Recommended Trailer Hitch and 7-way Connector For 2020 Toyota Highlander Limited

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Hi there, I need some help. I had a 2014 Toyota Highlander Limited which got totaled, so I need a new trailer hitch receiver and wiring setup. My new car is a 2020 Toyota Highlander Limited. I have a 19foot travel trailer with an E2 weight distribution hitch and a Prodigy RF brake controller. What hitch receiver would you recommend for this hitch? I would also like to retain the hands free tailgate lift as much as possible. Which 7 point wiring setup do I need? Is there probably a plug in at the rear of my vehicle or will I have to have wires ran? Also for the brake controller, was there anything on my old car that is needed for it to function, or is it just the remote and the box on my hitch? Thanks so much in advance, you guys are great!

asked by: Kevin S

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I'm really sorry to hear that your '14 Highlander got totaled and hope every one involved is ok!

For your new 2020 Toyota Highlander Limited I recommend going with the Curt # C45CR as it's one of few hitches for your vehicle that's compatible with a weigh distribution hitch, but do know that all of the hitches for your vehicle mention that the hands free lift gate sensor will get blocked and will be very limited or may not work. I'd check with Toyota to see if they have a relocation bracket you can pick up to keep function of the sensor.

For a 7-way connector you'll want to go with the Tekonsha # TK57VR which will plug into a factory plug but will require running a few wires.

Your Prodigy RF only has the part that mounts to the trailer, and the remote, there's no parts that get installed in your old car.

I went ahead and included a few videos of the products mentioned for you to check out

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

The best way to mount your 7-way on your Curt #C45CR is with the Curt No-Drill Bracket #C57202. The hose clamp will wrap around the cross tube on your hitch and allow you to mount a bracket like the #PK12711U to hold your 7-way connector.

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Answer 2

In order to install a 7-way trailer connector on a 2020 Toyota Highlander you'll first need to start with a 4-way, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part #TK74FR is plug-in-play. Then, you can adapt it to a 7-way with the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit part…

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Answer 3

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C45CR (Visible Crosstube) and part #C99FR (Hidden Crosstube) are both great options for a 2020 Toyota Highlander. In regards to compatibility with the hands free liftgate feature, what we have found is that it…

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You will want to select the grommet around the steering column and feed through that. The correct Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness w Brake Controller Adapter for a 2021 Toyota Highlander is #TK57VR. Please note the linked installation…

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Answer 5

Typically, a vehicle manufacturer wouldn't have the plug there if it couldn't be made to work. I wasn't able to find a fuse diagram online for the 2020 Highlander (nor do they provide one in the online copy of the owner's manual I…

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Answer 6

The Curt #C45CR will definitely be the hitch I recommend for your 2020 Toyota Highlander. With your Highlander being rated up to 5,000, there isn't a need for a more heavy duty option. The #C45CR is also made in the USA and will have no issue…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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 9

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 10

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 11

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 12

If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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