Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2013 Toyota Highlander Video

To add a brake controller to your 2010 Highlander you will need a 4-way, 7-way upgrade kit, and the brake controller itself. I recommend the following: -T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118449 (If you do not have the factory tow package) -Curt…

Both the Curt #C13382 and the etrailer #e98912 hitch are a 2" Class III hitch receiver that will provide a maximum gross trailer weight of 3,500 lbs and a maximum tongue weight of 525 lbs. You are correct, they are an identical hitch but our…

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…

For your 2016 Toyota Highlander XLE, I recommend using the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #118449 to give you the basic 4 way function, then I recommend using the #ETBC7 to give you the 7-way connector along with…

Since you already have a 4-way flat connector, I recommend using the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires, #ETBC7. This kit will simply plug into your current 4-way and give you a 4-way…

Here's what you'll want to do to easily determine if your 2015 Toyota Highlander has the factory converter for trailer wiring. Check out the install video link I attached and fast forward to the 4:00 minute mark. This is the portion of the…

Odd that your trailer has hydraulic surge brakes and a 7-way, but you do not need a trailer brake controller unless your trailer has electric brakes. So all you need for your 2016 Toyota Highlander with the factory tow package is a 4-way and then a…

To find the reverse light circuit on a vehicle is pretty easy but it may take digging around in the door panels or interior panels of the vehicle. What you need to do is find the wires that lead into the reverse lights on your vehicle. Test both of…

The easiest way to find the reverse wire circuit is to use a circuit tester like part #PTW2993. If your back up light is a separate light at the rear of your Highlander, use the circuit tester to check the wire when the truck is in reverse. Have…

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…

The fifth wire that allows you to back up a boat trailer is the reverse function. Sending signal from the reverse function will allow the solenoid to disengage the surge brake function electrically. The reverse function is found in the center of the…

A factory 7-way trailer connector isn't all you need to power a trailer's electric brakes. You still need a brake controller. Some Ford F-150s are equipped with a factory integrated brake controller, which you may have. If your 2012 Ford…