Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch For A 2022 Toyota Highlander

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I’ve got a 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD. Max tow weight 5000. Can I saw somewhere that a weight distribution hitch CANNOT be used in my car. Is this true? 2nd question… I’ve got my eye on a tow behind camper weighing 4,200lbs. Is this too much trailer? Toyota does not say what max pin weight is. Payload if the car itself is 1,225. Will be just me and my wife. With luggage I figure 500lbs leaving me 725lbs. Will this work, or am I dreaming? Thanks in advance for any insight you may have.

asked by: Dale

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Yes, you will be able to tow your trailer using a weight distribution system. The 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD has a gross towing weight up to 5,000 pounds. So with your trailer being 4,200 pounds and about 500-700 pounds extra when loaded you will be right under the weight capacity and will be fine.

When using a weight distribution hitch with your 2022 Toyota Highlander you need to be as close as possible to the loaded tongue weight of the trailer. The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-0600 can work with tongue weights between 250 pounds to 600 pounds. The system has an integrated 2-point sway control that will limit the side-to-side movement.

The system has a powder coated steel construction which is durable and corrosion resistant. The 2-5/16 inch hitch ball # EQ91-00-6100 and The 1-7/8 inch Thin walled socket # EQ70-00-4800 are sold separately and are needed for the weight distribution system.

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expert reply by: Noah E

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I would recommend the Draw-Tite Class III receiver, part #75120. A Class III hitch uses the 2 inch receiver opening, versus the 1-1/4 inch opening used by the Class II. Having the more common Class III will allow you more flexibility in choosing…

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The correct Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control for a Lance 1475 Trailer is part #FA94-00-0600 for round or part #FA92-00-0600 for trunnion. The trunnion spring bars are needed for vehicles which sit lower to the ground. The…

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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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Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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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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According to RoadActive Suspension the spring rate for the standard kit #RAS3611-S is 2,400 lbs. For the heavy duty #RAS3611-SHD it is 3,600 lbs. The heavy duty #RAS3611-SLHD is the same but only designed to fit if you have factory top overload…

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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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