Towing Capacities of 2018 Toyota Highlander based on Options
Question:
Our 2018 Toyota Highlander didn’t come with a hitch. Is it still possible to tow 3500 pounds? Are there any upgrades I can do to help it tow 3500 pounds? If so please advise me how to make it as safe as possible. I’ve added air bags to my daughters sienna and it helps both when towing and when it isn’t
asked by: James W
Expert Reply:
I did some research on the towing capacities of the 2018 Toyota Highlander and it looks like only the LE model with the 2.7 liter engine is limited to 1,500 lbs of trailer weight whereas the other models with the larger 3.5 liter engine can tow up to 5,000 lbs regardless of if it came with the factory hitch or not. If it's a hybrid the capacity is 3,500 lbs.
So the first thing you'd need is a hitch like the etrailer part # e98844 which has a 5,000 lb towing capacity. Then for trailer wiring the part # 118449 would work great as it installs easily and has a very reliable converter box.
There are no air bag kits that fit your vehicle at this time.
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James W.
11/9/2021
Looking for a good solution. And waiting for the steering stabilizer for my 2022 Winnebago