Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver, 7-Way Wiring and Brake Controller For a 2018 Toyota Highlander
Question:
Want to install a class 3 hitch and 7 way wiring harness on a 2018 Toyota Highlander LE plus. What parts do you recommend? I want electric brake controller. Thanks
asked by: Paul
Helpful Expert Reply:
I recommend installing the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98844 on your 2018 Toyota Highlander LE Plus. This receiver is capable of being used with a Weight Distribution Hitch # FA92-00-0800 to make towing heavy loads safer. This weight distribution helps to reduce rear end sag reducing the diminished braking and steering feel, and it has sway control built in to help keep the trailer tracking straight.
The Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness # 22119 contains all the wiring needed to install a 7-way on your Highlander. It includes the brake controller wiring allowing you to install the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller # RED63RR. I recommend this controller as it will plug and play with the Tekonsha wiring and you can use the Mounting Panel # 331-TPSI-002 to mount it in one of the blank switch covers on your dash.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness w Brake Controller Adapter - 7 Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Control Knob Mounting Panel
- Vehicle Specific
- Redarc
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Fastway
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Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller for Tekonsha Harness - 2 Modes - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Up to 3 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - 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
- etrailer
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