Recommended Trailer Hitch and 5-Way Wiring Harness for a 2021 Toyota Highlander
Question:
I have a 2021 Highlander Limited. I need a hitch and harness for my boat trailer which has a 5 pin connector . When I search for parts, I can only find a 4 pin connector for the highlander. I know Toyota makes a wiring harness with a 4 pin connector. My trailer has a 5 pin connector the extra pin connects to the brakes. Do you have parts and/or a solution that will allow the connections to be made? Will the solution allow the trailer brakes to work or not?
asked by: Stuart B
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2021 Toyota Highlander is the etrailer Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e75ZR. It has a hidden design and it features a bolt-on install. Then for the trailer wiring, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # TK99FR. Unfortunately, the 5-way is rather uncommon, so most plug-in-play kits only have 4-ways. That said, you can easily adapt this to using the 4 to 5-Way Adapter part # C57187.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Connector Adapter - 4-Way Flat to 5-Way Flat - Vehicle End
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- CURT
more information >
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: 5-Flat Trailer End 48" Harness
- Shop: Curt Trailer Connector Adapter - 4-Way Flat to 5-Way Flat - Vehicle End
- Video: Curt Wiring - Wiring Adapters - C57187 Review
- Q&A: How to Locate the Reverse Light Wire on the Back of a 2017 Toyota Highlander
- Video: Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation - 2021 Toyota Highlander TK99FR
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Q&A: Hitch Recommendation for a 2022 Toyota Highlander XSE w/ 20 Inch Spare Tire
- Q&A: Trailer Hitch Receiver & Wiring For 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL
- Article: My Trailer Hitch Doesn't Fit
- Q&A: Recommended Hitch for a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
- Q&A: Why is Trimming Required for Underbody Panel on etrailer Hitch on 2023 Toyota Highlander
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: Correct Trailer Hitch For A 2024 Toyota Highlander Platinum
- Q&A: Torque of Bolts Installing Hitch on 2023 Toyota Highlander
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Article: Trailer Hitch Installation Tips
- Article: Brake Controller Installation: Starting from Scratch