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  • Best Trunk-Mounted Bike Rack for a 2020 Toyota Highlander
  • It sounds like you're looking for a trunk-mounted bike rack for your 2020 Toyota Highlander. We have just the thing here. It's the Yakima FullBack, part # Y02633. This is a confirmed fit for your Highlander and can carry up to 3 bikes. Each bike can be up to 35 pounds (with a 90-pound limit for all bikes together) and can be secured by the integrated cable lock. It even has anti-sway cradles to ensure your bikes are held firmly in place. I've linked to a video review of this rack for...
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  • Can the Saris Freedom Work with a Vehicle that Needs 16" of Clearance
  • For the Saris Freedom, part # SA4412B, the distance from the hitch pin hole to the nearest cradle is 13". However, there is still a way to make this rack work for you. Even though the 2"-recessed hitch and the 13" clearance for the rack only gives you 11" to work with (3" short of your handle bar length), you can make up that distance using a hitch extender. I recommend the Brophy Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 7", part # HE06. It will give you an additional 7" of extension...
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  • How is Different Spring Bar Tension Accomplished with the Reese Weight Distribution RE34FR
  • Using a different amount of washers in the head of the Reese weight distribution system part # RE34FR will allow you to adjust how much spring bar tension is used. The more washers are used the further down the bars will point and the more amount of force would be required to get them onto the mounts.
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  • Would Rhino Rack Roof Cargo Basket RMCB02 Fit 2023 Toyota Highlander OEM Crossbars
  • Yes, the Rhino Rack Roof Cargo Basket part # RMCB02 is a confirmed fit for the factory crossbars of your 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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  • How to Lock the Replacement Locking Knob for Swagman Original and XP Series Bike Racks
  • To get the Locking Knob, # P1040 to lock, once you have it tightened down properly on the cradle, insert the key and turn the key clockwise. Remove the key. The know will now spin, but you will not be able to tighten or loosen it again until it is unlocked.
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  • Fit of SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box on 2006 Toyota Highlander
  • The SportRack Vista XL will fit your Highlander if it has OEM or aftermarket crossbars that are less than 3-3/4 inches wide and are capable of being adjusted so that the bar spread (center of front bar to center of rear bar) measurement is between 25-7/8, 27-7/8, or 29-7/8 inches. If your Highlander has no crossbars but does have the side rails that run along the edge of the roof from front to back, you can install crossbars by using parts # TH710401 and # TH712400. The Vista XL cargo...
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  • How to Determine if 2006 Toyota Highlander has the Factory Tow Package
  • There are a couple of ways to determine if your 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has the factory tow package. First, you could call a Toyota dealership and have them run the VIN through their computer system and they should be able to tell you how the vehicle is equipped. If they can't for some reason then you can look for the port on the vehicle where a trailer wiring harness, such as # 118248, would install. You can use the video I have linked to locate it. Then you can test the pins on...
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  • Recommended Thule Roof Rack for 2 Thule Hullavator Pros on 2018 Toyota Highlander
  • The system you need consists of the foot pack # THKIT3134 for your fixed mounting points. Then you will need to use the Thule Podium Foot Pack # TH460R because the square load bars have been discontinued by Thule. This combination will allow you to use the Thule WingBar # TH711420 for your X-Cargo roof box. For two Hullavators # TH898 I recommend the Thule ProBar Evo # TH713700 which can be cut to the custom length needed.
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System for a Casita Travel Trailer
  • If the gross trailer weight (GTW) of your trailer is more than 50% of your gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), the use of a weight distribution system is recommended. In order to use a weight distribution system you will first need a trailer hitch that is rated for use with one and for that I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver part # DT65MR. In order to choose the correct weight distribution system, you will need to find the total tongue weight (TTW) of your towing...
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  • Parts Needed to add Electric Drum Trailer Brakes to 16-Foot Casita
  • What kind of brakes do you have - hydraulic, electric, electric over hydraulic? What kind of wiring harness do you have on your Highlander - 4-way, 7-way? If you could let me know the exact specifics of your setup I'd be happy to let you know how to proceed.
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  • Suspension Enhancement For A 2002 Toyota Highlander
  • I checked both of the trailer hitches that are Class III and are a confirmed fit for the 2002 Toyota Highlander. Both the Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver # 41541 and Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13429 states that its not rated for use with weight-distribution systems. To double check this I reached out to my contact at Draw-Tite and they confirmed # 41541 is not designed for use with weight distribution and will not hold up when used for weight distribution systems....
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  • Can 2014 Toyota Highlander Safely Tow a Fully-Loaded Lance 1985 Travel Trailer
  • According to the Lance website their model 1985 travel trailer has a dry weight of 3660-lbs and a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 5700-lbs. Suitability of your 2014 Toyota Highlander for towing this trailer will depend on how it is equipped. The inline 4-cylinder version has a maximum towing capacity of only 1500-lbs, which makes it unusable for pulling this trailer. But if you have the V6-equipped Highlander it has a maximum rated towing capacity of 5000-lbs. Even if your equipment...
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  • Availability of Curt Trailer Hitch for 2020 Toyota Highlander
  • Yes the Curt hitch part # C99FR that you referenced is a fit for your 2020 Toyota Highlander and is available! I attached an install video for more info on this as well.
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  • Does Yakima Skybox Cargo Box Fit 2007 Toyota Highlander With Factory Roof Rack
  • I checked with Yakima for you, and can confirm that each of the Yakima SkyBox rooftop cargo boxes absolutely fit the factory roof rack of your 2007 Toyota Highlander, including the one you asked about, the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Roof Cargo Box # Y95AV. Just in the interest of being thorough, the other SkyBoxes that fit your '07 Highlander's factory roof rack are the Yakima SkyBox 12 # Y07334, and Yakima SkyBox 18 # Y07336.
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  • How To Install a 7-Way and Brake Controller On a 2020 Toyota Highlander
  • In order to install a 7-way trailer connector on a 2020 Toyota Highlander you'll first need to start with a 4-way, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # TK74FR is plug-in-play. Then, you can adapt it to a 7-way with the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit part # ETBC7L which is designed to be used with the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180. This would make for an almost entirely plug-in-play install with no splicing. The above option would not require any additional or special...
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  • Recommended Parts to Add 7-Way Trailer Wiring to 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  • For your 2018 Toyota Highlander, because you already have the 4-way trailer connector and don't want the brake controller wiring, you simply need to add the Mighty Cord Trailer Connector Adapter # A10-7084VP. Installing this adapter means connecting to your current 4-way and then connecting the white ground wire with the ring terminal to a bare metal connection to the frame or frame mounted panel. Then to add the 12V power, you will use wire # 10-1-1 sold by the foot and connect it...
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  • Trailer Vehicle Wiring for my 2020 Toyota Highlander
  • There are a couple of wiring harnesses designed for your 2020 Toyota Highlander but the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness part # HM11141845 is not a confirmed fit. Instead you will use one of the two universal harnesses available. For the easiest installation the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 119250KIT is a great choice. It will clip around the wires to receive signal to operate the lights. This eliminates the need to cut or splice any of your factory...
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  • Is Curt Trailer Hitch for 2012 Toyota Highlander Compatible with Thule Helium Bike Rack
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch # 13534 will allow you to carry a Thule Helium bike rack with your 2012 Toyota Highlander whether you are looking at the Helium Pro Hanging Rack, part # TH9042PRO or # TH9043PRO, or the Helium Platform Rack, part # TH64VR or # TH44VR. One thing to note though is that Curt currently has the stipulation for this trailer hitch that you need to use the stabilizer strap # 18050 for any non-trailer loads like a bike rack or cargo carrier. If you'd like to avoid this then...
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  • Will Thule Hull-a-Port Aero Kayak Carrier Fit a 2017 Toyota Highlander
  • I checked with Thule but they don't show the Thule Hull-a-Port Aero Kayak Carrier as a fit for a 2017 Toyota Highlander with factory crossbars. The Thule Hull-a-Port Aero Kayak Carrier mounts using t-slots which factory crossbars don't have hence why they are not compatible. Instead, I recommend the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier part # e98878 which will work well.
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  • Will Thule Motion 18 Cargo Box Fit 2013 Toyota Highlander Roof Rack without Hatch Interference
  • I checked with Thule and the Motion cargo box # TH629806 will fit your 2013 Toyota Highlander factory roof and it will not interfere with the rear hatch when opened. You might also be interested in wheel step, # TH232, to make loading and unloading the box easier. I linked a video showing how the step works. Be sure to check the vehicle owners manual for the roof and rack capacity before loading.
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