Hopkins Plug-In Simple Wiring Harness Installation - 2017 Toyota Highlander Video

The custom trailer wiring harness for your 2018 Toyota Highlander with the tow package is part #HM11141825; however, it's only a 4-way connector. To get a 7-way on your Highlander start with the #HM11141825 4-way and then use our #ETBC7 kit…

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…

Yes, the Hopkins 4-way part #HM11141825 that you referenced will simply plug right into the port at the rear of your 2018 Toyota Highlander and then you'd be ready to go. I attached a picture of where you'll find the port at for the…

If your highlander came with a factory trailer hitch and factory 7-way connector, then it is likely that it came with the tow package. If your vehicle did not come with a trailer hitch and 7-way trailer connector, it likely did not come with a tow…

I'm happy to help you get what you need for towing. I did a little research to find your 2017 Toyota Highlander SLE AWD towing capacity to be 5,000 lbs. Based on that, you will not have an issue with a 3,850 lb travel trailer with 400 lb tongue…

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…

Luckily, rather than trying to understand the VIN check, the easiest way to determine if your Highlander is equipped with the taillight converter is to get a quick peek at the 10-pin connector it would plug into. The connector is located under 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…

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, #56042, is the confirmed wiring harness for the 2010 Toyota Highlander with factory tow package installed. The factory tow package will include a power converter that would have been installed under the…

Typically we recommend running a powered jack like the Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack #JET-5000, from a 12 volt battery, but if you wanted to run it to a 7-way you would need to run the power wire to the 12 volt accessory circuit of your…

For your electric jack, there are only three possible explanations for your jack not working with a charged battery. Either power is not getting to your motor, your motor is bad, or your ground connection isn't working properly. To test power,…

If you take a look at the accompanying photo you can see our installer point out the exact location where you need to install the fuse in your 2018 Toyota Highlander when installing the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer…