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  • Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation 2012 Toyota Highlander with VIN That Indicates Tow Package
  • Yes, what you found by giving your VIN to a Toyota dealer is the relevant info for picking out trailer wiring. So that means the Curt trailer wiring kit part # 56042 would be all that you'd need to have a 4-way. This easily plugs into a port at the rear of your vehicle and you'd be set. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.
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  • Wiring Recommendation for 2018 Toyota Highlander for Small Trailer
  • Thank you for the purchase of the etrailer Trailer Hitch # e98844! I recommend using this Tekonsha wiring harness for your 2018 Toyota Highlander: T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - # 118449 The T-One is the most reliable style of wiring harnesses we carry so you can be confident this will last you a while. You'll want to secure this to your trailer hitch using the mounting brackets # 18144 and # 18140.
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  • Can Yakima HullRaiser J-Style Kayak Carrier Be Fitted to Aero Bars on a 2017 Toyota Highlander
  • It looks like you have the older HullRaiser J-Style kayak carrier 8004029 that mounts directly to round bars. You can upgrade them to fit aero-style crossbars by using the MightyMounts and the Yakima Bolt Upgrade Kit 8860007. Unfortunately this bolt upgrade kit was discontinued a number of years back and Yakima doesn't list the specs. This means you can either get the MightyMounts and find some hardware locally to make it work, or you can upgrade to a newer carrier set. Here are the MightyMounts...
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  • Recommendation for Round 5-1/2 Inch Tail Light Replacement
  • The best option to replace your round 5-1/2 inch tail lights are surface-mounted LEDs because they are going to be the brightest, last the longest, and be the easiest lights to mount. There are two options that are similar except for the lenses, though both give you stop, turn, tail and back-up functions. The LED Trailer Tail Light # 328-003-6019R only has a red lens, but uses white LEDs for the back-up while the Fusion LED Combination Tail Light # STL201XRFHXB also has white LEDs but...
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  • 2021 Toyota Highlander Towing Setup
  • I can confirm that all the items that are in your cart will fit your 2021 Toyota Highlander. I do have some suggestions and recommendations as well. The Tekonsha wiring harness item # TK57VR you selected includes a plug and play adapter but it is only compatible with Tekonsha Brake Controllers. I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller item # 90195. This is a proportional brake controller which means the brakes on your trailer apply pressure in proportion to your vehicle's...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and 4-Way Flat Wiring Harness For a 2022 Toyota Highlander
  • I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e75ZR for your 2022 Toyota Highlander. This receiver will fit both the XSE, non XSE trim levels including hybrid. This class III receiver is rated for a maximum tongue weight of 500lbs and maximum trailer towing weight of 5,000lbs. Be sure to not exceed any weight capacities given from Toyota on your Highlander. The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # TK99FR will connect to the factory connectors on your Highlander. This makes adding...
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  • Cargo Carrier With Bike Rack for Use on 2012 Toyota Highlander
  • I have a carrier by Stromberg Carlson 23x59 Cargo Carrier, part # CC-100. It has a weight capacity of 500 lbs, and offers bike adapter # CC-125 that will carry 2 bikes. While it doesn't fold, you could add or remove the bike adapter as needed. I have attached a link to a product review video for this carrier.
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  • Solution for Trailer Hitch Where One Bolt Won't Line Up Perfectly to Thread in
  • Sometimes hitches will get slightly bent during shipping which makes the install a bit more challenging. Normally we recommend getting all of the bolts started at first and then torquing them down. Typically this gives enough play to allow all of the bolts to line up and then everything will work out.
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  • Recommended Locking Hitch Pin for Class III Trailer Hitch
  • We sure do! Our most often recommended locking hitch pin is the Stainless Steel etrailer brand locking hitch pin, part # e98882. This is a non-threaded hitch pin that works great with ball mounts or hitch accessories that don't require a threaded hitch pin. If the hitch accessory you're using has a hollow shank, we offer an anti-rattle locking hitch pin, part # 63232. This anti-rattle hitch pin dramatically reduces any movement or vibration of your ball mount in your hitch. Included lock...
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  • 2020 Highlander Platinum AWD Trailer Wiring Recommendation
  • Since your 2020 Toyota Highlander has the factory towing package the correct trailer wiring kit is the part # 22119 which will give you a 7-way harness. This kit (and any other option) does require the harness have the power wire ran from the rear to the front of the vehicle. This ensures that the vehicle wiring and trailer wiring is protected in case of a trailer wiring short. The more inexpensive kits are basically hardwire kits which require you to use a circuit tester to test all...
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  • How To Find The Trailer Lighting Fuse In The Fuse Box Of A 2020 Toyota Highlander
  • I was unable to find a diagram of the fuse box online for your 2020 Toyota Highlander but if you look at the lid of the fuse box it will have a diagram explaining where each fuse is and its function. You can use this to find the trailer lighting fuse for your vehicle. The picture you referenced, which I've also attached below, is for a 2020 Toyota Highlander.
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  • Does etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Model
  • It sure does; I can verify for you that the etrailer trailer hitch does indeed fit the hybrid models of the 2023 Toyota Highlander. The correct part number for the hitch that fits is the following: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e75ZR This is a superb choice for a hitch on your '23 Highlander because it has a concealed crosstube so only the receiver shows, doesn't require any type of drilling to install, and its 5,000 lb towing/500 lb tongue weight capacities exceed the Highlander's...
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  • Is Drilling Required to Install etrailer Trailer Hitch on 2023 Toyota Highlander
  • During the installation of the trailer hitch on your 2023 Toyota Highlander, there is not any type of drilling into your frame required. The hitch installs with the included bolts and bolt holes already present on the frame rails and you do not have to drill any holes. The correct part number for the hitch that fits your '23 Highlander is the following: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e75ZR This is a really nice choice for a hitch for your '23 Highlander as it has a clean matte black...
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  • Curt Trailer Hitch vs. etrailer Trailer Hitch on 2023 Toyota Highlander
  • There is only one difference between the Curt and etrailer trailer hitches that fit your 2023 Toyota Highlander, which is the finish. The Curt has a glossier finish than the matte black finish of the etrailer hitch, so you can choose which you prefer. The hitches that fit your '23 Highlander are the following part numbers: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e75ZR - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C99FR The matte black finish is nice as it hides the inevitable dings, scuffs and scratches...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit For 2014 Toyota Highlander Limited
  • I can verify for you the correct trailer hitch receiver fit for your 2014 Toyota Highlander Limited is the following: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98844 If you also need 4-way trailer wiring the correct part is the Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56217.
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  • 2019 Highlander Hybrid Weight Distribution Recommendation for 2022 Coleman Lantern 17B
  • First thing I would recommend is to make sure you stay under the 3,500 lb capacity of your 2019 Toyota Highlander but as far as a weight distribution system the Reese Strait Line part # RP66082 which has a tongue weight range of 200-600 lbs and has best sway control at preventing sway before it starts.
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  • What Do I Need To Tow A Trailer With My 2022 Toyota Highlander Without The Tow Package
  • The first thing that you need to tow a trailer is a hitch receiver. My recommendation is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2", part # e75ZR. It has a maximum tongue weight of 500 lbs and a maximum gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. Once you have the hitch receiver installed, you need the trailer wiring. Once you have the 4-way wiring harness connected you can tow trailers and your trailers lighting will mirror the lighting of the tow vehicle....
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for Towing 3100 lb Boat and Trailer with 2012 Toyota Highlander
  • For the hitch, I'd recommend the Curt Class III hitch, part # 13534. With a 5000 lb towing/750 lb tongue weight capacity, it's plenty tough enough to handle the boat you describe. How far you take the trailer wiring will depend on the braking system used on the trailer. At the least, you'll need a 4-pole wiring harness, like part # 118449. If your boat trailer doesn't have brakes, or has a hydraulic coupler and free-backing brakes, this harness is all you'd need. If the trailer has a...
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  • Konig Snow Chains For 2018 Toyota Highlander With 245/55-19 Tires
  • I believe you are asking about the Konig Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern part # TH01594250 when you ask if the chains will fit your 2018 Toyota Highlander With 245/55-19 tires, which are a great choice by the way. I do have an option for you but these particular chains fit a 245/60-18 tire size. For your 245/55-19 tires on the Toyota Highlander you'll need Konig Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern part # TH2004705255. The installation of the Konig snow...
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  • Installing Trailer Wiring Harness on 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  • It sounds like you're looking through the installation instructions for the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness # C56217 that requires you to first disconnect the negative battery terminal. You are right that on the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid the 12V battery is located in the left-hand side of the luggage/cargo compartment. You are also correct that disconnecting and reconnecting the battery may at first prevent the hybrid system from re-starting. Keep in mind though that disconnecting...
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