Comparison Of etrailer, And Curt Trailer Hitches For 2016 Toyota Highlander
Question:
I am looking for a trailer hitch receiver for my 2016 Toyota Highlander.
asked by: Sam B
Expert Reply:
I have two hitches that I recommend for you. I have the Curt Class II Round Tube Reciever Hitch # C13200 and the etrailer - 2016 Toyota Highlander # e98844.
They are both class III hitches and both have a 900 pound tongue weight and 6000 pound towing capacity.
They both have a no-drill installation that will take under 1 hour to accomplish. They both come with a Limited Lifetime warranty.
I have attached review videos of each to help you make a decision.
If you need trailer wiring on your Highlander, we have a couple options there as well. If you have a factory towing package and have the converter under your dash you can use part # 56042.
If you do not have the towing package and there is no converter under the dash, you can use part # 118449. I have attached a link to an installation video for this wiring harness you can take a look at.
If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in 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 a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
I have also attached links to some of the products that will work with a 2 inch trailer receiver. You can use the filters on the pages to find an item you might be interested in. If you have any questions about a specific item just let me know and I will be glad to make some recommendations.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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