Installing 7-way Blade Trailer Connector on 2013 Toyota Highlander

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Hello, I have a Toyota Highlander 2013 Limited, I already bouth to you the HIDDEN HITCH CLASS III ROUND TUBE RECEIVER HITCH. Now I need to buy all the wires for: 4 way pole flat and also 7 way round pole, because my trailer uses 7 round and my boat 4 Flat. I would like to have everything well organized with a Multi Tow connector such as Hopkins 47185, which has both connectors well protected. May you suggest all the parts I needs for my Toyota Highlander 2013 Limited? Thanks in advance

asked by: Pasquale G

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To wire your 2013 Highlander with a 7-way and 4 pole connector, you'd first need a functional 4-pole trailer connector. If your Highlander doesn't already have one, you can install it using part # 118449. With the 4-pole in place, there's two different alternatives, depending on if your trailer with the 7-way has brakes.

If it does NOT, you can use the Hopkins # 37185 (same as the 47185 you mentioned). The 37185 would plug directly into the 4-pole, with 4 remaining wires. The white wire grounds to the vehicle frame, and the other wires could just be bundled up out of the unless or until you need them later.

If the trailer does have brakes, you'd need a brake controller to actuate them. I'd recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. The P2 is very highly rated by our customers and is extremely easy to use. You'd also use our brake controller installation kit, part # ETBC7. The kit contains a 37185 adpater plus all the hardware, wire and circuit breakers needed to complete the installation.

I'll link you to installation instructions and some install videos that you'll find helpful. The install video shows the ETBC7 kit being used on a 2013 Highlander, so the video will pretty much walk you through the whole installation.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Boothby R.

6/25/2020

Yes I am putting a draw tite on my 2010 highlander. I will be towing our camper, and need a 7 round. What do I order for the wiring?

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Chris R.

6/30/2020

All of the components that Mike L mentioned above are actually also correct for your 2010 Highlander.

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Answer 1

I would be happy to help you set up your 2013 Toyota Highlander for towing. I will start by confirming that the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item #e98858 does fit your Highlander. Since you do not have any vehicle connectors at the rear of your…

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Answer 2

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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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 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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If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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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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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 9

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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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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 12

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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