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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Trailer Hitch Fit Suggested for 2016 Toyota Highlander
  • I am not aware of any instance where a trailer hitch properly installed on a Toyota Highlander has been broken or bent. As long as the 5000 lb towing capacity/500 lb tongue weight of the # C13394 or the 6000 lb towing/900 lb tongue weight capacity of the # C13200 hitch isn't exceeded, the hitch will not bend or break. Of the available options, I'd recommend the Curt # C13394 or the etrailer brand # e98844 that you'd looked at. Both hitches are manufactured in the US, but I'd lean toward...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver and 4-Way Flat Wiring For a 2022 Toyota Highlander To Carry Cargo Rack.
  • The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e75ZR is a great choice for a receiver on your 2022 Toyota Highlander. The matte black finished combined with the hidden cross tube helps to give it a factory appearance. For the wiring you will need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # TK99FR since your Highlander did not come with the factory tow package. The Harness # TK74FR you found is part of the above harness but is designed as a replacement for the factory harness. This will allow you to use...
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  • Are There Running Boards for a 2021 Toyota Highlander
  • I do have an option for you but the only steps we offer for a 2021 Toyota Highlander are the Aries Round Nerf Bars part # AA202019-2. We do not have any running boards unfortunately but these steps will still help with entering and exiting the vehicle, they just hang down a bit lower than running boards typically. They do feature a bolt-on install though so there's no drilling required.
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  • Recommended Snow Chains for 2012 Toyota Highlander
  • I took a look at the owner's manual of your 2012 Toyota Highlander and it said that any snow chains need to be placed on the front wheels. The Glacier Cable Chains # PW2029C are not going to be the most effective solution for you, cables are more of a single-use item and you will need something that will be more effective and last longer. I recommend the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains # TC2324 which, if you have the standard 245/55-19 tires on your Highlander, will be a fit as chains...
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  • Trouble Installing Female Bike and Anti-Rattle Pin for Reese Explore 4 Bike Rack
  • Since your female bike doesn't have a horizontal top tube you want to use an adapter bar like part # 64005 which installs on your seat post and handlebar post so that you have a makeshift horizontal top tube and your wheels will then be hanging down like they are supposed to be. When it comes to the anti-rattle bolt, you might have trouble installing it if you have something in the way like a plate on the receiver. I tried installing this type of anti-rattle bolt on a factory Toyota Tacoma...
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  • Will the Thule Pulse Fit on my 2013 Toyota Highlander Factory Cross Bars
  • The Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box part # TH615 is great fit for your 2013 Toyota Highlander with the factory crossbars. The Thule clamps are designed to fit a wide range of cross bars including the ones equipped on your Highlander.
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  • Recommended Hitch For a 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid With Lift Gate Sensor
  • Though hitches can limit the area of use with the kick sensors, we have not had anyone say the etrailer Trailer Hitch # e75ZR completely blocked its use. Even though each one of the hitches that we have to fit your 2021 Toyota Highlander states "Hitch may interfere with the Hands-free Liftgate sensors and functionality may be very limited or possibly lost.", it is more likely that you will be able to kick to one side of the center and get your hatch sensor to engage.
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  • Can A Standard Hitch Pin Be Used On The Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack # Y36FR
  • Due to the threaded design of the hitch pin/hitch receiver tube you won't be able to use a standard hitch pin. It does take longer to remove the hitch pin from the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # Y36FR but the benefit of no rattling while hauling your bikes around will outweigh the extra time it takes. The anti-rattle hitch pin also acts as a theft deterrent as well as it will take longer for any potential thieves to try and steal your rack and will require tools to remove....
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  • Will The EcoHitch EH35VR Fit My 2022 Toyota Highlander XSE AWD?
  • Yes, the Ecohitch # EH35VR is confirmed to fit your 2022 Highlander XSE. We have confirmed this with the manufacturer, and we have also confirmed fit at our shop here in Missouri. It is a fairly straightforward bolt-on install which should take around an hour or two at the most. Please note that the hitch may interfere with the liftgate sensor on the rear bumper. I have included a link to our install video below if you want to take a look.
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  • Does The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit A 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE?
  • I would be happy to help! The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C99FR you were looking at is actually confirmed to fit your 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE, and we have actually had customers send in picture of this hitch installed on the XSE models which you can see in the included picture. On our website we show this hitch as both Excluding XSE and XSE Models that way it shows up in our fitguide for both models, and due to the fact that other hitches will not fit the XSE model. If you can tell...
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  • What Parts do I need to Mount 53 Thule AeroBlade Crossbars on my 2015 Toyota Highlander Fixed Rail
  • Yes for your 2015 Toyota Highlander with fixed flush rails you will use the Rapid Podium Feet for Thule Crossbars part # TH460R and the Fit Kit for Thule Podium-Style Roof Rack Feet part # THKIT3134 with your crossbars similar to the Thule WingBar Evo 53" Crossbars part # TH711400 which replaced your bars.
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  • Will 2011 Toyota Highlander Rear Hatch Open with GearDeck17 Enclosed Cargo Carrier
  • When the GearDeck 17 # H00604 is installed on your Highlander, the closest edge of the box is 14 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole. Then the box portion will slide and additional 50 inches straight back. You can use these measurements to determine if opening the rear hatch will be a problem. I have another option for you. The Yakima EXO # Y62VR enclosed carrier swings away the vehicle ensuring that you could open your hatch. You will still need to measure if it will fit....
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