Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2007 Toyota Highlander w/out Factory Tow Package
Question:
i have a 2007 basic model toyota highlander without the tow package what wiring harness with converter is needed
asked by: Cathy
Expert Reply:
The # 33425 Curt wiring harness that you referenced would work well for your 2007 Toyota Highlander, since it does not have the factory tow package. This harness would simply plug in behind your tail light on each side of the vehicle.
The # 33425 harness includes a power wire that you will run to the vehicle's positive battery terminal, with the included fuse placed in line. This will help to protect the wiring system on your Highlander from overload, as the power for the harness is pulled directly from the vehicle battery.
The harness will include instructions and everything needed to wire your vehicle for the 4-Way flat trailer connector.
If you are also looking to equip your Highlander with a trailer hitch, I would recommend the Curt hitch # 13530. I am including links to the installation instructions and a video showing the hitch being installed on a 2004 model. This would be very similar to the installation on your 2007 model.
To complete set up the vehicle for towing, you would also need a ball mount, part # D-4, and a hitch pin or hitch lock like part # e98880. You would also need a hitch ball, part # 19247 if your trailer requires a 2 inch diameter, or part # 19260 if you trailer requires a ball with a 1-7/8 inch diameter.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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