Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2010 Toyota Highlander Video

Exactly what is included in a "tow package" can vary considerably. The actual parts included will be different among different vehicle brands, models and production years. You were smart to check for a missing fuse in your…

The only way to really know if your 2010 Toyota Highlander has the factory tow package or not is to contact your local Toyota dealer with your VIN and they can let you know. Aside from that the only thing I could really find in searching online is…

You will need the Curt Class III Round Tube Trailer Hitch, item #13534, and with the tow package you will need the T-One Connector Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector - Toyota Highlander, item #118449. I would go ahead and install the 7-Way…

If your 2008 Toyota Highlander has a converter box under the dashboard already then you have the factory tow package. To give you an idea of what to look for I've attached a video of the trailer wiring being installed onto a Highlander without…

The Dual Hitch Receivers such as part #RM-077-2 cannot be used for towing a trailer. These receivers are meant for use with a towbar carrying a rolling load and an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier. We offer a Curt Ball Mount with 2 inch…

The best trailer hitch we have for clearance on your 2013 Toyota Highlander is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7137 as it has a crosstube that sits behind the bumper so the only part below the bumper is the 2" hitch receiver…

Since your 2010 Toyota Highlander has the factory towing package there will be a converter and you will only need to plug in the 4-flat wiring harness #56042. To know if it has a converter - which will come with the factory tow package - you need to…

The Toyota Highlander does not have the provision for plugging in the brake controller. You would need to hardwire the controller using the ETBC7, as you mention. Since you already have the 4-way connector, you will not need anything else. Everything…

A trailer hitch is capable of a weight distribution system if it has been tested by the manufacturer and confirmed to work. The Curt Class-III trailer hitch #13534 for your 2010 Toyota Highlander is the only trailer hitch that hasn't been tested…

The Toyota Highlanders that we have had here for hitch installation, including several model years from 2009 on up, have all had full-size spare tires mounted underneath the rear of the vehicle but it is possible for the vehicle to have a small…

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…

A factory tow package can consist of several different components depending on the manufacturer. Those items could include different suspension, gearing, various coolers, and other items. The bottom line is that you have to go by what the vehicle…