Recommended Towing Mirrors For A 2016 Toyota Highlander

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Will the CIPA universal clamp on towing mirrors work on the factory side rear view mirrors of a 2016 Toyota Highlander?

asked by: Jackie C

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Yes, the K-Source Universal Towing Mirror - Clip On - Qty 1 Item # KS3891 will fit your 2016 Toyota Highlander. If you wanted two in a bundle you can order the K-Source Universal Towing Mirrors - Clip On - Qty 2 Item # KS3891-2.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Based off of the truck weight rating information you have told me, as long as you stay under 650 lbs of tongue weight the truck is capable of towing the 4,700 lb trailer. Using a weight distribution system does not lower the tongue weight of the…

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I have a weight distribution recommendation for you, but the Reese Weight Distribution Hitch #66069 is obsolete and no longer available from Reese. If you are looking for a light duty weight distribution system, I recommend the Reese Light Duty…

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For a set of towing mirrors on your 2016 Toyota Highlander I recommend using the K-Source Universal Towing Mirror part #KS3891. These extra-large towing mirrors mount on either of your factory side mirrors to extend your line of sight. They have a…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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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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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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Weight distribution works to distribute the tongue weight of a trailer up to the front axle of the tow vehicle so that it will sit more level and handle/brake better. That being said the systems do not "reduce" tongue weight or allow you 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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For your R-pod travel trailer, the biggest issue you will face is sway , so I recommend he Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW #RP66086 which is rated for total tongue weight between 200 and…

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Most of the 2-5/16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1-inch diameter shank or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part #19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A…

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Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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The round or trunnion bars refers to the end of the spring bars. Round bars are typically designed for lighter applications, are a bit harder to install and are usually priced lower than trunnion bars. Trunnion bars are typically designed to be used…

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