Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Toyota Highlander

Question:

Hi - 1 - Does this hitch installation require any drilling at all? It appears that it just screws into areas designed by Toyota. 2 - Im pretty sure its a no - but do you know if installing this hitch will invalidate a Toyota platinum warranty? Thanks!

asked by: Dave

Expert Reply:

The Curt Hitch part # C13200 will not require any drilling to install on your 2015 Toyota Highlander.

Installing a trailer hitch will not void your warranty on your vehicle. Consumers of aftermarket products are protected by the Federal Magnusson - Moss Warranty Act. The Act states that if something breaks on your vehicle and you take it in for warranty repair, the dealer must honor your warranty unless whatever modifications you have added to your vehicle actually caused the problem in question.

For trailer wiring you would want the part # C56217.

If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included to the right that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.