Parts Needed to Tow Trailer with 2000 Toyota Sienna V6

Question:

What does the tow packageinch include? Can it be added on?

asked by: Doug K

Expert Reply:

An official tow package is something that can only be added on by the manufacturer of a vehicle. It can include a trailer hitch, wiring, possibly a transmission cooler, better brakes, lower gearing etc.

For your 2000 Toyota Sienna we can help with some of that, but it wouldn't be an official Toyota towing package.

For a trailer hitch you'd then want the Curt part # C13511 which is confirmed as a fit and would a great option with plenty of towing capacity. For trailer wiring you'd then want the part # C55418.

For a transmission cooler the Derale part # D13503 would be a great option that would work well. Keeping the transmission as cool as possible is the key to prolonging the life of it.

Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.