Wiring Recommendation for 2018 Toyota Highlander for Small Trailer

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We purchased and installed the e98844 hitch to tow a small trailer and just realized we need the wiring for the tail lights on the trailer. We have a 2018 Toyota Highlander Limited. Please advise on the best part for this purpose. There is no factory tow package on the vehicle.

asked by: Melissa R

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Thank you for the purchase of the etrailer Trailer Hitch # e98844!

I recommend using this Tekonsha wiring harness for your 2018 Toyota Highlander:

T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - # 118449

The T-One is the most reliable style of wiring harnesses we carry so you can be confident this will last you a while. You'll want to secure this to your trailer hitch using the mounting brackets # 18144 and # 18140.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The best wiring harness for your 2018 Toyota Highlander is the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118449. That is assuming you do not have the factory tow package. When it comes to wiring, we have found Tekonsha to be the most reliable. This…

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Answer 2

It sure will! The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98844 you were looking at is designed to fit all models of the 2019 Toyota Highlander including a Limited model like yours as you can see in the included picture of this hitch installed on a…

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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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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

For some reason Toyota isn't very forthcoming with how to figure out if you have the tow package or not. From my understanding all of the V6 models of the 2019 Toyota Highlander have the tow package but it isn't specified as to what else…

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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 8

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 12

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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