Expert Answers about Toyota Highlander
- What Determines the Tongue Weight for Carrying a Dirt Bike with a 2011 Toyota Highlander
- The other weight capacity that must be taken into consideration when determining what you can tow/carry is the weight capacity of the vehicle itself.
Even though the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13534 is rated for 5,000 lbs Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) your 2011 Toyota Highlander is only rated for 1,500 lbs - 2,000 lbs without the towing package and depending on your engine size. You can consult your owner's manual or a dealer to determine which one you have.
The reason why knowing the...
view full answer... - Tongue Weight Capacity of etrailer Trailer Hitch For 2007 Toyota Highlander
- I don't know the weight of the platform and scooter, so I can't definitively say yes or no to your question; what I can tell you is that the relevant weight you are looking for is the tongue weight, and the tongue weight capacity is 350 lbs for the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98857.
So what that means is just that the most the scooter and carrier/platform can weigh (in total) is 350 lbs to use the # e98857. This is the highest tongue weight capacity for a hitch on an '07 Highlander.
view full answer... - Available Ground Clearance After Draw-Tite # 75726 is Installed on 2012 Toyota Highlander SE
- When we installed the Draw-Tite Class III # 75726 on a 2012 Highlander, we found that the ground clearance under the hitch was 13-3/4 inches.
You can see an install video and the installation instructions by clicking the provided links.
If you'll be towing with your Highlander, you'll also need the following parts to complete your towing system:
Trailer wiring harness, part # 118449
Ball mount, part # D-4
Hitch Pin and Clip item # PC3.
1-7/8 inch trailer ball, part # 19260 or 2 inch...
view full answer... - Pin Hole to Hitch Opening Distance on 2 inch and 1-1/4 inch Hitches
- Typically the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole on a 1-1/4 inch hitch to the face of the opening on the hitch measures 2 inches whereas on a 2 inch hitch the distance is 2-1/2 inches.
view full answer... - How Wide are the Westin Oval Tube Steps for a 2012 Toyota Highlander
- These Westin Oval Tube Steps # 22-5050-1825 are 4-1/4 inches wide, which is 28% wider than most standard step bars. You could check the diameter of your running boards and compare them to these and see how much wider they would be on your 2012 Toyota Highlander.
You might also be interested in a set of Westin Tube Steps # 27-6125-1855 as these are even wider at 6 inches wide.
I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.
view full answer... - What Is the Maximum Crossbar Size The Inno Roof Mounted Cargo Box Will Fit On?
- The Inno Box 2020 Rooftop Cargo Box # IN86FR is not a set of crossbars, however if you're asking what size crossbars this cargo box will fit; it will fit on square, elliptical/factory, & round crossbars that measure 1-3/8" tall and are 3-1/2" wide.
Also, this cargo box measures 78-3/4" long x 33-1/2" wide x 15-1/8" tall, has an interior measurement of 72" long x 25-5/8" wide x 12-3/4" tall, and has a weight capacity of 110-lbs.
Attached is a review video for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Bracket Height and Receiver Tube Dimensions of Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver C13702
- From the top of the mounting brackets to the top of the crosstube on the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs # C13702 measures about 2" and then from the crosstube to the end of the receiver measures about 6". I have attached a dimensional photo for you to check out.
view full answer... - Reduction in Ground Clearance with Fastway Flip Fold-Up Jack Foot FA88-00-4500 in Stowed Position
- The Fastway Flip Automatic Fold-Up Jack Foot # FA88-00-4500 when folded in the stowed position will reduce ground clearance from the hole in the jack tube by approximately 3-inches. This is shown in the photo I prepared for you.
view full answer... - What is the Ground Clearance with Curt Trailer Hitch Installed on a 2016 Toyota Highlander
- From the ground to the bottom of the receiver on Curt trailer hitch # C13200 for the 2016 Toyota Highlander it is approximately 13-1/4 inches. There are exhaust and other components that are actually lower on the vehicle just not as far back as the hitch. I have linked a video showing an example installation of the hitch for you.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with...
view full answer... - Hitch for 2010 Toyota Highlander That Allows Use of Weight Distribution
- With Curt 2-inch hitch # 13534 which fits your 2010 Toyota Highlander you cannot use a weight distribution/sway control system, even if you remain with the hitch's nominal weight rating. The reason is that all such system do put additional torsional forces on the hitch tube. Even if you stay within the hitch rating the forces applied are too much for this particular hitch. I confirmed with my contact at Curt.
Instead, the Draw-Tite hitch # 75726 will allow use of WD/SC. Do note that even...
view full answer... - Can Weight Distribution Rated for Lower Tongue Weight than Actual Tongue Weight be Used
- You are correct, the bars are rated too low for the tongue weight of your trailer. To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.
Even a 1/2 an inch of sag may be excessive after the proper spring bars are used. You are correct you should have the higher...
view full answer... - Can Curt Echo Brake Controller Pair to Phone that is Already Paired to Stereo
- The current version of Bluetooth (2.1) supports phones being able to be connected to multiple things. In theory you could connect your phone up to 7 different devices at a time. So yes, you could have the Curt Echo # C51180 paired to your phone and the phone paired to your stereo.
view full answer... - Distance From Passenger Side Bolts to Angle on Curt 13429 Hitch for 2001-03 Toyota Highlander
- The dimensions you're looking for is 8" from the bolt hole to the angle of the hitch crosstube on the Curt # C13429. This hitch has been confirmed as a fit on the 2002 Toyota Highlander, and it is designed to fit around the muffler as you've mentioned. I've also linked our installation video of this hitch for you to check out, which you might find helpful.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Tow Trailer with 2012 Toyota Highlander
- You'll need to determine the towing capacity and tongue weight capacity of your vehicle and then compare it to the specs of that trailer. As long as the trailer's GVWR and tongue weight are below the capacity of your 2012 Toyota Highlander, you can tow the trailer. From what I was able to find online, the 2012 Toyota Highlander's towing capacity is between 1500-lbs and 2000-lbs, but I do recommend confirming that within your vehicle's owners manual.
If the trailer has brakes, you will...
view full answer... - Weight of Swagman XTC-2 Platform Bike Rack
- The Swagman XTC-2, part # S64670, weighs about 33 pounds when it's shipped. The rack itself is just a little over 30 pounds since you need to subtract the shipping materials.
view full answer... - Does Curt Trailer Hitch for 2020 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid Have Good Ground Clearance
- When we installed the Curt hitch part # C99FR on a 2020 Toyota Highlander like the Hybrid you are considering we found it had pretty good ground clearance. There was right at 15 inches of ground clearance and since the rear axle is pretty close to the rear of the vehicle it would not angle down far when pulling in and out of driveways. If you check out the picture I attached you can see that it's right about the height of the exhaust.
view full answer... - Recommended 7-Way Connector and Brake Controller for a 2023 Toyota Highlander
- Since your in-laws 2023 Highlander already has a 4-way connector, you will want the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller item # ETBC7. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of your Toyota with an included bracket. This kit is designed for use on a vehicle with an existing 4-way flat trailer connector and plugs directly into it.
You will then connect the blue wire to the blue wire on the brake controller, the black...
view full answer... - Is a 2010 Toyota Highlander with a Curt Trailer Hitch Rated for Use with Weight Distribution
- The Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, # 13534, that you have on your 2010 Toyota Highlander does not allow the use of weight distribution. We do have trailer hitches available for your Highlander that are rated for use with weight distribution, however, I strongly recommend checking your owners manual on the use of weight distribution systems. Vehicle manufacturers will prohibit the use of weight distribution systems completely on certain vehicles due to the limitations of the vehicle. This...
view full answer... - How To Make More Clearance For Wide Handlebars On Platform Style Bike Racks
- Although the Yakima HoldUp # Y02443 is a good rack, I have one that's better for your situation. The Kuat NV is my favorite rack we sell by far. It comes in Matte Black # BA22B, Metallic Black # NV22B and Gunmetal Grey # NV22G. It has all the features that the HoldUp has but looks better and it has a Hi-Lo Adapter # HL20B that will solve your handlebar problem. Only the Nv 2.0 will leave the option for a fat tire bike using this adapter strap # APBK
If you really wanted to get the HoldUp,...
view full answer... - Roof Weight Capacity of 2005 Toyota Highlander Fitted with Rhino-Rack Heavy Duty Roof Rack
- The Rhino-Rack Heavy Duty Roof Rack for your 2005 Toyota Highlander, which consists of parts # RB1250B-2 and # CXB, does carry a 200-lb weight rating. Your vehicle itself will also have a roof weight capacity that could be more, the same or less. Your manual's indicated weight limit of 100-lbs could be for an OEM roof rack, or it could be for the overall roof structure itself. If Toyota says the roof itself can handle 100-lbs and no more, then you will have to abide by that lower rating....
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