Recommended Hitch, Wiring Harness, and Brake Controller for a 2013 Toyota Highlander
Question:
My wife and I are purchasing a travel trailer and have a 2013 Toyota Highlander AWD with the V6 engine. There is no towing package and the only connector under the panel in the rear is a small white 4 pin square connector. There is no 4 flat. We need a 7 point connector, hitch, and trailer brake controller. I watched several of your videos and have placed the following in my cart: e98858, 90195, ETBC7, HM411141845, and A0500. Are these all the items I need to do this installation? Also, is there a better picture or diagram that shows where the brake switch wiire is near the brake pedal? Thank you.
asked by: John C
Helpful Expert Reply:
I would be happy to help you set up your 2013 Toyota Highlander for towing. I will start by confirming that the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item # e98858 does fit your Highlander. Since you do not have any vehicle connectors at the rear of your Highlander you will need both item # HM11141845 and item # ETBC7 to add a 7-way connector.
The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller item # 90195 is one of our most popular brake controllers and is highly recommended. I have linked a picture below that I hope helps you find the wiring harness you will need to splice into.
The Metal Loom Clamp - 1/2" item # A0500 will help you to secure your wires beneath your Highlander.
To round out your towing setup I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. This towing kit will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a 3/4" rise and 2" drop. It also includes a hitch pin and clip, hitch receiver lock with keys, hitch cover, and a storage case.
I have linked several installation videos below.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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- Electrical Tools
- Cable Management
- Wire Clips and Clamps
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- Black
- Redline
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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