Expert Answers about Toyota Highlander

• Mounting Bracket for 7-Way Trailer Connector on Toyota Highlander
• To prevent the need for any drilling or modification to your Highlander, I recommend using our No-Drill Long Mounting Bracket, # 18136. This bracket comes with a steel clamp that will secure the bracket to the crosstube of the hitch. The bracket that came with your install kit will bolt directly to the long bracket with the included screws. I attached a brief review video that shows how to install the bracket
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• How to Determine if 2008 Toyota Highlander is Equipped with Factory Taillight Converter
• Luckily, rather than trying to understand the VIN check, the easiest way to determine if your Highlander is equipped with the taillight converter is to get a quick peek at the 10-pin connector it would plug into. The connector is located under the dash, between the emergency brake pedal and the brake pedal, as shown in the provided photo. If there's nothing plugged into the connector, you'd want to use the # HM11141845, as the trailer wiring won't work correctly without a taillight converter....
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• Parts Needed To Install a Brake Controller and 7-Way On a 2022 Toyota Highlander
• You will need the Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness # TK57VR to install a 7-way on your 2022 Toyota Highlander. This kit will tie into your factory connections and has additional wiring for running a brake controller. The included brake controller wiring will plug into a Tekonsha brake controller like the Prodigy P3 # 90195. This particular controller has an easy to read LCD screen and is customizable with proportional braking. The Mounting Bracket # PK12711U is then needed...
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• How to Eliminate Sag in Rear Suspension of 2008 Toyota Highlander Caused By Towing Boat Trailer
• The # CSS-1145R Coil Sumo Springs you'd looked at would be an economical solution that would improve the rear end suspension sag you're experiencing, but might not remove all the sag depending on the trailer's tongue weight. Since you state that you don't have any other towing problems, this alternative might suffice for you. This being said, having the ride height compressed in the back causes a few effects you might not have considered. When the rear suspension is compressed by more...
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• Parts Needed For Installing 4-Way Flat & 7-Way Blade Connectors On a 2023 Toyota Highlander
• If your 2023 Toyota Highlander came with the factory 4-way flat you will want to use the 7-Way Kit # ETBC7 to convert your Highlander and have both a 4-way flat and 7-way blade connector. This kit includes the wiring and circuit breakers needed to add the charge line as well as a Brake Controller # RED52VR. The Mounting Panel # 331-TPSI-002 will allow you to place the controller in one of the factory removable switch panels on your Highlander. If you do not have any tow wiring on your...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2019 Toyota Highlander
• For your 2019 Toyota Highlander I recommend checking out the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98844. This hitch is pretty cost effective, has a class III 2" receiver, a 6,000 lb max weight capacity, a max tongue weight capacity of 900 lbs, and is made in the USA. Unfortunately the way your Toyota is designed no matter which hitch you use you are going to have to trim/remove the underbody panel for install.
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• Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2022 Toyota Highlander Premium Hybrid AWD
• I have both of those for your 2022 Toyota Highlander Premium Hybrid AWD. You are going to want the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C45CR. This hitch fits all non-XSE models of the 2022 Highlander. It is custom fit and will attach to your vehicle with included hardware that requires no drilling or welding to install. I have linked an installation video so you can follow along with the process and see the final product. To round out your towing setup I recommend the Curt Towing Starter...
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• Can Thule Crossbars Be Used on Yakima SkyLine Towers for 2021 Toyota Highlander with Flush Rails
• Roof rack manufacturers have parts that only fit with their product line so if you have Yakima SkyLine Towers for your 2021 Toyota Highlander (with flush rails) then you need the following parts to have a complete roof rack system: - 50" JetStream Crossbars # Y00425 - SkyLine Towers # Y53TR - Landing Pad 28 # Y66VR - Lock Core Kit # Y07204 (optional) While I do like the design of the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars a little more than the Yakima alternative, the JetStream Crossbars are...
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• Trailer Hitch Wiring And Tail Light Kit For A 2014 Toyota Highlander
• For your 2014 Toyota Highlander, I recommend the -Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package # 56042. This harness will simply plug into your OEM factory harness for your 2014 Highlander. Since you also mentioned you wanted to install lights for your bike rack, the -Magnetic Tow Lights # PE26UR will work great since it has a magnetic base it will stick to any metallic surface. Additional, these lights will plug into the 4-flat # 56042 wiring harness mentioned earlier,...
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• Towing Equipment Capacity for 2012 Toyota Highlander AWD
• According to the owner's manual, a 2012 Toyota Highlander equipped with AWD and the 3.5L engine has a maximum towing capacity of 5000 lbs for a braked trailer or 1000 lbs for an un-braked trailer. The maximum tongue weight of the trailer would be 11% of the towing capacity or 550 lbs. For a Class III hitch, I'd recommend the Curt # 13534. You'll also need a # 2753 ball mount and a trailer ball. For a 1-7/8 inch ball, use # 19260 or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball. For wiring, you'll need a...
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• Parts Needed to install a 7-Way on a 2009 Toyota Highlander
• If you do not have trailer brakes on your trailer you could simply get an Adapter 7 Pole to 4 Pole # 37185. All you would need to do is plug the 4-way in to this adapter, tape up or zip-tie the extra wires that you would not need out of the way and you would be ready to go. If you have a brake controller and plan on using trailer brakes you will need to get a Brake Controller and 7-way Installation Kit # ETBC7. This is very similar to the # 37185 except it also comes with everything you...
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• Parts Needed to Add a 7-Way and Trailer Brake Controller To a 2019 Toyota Highlander With 4-Way Flat
• You will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 to convert your factory 4-way to a 7-way connector on your 2019 Toyota Highlander. As I am unsure of your mechanical abilities I have linked an installation video we have installing this on your Highlander. If you do not feel comfortable installing this and the brake controller on your own we have a link to find installers based on your zip code on the product pages or you can also visit your Toyota Dealer....
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• Parts Needed to Add Brake Controller to 2013 Toyota Highlander
• We don't have that saved, but do have all the parts needed for your to add a brake controller to your 2013 Toyota Highlander. For those parts, as well as a controller that is a good quality but not top of the line, here's what you'll need: - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56217 - Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 - Curt Assure Trailer Brake Controller # C49UR - Curt Wiring Adapter # C51515 You will first install...
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• How to Convert a 4-Way Connector to a 7-Way Connector on a 2006 Toyota Highlander
• We have wiring kits available that will not require you to cut off the 4-Way connector. The kit is part # ETBC7. You will use the included bracket and mount the 7-Way somewhere near the hitch. It has a connector for the 4-Way on the vehicle to connect to. From there, you will have to connect 4 wire leads. The first is a white wire, and it should be connected to the vehicle frame as a ground. The black wire will be run to the car batter with a 40 amp in-line breaker. This will be the power...
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• Recommended ST185/80r13 Radial Tire for Trailer
• Modular wheels like the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 13" x 4-1/2" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Black # AM20245 will have more visual appeal and have spokes or holes in the wheel surface where a conventional wheel like the # AM20214 won't have those openings and is generally a more plain wheel. With that said, we do have several ST185/80r13 tires available, just none as a combo that come with the wheel included currently. I recommend taking a look at the Kenda Karrier ST185/80R13 Radial...
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• How to Add a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2005 Toyota Highlander with Tow Package
• If your 2005 Toyota Highlander does not currently have any trailer connector but does have the tow package then you will first need to install a 4-Way such as # 118248. If it did not have the tow package you would use # 118413. Then you would need a 4 to 7-Way adapter. You can use # 30717 but I recommend # 37185 since it comes with a mounting bracket. For either you will need to make sure the white wire is grounded to a clean bare metal surface. Since you only need the light functions...
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• Parts Needed to Install 7 way and Add Brake Controller for 2014 Toyota Highlander
• We do have what you're looking for, but I think that since you're looking to use the Curt Echo # C51180, we can offer you a better solution in terms of ease of installation. For starters, the Curt # C13200 is a good choice for the hitch because Curt's hitches tend to have a more durable powder coating on them. You're also going to need a ball mount and hitch ball, so I recommend using the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900 since it comes with 2 balls, 2 ball mounts that can be used at various...
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• Replacement Cradle Mounts And Straps For A Thule Helium Bike Rack
• When it comes to replacement parts on your Thule Helium The Replacement Anti-Sway Cradle for Thule Helium Pro Bike Rack - Qty 1 # 1500056002 will replace the anti-sway cradle on your Thule Helium Pro hanging bike carrier. The Replacement Anti-Sway Strap for Thule Helium Pro and Apex XT Bike Racks - Qty 1 # 1500056004 is the correct strap. I attached a review video link below.
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• Parts Needed to Install a 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 2011 Toyota Highlander
• To add a 7-Way trailer connector to your 2011 Toyota Highlander, you will want to start with adding the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118449, that you have referenced, if the vehicle does not already have a 4-Way connector. In order to have the 4-Way underneath the vehicle, you will need to find a grommet in the bottom of the cargo area, route the plug through it and out to the rear of the vehicle. Make sure to seal up any holes that you may have had to make to route the harness. With...
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• Recommended Parts for Installation of Trailer Brake Controller in 2007 Toyota Highlander
• Your 2007 Toyota Highlander is not one of the trucks for which a brake controller connection port is provided under the dash. This just means your brake controller installation will be hardwired and require use of our brake controller installation kit # ETBC7. This handy kit includes the 7-way, connectors, wiring, circuit breakers - everything you need to install a brake controller like the outstanding Prodigy P2 # 90885. Installing the ETBC7 kit is not difficult and you can see the process...
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