Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Toyota Highlander Limited w/ a Full Size 20 Inch Spare Tire
Question:
I want a Class 3 trailer hitch for my 2023 Toyota Highlander Limited that has a 5000 lb rating and will fit with a 20 wheel/temporary spare under the vehicle. Does such a thing exist. Does a Toyota brand hitch work with the spare? Thanks.
asked by: Bob M
Helpful Expert Reply:
The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch item # EH35VR you were looking at is the only hitch available for your 2023 Toyota Highlander Limited that is compatible with a 20" spare. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Highlander with included hardware.
This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 750 lbs maximum tongue weight. I really like this hitch because the crosstube is concealed behind the rear bumper and the only part visible is the 2" receiver.
I don't know anything about Toyota's factory hitches other than they are typically quite a bit more expensive than aftermarket options.
We have a couple of options for wiring harnesses depending on whether or not your Highlander has the factory towing package. I have listed them below along with any installation videos we have.
With Factory Towing Package - T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness item # TK74FR
Without Factory Towing Package - T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness item # TK99FR
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.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- EcoHitch
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