Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

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Hi there! Your website is very informative and helpful, I just want to double check that I am getting the correct products. I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and need to tow a small Uhaul trailer across the country. I have no hitch package. I am looking at the following products: Curt 2inch hitch 13530 wiring not sure?? ball mount C45030 ball 40038 Could you let me know if that looks right / help me put together a cart of the correct items? Thank you SO much!!

asked by: Valerie

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It sounds like you're on the right track. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13530 is correct for your hybrid 2006 Toyota Highlander. Then the Ball Mount # C45030 and Hitch Ball # 40038 will fit the hitch. You do need to make sure the 1 inch rise or 2-1/4 inch drop of the ball mount is correct with your trailer though. I've linked an article to help you determine this. If it isn't what you need I've also linked our selection of ball mounts that fit your hitch for you to choose from.

You'll also need either a pin and clip like # C21500 or a locking hitch pin like # e98880.

The best wiring harness for your hybrid Highlander with no tow package is # C59236. It's a universal kit that is designed to protect the electrical system of your vehicle. I've linked a video of the harness being installed on a BMW which will be a similar process on your Highlander.

I've also included links to some articles on towing that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

If your 2006 Toyota Highlander has the factory tow package you would want the wiring harness part #118248, if you do not have the tow package you would want the #C59236. .

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Our fit guide splits up the hitches for your 2006 Toyota Highlander into two categories: those that are confirmed to fit the Hybrid model and those that aren't. The etrailer.com hitch, part #E98857, fits both the Hybrids and non-Hybrids so it…

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Answer 3

The towing capacity I am finding for your 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is 3,500 lbs trailer weight and 350 lbs tongue weight. This is the same capacity as the Draw Titch part #75153 that you referenced which is also a fit for your vehicle. This…

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When it comes to installing a trailer hitch on your 2006 Toyota Highlander The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 inch #e98857 is 100% confirmed to fit your vehicle. The trailer hitch has a matte black…

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It is not uncommon to see a 2 inch hitch rated at 3,500 lbs gross trailer weight called a Class III hitch. Because of the construction of the 2006 Toyota Highlander the hitches for it are only rated up to 3,500 pounds weight carrying. Class III…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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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Answer 10

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 11

As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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Answer 12

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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