Does 2021 and 2019 Toyota Highlander Use Same Trailer Hitch
Question:
Will the trailer hitch from my 2019 Toyota Highlander fit my 2021 model?
asked by: JW
Expert Reply:
The 2019 and 2021 Toyota Highlander are of different vehicle generations, so there's been enough changes to the 2021 that the hitch from your older Highlander won't fit on the new one.
For your 2021, I'd recommend the Curt Class III hitch, part # C99FR which would work great for you, unless your Highlander spare tire is mounted on a rim larger than 18 inches, in which case the spare won't fit under the vehicle with the hitch installed.
If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like part # TK99FR, a ball mount like # 2753 and # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 2 inch trailer ball.
I've linked to install videos for the hitch and the trailer wiring harness I recommended.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2-3/4" Rise, 4" Drop - 9" Long - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 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 Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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