Parts Needed to Tow Trailer with 2017 Toyota Highlander

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Hello! I have a 2017 Toyota Highlander and wanted to know what parts I would need as a tow package. It’s to tow an RV trailer. This is all new to me so just want to make sure we have all we need for towing when we rent an RV. I did search and found the “ etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2” part. But I know I would need more than just that to tow.

asked by: Diana S

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The etrailer Hitch with 2" receiver # e98844 you mentioned is a great choice to start off, and this hitch comes with a durable powder coat that will help ensure that it stands up to dings and nicks that might otherwise lead to rust. In addition to a trailer hitch, you'll need a wiring harness, ball mount, hitch ball, hitch pin, clip and potentially a brake controller if the trailer you'll be towing has brakes. For the trailer wiring, I recommend using the Tekonsha # 118449 if you'll only need a 4 way connector, or the Tekonsha # 22119 if you'll need a 7 way; a 7 way connector will be required if you're going to be towing a trailer with brakes.

If you'll be towing a trailer with brakes, you'll also need a brake controller; for that I recommend using the Curt Echo # C51180 since it just plugs into the 7 way connector and won't require running any wires into the cabin of your 2017 Highlander. The Echo uses a bluetooth signal to connect to your smart phone (iOS 8.0 or newer/Android 4.4 or newer required) and provides you with proportional braking for your trailer, meaning that the brakes will engage on the trailer with the same intensity as the brakes on the tow vehicle.

To complete your towing setup you'll need a ball mount, hitch ball, hitch pin and clip; something like the # EBMK4 will give you a solution that allows you to tow trailers with 1-7/8" or 2" hitch balls and to tow with either a 4" drop of 2-3/4" rise to help keep the trailer level if needed. This kit also comes with a hitch pin, clip and storage bag, so it's go everything you'd need in one package, to complete your towing setup.

I've linked some review and installation videos of these parts for you to check out.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

We do have what you're looking for, but I think that since you're looking to use the Curt Echo #C51180, we can offer you a better solution in terms of ease of installation. For starters, the Curt #C13200 is a good choice for the hitch because…

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The best class III trailer hitch receiver we have for your 2018 Toyota Highlander is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13394. The reason I recommend this trailer hitch is because it has a hidden crosstube which means only the receiver tube…

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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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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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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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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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You do have the option to utilize the air brakes on your 2023 Freightliner Cascadia to control electric trailer brakes using the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller, part #HA100400C. However, we mostly recommend just using an electric brake…

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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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Answer 9

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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Answer 10

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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There is a trailer hitch receiver as well as a 4-way wiring harness that fit your 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL; that said, we don't have any way to reference a VIN so you'll need to confirm if you do have the WL, which is the new model of…

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For your 2024 Hyunda Santa Cruz we have the Curt 7-way kit part #C68JR that is a confirmed fit. This installs by plugging into a factory wiring connector on your vehicle which means a really easy install that doesn't require any splicing.

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