What Do I Need To Tow A Trailer With My 2021 Toyota Sienna And Where Can I Get It Installed

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I want to tow a trailer with my 2021 Toyota Sienna. What do I need and where can I get it installed.

asked by: Dave J

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In order to get your 2021 Toyota Sienna ready to tow a trailer, you will need the following items. You will need a hitch receiver, a wiring harness kit, for a 4-wy, a wiring harness for a 7-way connector, and a brake controller.

The hitch receiver that I recommend is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2", part Item # DT55MR. This hitch receiver has a maximum tongue weight of 675 lbs and a maximum gross trailer weight of 4,500 lbs.

The next thing you will need a 4-way wiring harness. I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector, part # TK69FR. This is a custom wiring harness that plugs directly into your existing wiring, no splicing of wiring needed. The connection point is located in the rear cargo area.

The brake controller I recommend is the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional, part # RED44FR. It is a proportional brake controller, which means the same power you apply to your brake in the tow vehicle is applied the your trailers brakes. It also has a 3-axis accelerometer, so it can be installed in any direction.

Once you have the 4-way connector installed you can move on to the installation of the 7-way connector. The Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires, part # ETBC7, is my recommendation. It comes with a bracket to secure it to your hitch receiver. With this installed you gain the flexibility to use a 4-way or a 7-way connector on your towed trailer.

Our website has a link to help you locate installers nearby. If you click on an item that would require installation, you can find the link on the left side of the webpage underneath the product photos and videos. I have included a picture of the link on one of our webpages so you can more easily identify it below. i have also included product description links and video links below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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Answer 1

Converters are required when a vehicle has what is called a 3-wire or separate lighting system. These systems will have turn signal circuits that are separate from the brake light circuits. Trailers use a 2-wire or combined system meaning the brake…

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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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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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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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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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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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Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

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For your 2024 Toyota RAV4, the best trailer hitch receiver that will fit is the following: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e23ZR The #e23ZR is the best because it has completely concealed crosstube so only the receiver is showing, allowing your…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

The Gearspace 24 hitch mounted cargo box #HGK819 that you referenced has inner dimensions of 63" long x 28" wide x 40" tall. This was designed to carry two bikes with the front wheels removed so it would easily fit two folding Lectric…

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