How to Determine if a 2012 Toyota Highlander has a Factory Tow Package

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How do you know if your 2012 Highlander has the factory tow package or not?

asked by: David M

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The best way to determine if your 2012 Toyota Highlander has a factory tow package is to have a Toyota dealer run the VIN number in their computer system. They can tell you how the vehicle is equipped that way.

If they say you do not have the tow package use harness # 118449. If you do have the factory tow package use # 56042.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The weight capacity of the Yakima CoreBar Crossbars like part #Y00421 is 220 lbs which is for loads evenly distributed across both bars. If you need a higher weight capacity, Yakima does off the HD Crossbars like part #Y01157 which have a 500 lb…

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If you have a 5,000 lb trailer towing weight capacity for your 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited and you will not be filling your tanks before traveling then you should be okay. The difference between your dry trailer weight and the GVWR (Gross Vehicle…

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Answer 3

If your highlander came with a factory trailer hitch and factory 7-way connector, then it is likely that it came with the tow package. If your vehicle did not come with a trailer hitch and 7-way trailer connector, it likely did not come with a tow…

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We have everything that you need to set up your 2011 Toyota Highlander for towing. First, if you don't already have a trailer hitch, I recommend installing the Draw-Tite Max Frame Class III Trailer Hitch #75726 because it has more than enough…

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Yes, you will be able to keep your 17 inch spare tire as a spare on your 2012 Toyota Highlander with this Draw-Tite Hitch #75586. I attached a picture of this hitch installed on a similar Highlander as yours with the spare also retained. To complete…

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Since you already have a 4-way flat connector, I recommend using the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires, #ETBC7. This kit will simply plug into your current 4-way and give you a 4-way…

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Answer 7

Brake controllers such as the P3 you referenced #90195 will go into a sleep mode after about 15 minutes of it sensing no movement. If you peek through the window after 15 minutes then it should be in sleep mode. Opening the door or causing movement…

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Answer 8

The P3 brake controller, #90195, will go into a sort of sleep mode after it detects no movement for 15 minutes. While it is on it does not draw very much power. What you can do to make sure it goes to sleep is exit the truck after turning it off,…

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If your 2012 Toyota Highlander came with the factory towing package then it should already have a trailer connector. But if there isn't one you can use either a hardwire harness such as #C59236 or the plug in style #118449. The plug in style is…

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Answer 10

The only difference between the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver part #E98858 and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #13534 which are both fits for your 2008 Toyota Highlander is that the Curt hitch will require the use of the Support Strap part…

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When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2013 Toyota Highlander The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 inch #e98858 is 100% confirmed to fit your vehicle. The hitch will bolt right up with no…

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Answer 12

The etrailer.com hitch part #e98858 is a confirmed fit that allows you to keep your full sized 19" spare. The Toyota Highlanders that we have had here for hitch installation, including several model years from 2009 on up, have all had full-size…

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