Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Toyota Highlander

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I’m looking for a tow hitch to install on a 2016 Toyota Highlander. It will be used to tow bikes, a flat trailer, and an 16 foot Alumicraft fishing boat. I am a bit lost in the available options. It would require electrical for the boat and/or trailer. Can you help me with recommendations?

asked by: DJ

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The best hitch for your 2016 Toyota Highlander would be the Curt part # C13394 which is mostly hidden since only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper. Every other option has the bumper crosstube hanging below the rear bumper which is why I like the Curt so much. Then for trailer wiring you'd want the # C56217 which installs easily and has a very reliable converter box.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 2

If you take a look at the accompanying photo you can see our installer point out the exact location where you need to install the fuse in your 2018 Toyota Highlander when installing the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer…

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The 10 amp fuse that is included with the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part #C56217 will need to be the one that you insert into the #29 slot. The owner's manual does indeed call for a 30 amp fuse here but that is with the factory…

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The most likely issue is a blown or missing fuse for the trailer lighting. Locate the fuse panel under the hood, on the driver's side, near the fender. Your Owner's Manual can additionally provide you a picture of the location and…

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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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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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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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To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. 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 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 10

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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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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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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