class 3 Hitch 20 26 EscapeConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$362.98 CAD
CURT part 13480Class 3 Hitch 21 25 MustangConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$375.73 CAD
CURT part 563704 Flat Wire Harness 17 26Confirm fit and rating on the product page.$67.49 CAD
CURT part 564344 Flat Wire Harness 19 25Confirm fit and rating on the product page.$111.39 CAD
CURT part 56371Wire Harness 17 22 Prius PrimeConfirm fit and rating on the product page.$123.89 CAD
CURT part 12200Class 2 Hitch 19 25 Rav4Confirm fit and rating on the product page.$285.90 CAD
Official CURT context
Official clips from @curtmfg. If an embed stalls, use the YouTube link under the video.
