Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2023 Toyota Highlander

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Looking for a hitch and wiring for a 2023 Toyota Highlander

asked by: Darryl

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Expert Reply:

For your 2023 Toyota Highlander you can use the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e75ZR for a hitch and the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package # C79VV if you have the towing package or # C59496 if you don't have the towing package.

This hitch has a 2" receiver opening, a 5,000 lbs GTW, and is made in the USA.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

I recommend going with a T-Connector wiring harness for your 2023 Toyota Highlander XLE: - With Factory Tow Package #C79VV - Without Factory Tow Package #C59496 The easiest way to determine if you have the factory tow package or not is to look at…

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Answer 2

Your photo did not come through to us with your question, but we appreciate that effort! The Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring Kit you referenced, part #C55245, is intended for vehicles that have the factory tow package installed. The connector that…

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Answer 3

I called Curt and confirmed the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C99FR is a fit for a 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C45CR is not a fit for XSE models. The former was redesigned for the XSE. In order to complete…

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Answer 4

The depth of the 20" spare prevents all of our hitches from fitting with the spare under the vehicle.

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Answer 5

You can add larger wheels and tires to a trailer as long as you have enough room for the larger size. The main clearance issues we find when putting larger tires and wheels on a trailer is from the top of the tire to the fender and from the inside…

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Answer 6

Since you already have a 4-way on your 2023 Toyota Highlander all you need is the install kit with the 7-way, the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller #ETBC7. Your trailer will not drain your car battery either if it is left hooked…

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Answer 7

I recommend installing the Thule WingBar Evo roof rack on your 2023 Toyota Highlander with the clean/naked roof. I prefer to use the Thule as they utilize a channel mount in which you do not have to cut the rubber strips to use channel mounted…

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Answer 8

Yes, the installation hardware is included with the hitch that fits your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C26VV.

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Answer 9

First you will need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C79VV to connect to the factory wiring on your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. This will take care of the lighting needed for the trailer which will connect through the 7-Way Kit #ETBC7.…

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Answer 10

There really is a wide range of axles that could potentially be on this trailer. We carry hubs with 8 on 6-1/2" bolt patterns that can be used on axles anywhere from 5200-lbs capacity, like the #8-219-4UC3-EZ all the way up to 12000-lbs like the…

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Answer 11

Trailer axles made from square tubing tend not to be weight-rated as consistently as round axles. In other words there is more potential variance in the weight rating of a square axle; two axles of the same dimensions could easily be rated…

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Answer 12

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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