Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring for a 2014 Toyota Highlander with Spare Tire

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I have a 2014 Highlander limited with a 165/90-18 spare. Im looking for a hitch and I assume c13394 is what I need. My question is on the wire harness. Can you tell me which I need? Thanks,

asked by: Chris

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The Curt # C13394 is a confirmed fit for your 2014 Toyota Highlander, however, in our installation notes we have that you will be able to store a full sized spare underneath after the hitch is installed unless the spare is on an aluminum rim. The aluminum rims are too wide to fit.

If your Highlander has the factory tow package (converter under dash) then I recommend going with the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Connector # HM11141825. If it doesn't have the factory tow package (no converter under dash) then I recommend going with the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Connector part # HM11141845 instead.

To tow a trailer you will also need a ball mount and hitch ball. I recommend going with our Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches # 989900 which comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 hitch balls, and a picn an clip. You will want to check to make sure that either of these ball mounts will give you the correct Rise or Drop depending on your application. I have attached a helpful article that you can use to help you determine what you will need.

I have also attached some installation videos that you might find helpful as well.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Here's what you'll want to do to easily determine if your 2015 Toyota Highlander has the factory converter for trailer wiring. Check out the install video link I attached and fast forward to the 4:00 minute mark. This is the portion…

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The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, #56042, is the confirmed wiring harness for the 2010 Toyota Highlander with factory tow package installed. The factory tow package will include a power converter that would have been installed under the…

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Answer 3

If your vehicle has a functional factory tow package there will be a connector at the rear of the vehicle behind the rear bumper. You may have to remove the trim panels to find it. I have made a diagram of the areas you should check for the OEM…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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