etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Toyota Highlander Video

The etrailer hitch part #e98844 is a confirmed fit for your Highlander since your spare is steel. The magnet test you performed proves it is steel since it wouldn't stick to aluminum. The aluminum wheel spare is just too wide which is why they…

The hitch I recommend for your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e68AR because it combines the hidden crosstube design with a matte black finish so you get a great-looking and durable hitch receiver. Attached is an…

You can have a Toyota dealer run the VIN number to determine how your 2018 Toyota Highlander is equipped. As far as trailer wiring you can check under the dash for any sort of wiring converter. It may or may not be labeled. Or you can find where a…

The Thule Epos #TH99XE will work with a car, truck, SUV, or van. Unfortunately, it will not work with a motorhome or trailer. For a 2-bike rack that can handle heavy bikes and is motorhome compatible I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack…

The Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack #TH83JV is a great bike rack but since it secures bikes by their wheels it will damage the front fender on your Trek Allant+ 7S Stagger so we need an alternative option. If you want to stick with a Thule rack then the…

This Hopkins wiring harness does fit your 2019 Toyota Highlander. Since the location of the factory wiring is located inside the car and not under/behind the bumper, you will likely be limited to the current location of the wiring. That being said,…

The Thule Epos Bike Rack #TH99XE does come with locks for both the rack and the bikes but Thule also provides the Cable Lock #TH89XE just to make it seems more daunting to take the bikes. The standard locks will work great but locks are really just a…

Since hitch bolts are torque-to-yield like with the etrailer hitch part #e98844 that you referenced it is not required that you retorque the hardware. Just one to spec and you're good.

I am happy to help you determine if your 2018 Toyota Highlander has a tow package or not. The easiest way is to visually inspect your vehicle on your own. If you take a look at the video for part #118449 that I attached on a 2018 Toyota Highlander…

We do have an etrailer hitch for your 2018 Toyota Highlander, part #e98844, which fits both the Hybrid and gas models. This installs without drilling and it fits with a full-size spare tire so long as it is on a steel rim. The linked installation…

The correct etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2018 Toyota Highlander is part #e98844.

The etrailer hitch #e98844 is my recommendation for your 2019 Toyota Highlander. Because of that I think it's the obvious choice for your Highlander. It has an attractive black matte finish, a great towing capacity, and can be used with a weight…