Toyota Tundra Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)

Shopping a trailer hitch for a Toyota Tundra in Canada? This guide covers the 2007 through 2021 years we publish as landers, explains CURT 13198 for trucks without a factory receiver, and keeps wiring, front receivers, and ball-mount choices easy to finish in one sitting.

Built for Canadian Tundra owners. Free shipping on CURT towing gear from Lots of Parts. New to hitches? Start with the buying guide, Class 3 versus Class 4, and wiring guide. Or open the towing guides hub.

Watch these CURT videos first

All four videos are from the official CURT YouTube channel (@curtmfg). CURT has not posted a dedicated 13198 Tundra install clip yet, so start with install techniques, then the selection, ball-mount, and weight-distribution primers.

If an embed does not load, use the YouTube link under the card.

CURT Install Techniques

CURT · Hardware and method

Solid habits for bolting a Class 3 receiver. Useful when you are installing CURT 13198 on a Tundra without a factory hitch.

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How to Select a Trailer Hitch

CURT · Hitch class basics

CURT’s short overview of hitch classes before you compare a factory Tundra receiver versus an aftermarket Class 3.

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Ball Mount and Trailer Ball

CURT · Drop, rise, ball size

Match drop or rise and ball diameter to your Tundra’s ride height and trailer coupler after the receiver is on.

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Weight Distribution Setup

CURT · Heavier trailers

When tongue weight climbs on a half-ton Tundra, weight distribution can restore a level stance. Watch this before you add bars.

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Tundra generations and hitch shopping

Toyota refreshed the Tundra frame and bumper package across generations. Hitch part numbers follow those packages, not the badge alone. Our published year landers cover 2007 through 2021. We do not publish 2022-and-newer Tundra hitch landers yet, so stay honest about what you can click today.

Years What we usually stock
2007–2021 (no factory receiver) Class 3: CURT 13198. Read the without-factory-receiver note on the product card. Front receiver: CURT 31198 for accessories on select years.
2000–2006 Class 3: CURT 13180. Earlier wiring such as CURT 56438 appears on select early cards — confirm years before you buy.
Brakes and fifth-wheel hardware Brake-control harness example: CURT 51362 for listed years. Fifth-wheel bracket kit for select 2007–2021 short beds: CURT 16468.
2022-and-newer New generation. Dedicated hitch year pages are not published yet. Use the trailer hitches collection and contact us if you need help matching a late Tundra.

Never exceed Toyota’s tow rating for your cab, bed, engine, and tow package. A factory receiver means you may only need wiring and a ball mount — not a second hitch.

Jump to your Tundra year

These landers are live. 2022-and-newer Tundra hitch pages are not published yet.

Factory hitch or CURT 13198?

No factory receiver

Class 3 · CURT 13198

The Class 3 we stock when the Tundra did not ship with Toyota’s hitch. Stock link: CURT 13198.

  • Confirm the without-factory-receiver note on the card
  • Still respect Toyota’s tongue-weight limits
Already has a hitch

Wiring, front mount, brakes

If Toyota already bolted a receiver on, shop lights, a front receiver, or a brake harness instead of a second rear hitch.

CURT parts we stock for Tundra

Real store links. Confirm your year and factory-hitch notes before you buy.

CURT 13198Class 3 · 2007–2021 Tundra2" rear receiver — without factory receiver applications CURT 31198Front receiver · 2007–2021Front mount for accessories on select Tundras CURT 13180Class 3 · 2000–2006 TundraEarlier-generation Class 3 receiver CURT 51362Brake-control harnessListed Tundra and Tacoma years on the product card CURT 16468Fifth-wheel bracketsSelect 2007–2021 Tundra short-bed applications

Simple setup steps

Step 1Inspect the truck

Look under the bumper for a factory receiver and note any wiring plug already present.

Step 2Open your year

Use the 2007–2021 landers above so you see the hitch that fits your Tundra.

Step 3Add lights and brakes

See the wiring guide and, if needed, the brakes guide.

Step 4Pick a ball mount

Match drop or rise with the ball mount guide.

Canada checklist

  • Check for a factory receiver before ordering CURT 13198.
  • Believe Toyota’s tow rating for your cab, bed, and powertrain — it beats any hitch brochure.
  • Plan for salt season — rinse the open-back receiver and protect the wiring plug when you can.
  • Fifth-wheel or gooseneck is a different path than a bumper Class 3 — read the product card and the in-bed hitch guide.

Related guides

Tacoma Buyer’s GuideToyota midsize truck F-150 Buyer’s GuideHalf-ton comparison Wiring GuideHarnesses that fit Weight DistributionWhen tongue weight is high Ball Mount GuideDrop and rise Towing Guides HubAll guides

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