Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Toyota Highlander - Curt Video

The spare tire for a 2019 Toyota Highlander is stored under the vehicle. If you check out the attached installation video for the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98844 you can see the empty location under the vehicle where the spare tire should…

To determine if a 2017 Toyota HIghlander has a factory towing harness, start by opening up the rear hatch. Then, lift up on the rear compartment panel and pull it out. Remove the two driver-side panels by pulling up on them. There, you may see a…

To add a 7-Way connector to your 2017 Toyota Highlander which already has a 4-Way installed you will just need a few parts. First for the 7-Way you can use #37185. This will add the 7-Way and retain the 4-Way should you need it. If your trailer…

For your 2017 Toyota Highlander that has a full sized spare, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class IV Max Frame Round Tube Receiver Hitch #DT65MR. This hitch is custom-fit for your vehicle and will allow your full size spare tire to remain stowed under…

I apologize for any confusion, but the Curt hitch part #C13394 will work with the full size spare on your 2016 Toyota Highlander. I attached an installation video for you to check out.

When installing the etrailer #e98844 on your 2020 Toyota Highlander, you'll need to scrape the undercoat so that the mounting flange of the hitch and the vehicle's frame member are in direct metal-to-metal contact. If this…

Since your 2017 Toyota Highlander has the factory tow package you can use Curt trailer wiring harness #56042. If your spare tire is the same size as the other tires on the vehicle then you have a full-size spare. If it is the smaller donut then it…

The rust on your hitch definitely seems extreme for the three year time period you've had it on your 2017 Toyota Highlander. That said, rusting is a direct reaction to oxidation and even without using it in winter weather it can still…

First thing you need to check out is the trailer connector that is on your trailer. If it's a standard 4 or 7-way there is a good chance it has a converter installed on the wiring to take the combined circuit signals from the tow vehicle…

We do have what you're looking for, but I think that since you're looking to use the Curt Echo #C51180, we can offer you a better solution in terms of ease of installation. For starters, the Curt #C13200 is a good choice for the hitch…

The etrailer Hitch with 2" receiver #e98844 you mentioned is a great choice to start off, and this hitch comes with a durable powder coat that will help ensure that it stands up to dings and nicks that might otherwise lead to rust. In…

The best class III trailer hitch receiver we have for your 2018 Toyota Highlander is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13394. The reason I recommend this trailer hitch is because it has a hidden crosstube which means only the receiver tube…