How to Determine if My 2008 Toyota Highlander Has the Factory Tow Package
Question:
I have a 2008 Highlander Sport. It has the shift feature to manually change gears. How can I tell if it has the tow package?
asked by: Dale R
Expert Reply:
If your 2008 Toyota Highlander has a converter box under the dashboard already then you have the factory tow package. To give you an idea of what to look for I've attached a video of the trailer wiring being installed onto a Highlander without the tow package. If you watch around the 30 second mark you will see the converter box being plugged in.
Also, you can verify with Toyota using your VIN to be completely sure if your Highlander has the factory tow package.
If you do not have the two package the wiring harness you will need is the Tekonsha # 118449. If it turns out you do have it then you'll need the Curt T-Connector # 56042.
If you don't already have a trailer hitch, the Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader # 75726 is a Class III hitch compatible with your Highlander.
And an adjustable ball mount that includes two hitch balls is the Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ball Mount # C45900.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount - 2" & 2-5/16" Balls - 14,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 14000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- CURT
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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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