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Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Installation And Review Videos

     

Best 2016 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Receiver Options- Video

Best 2016 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Receiver Options

Speaker 1: Today we're going to be taking a look at the best hitch options for your 2016 Toyota Highlander. Here on top we're going to have etrailer's hitch, part number E98844. Here we're going to have a Draw-Tite, part number 75896. This one here, we're going to have another Draw-Tite, part number 76156. Here on the bottom we're going to have the CURT, part number 13200.One of the noticeable differences between these four hitches is this Draw-Tite here is going to have more of a square or rectangle-style crosstube, where our other three are going to have a round tube. Now this could make a difference on how it looks on the back of the vehicle.Now as far as our safety chain hookups, our etrailer hitch, our top Draw-Tite, and the lower CURT are going to have plate-style safety chain hookups. more


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10/10/2018 9:57:35 AM



Best 2015 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Receiver Options- Video

Best 2015 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Receiver Options

Speaker 1: Today we're going to be taking a look at the best hitch options for your 2015 Toyota Highlander. Here on top we're going to have etrailer's hitch, part number E98844. Here we're going to have a Draw-Tite, part number 75896. This one here, we're going to have another Draw-Tite, part number 76156. Here on the bottom we're going to have the CURT, part number 13200.One of the noticeable differences between these four hitches is this Draw-Tite here is going to have more of a square or rectangle-style crosstube, where our other three are going to have a round tube. Now this could make a difference on how it looks on the back of the vehicle.Now as far as our safety chain hookups, our etrailer hitch, our top Draw-Tite, and the lower CURT are going to have plate-style safety chain hookups. more


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10/10/2018 9:57:14 AM



Best 2014 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Options- Video

Best 2014 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Options

Speaker 1: Today we're going to be taking a look at the best hitch options for your 2014 Toyota Highlander. Here on top we're going to have etrailer's hitch, part number E98844. Here we're going to have a Draw-Tite, part number 75896. This one here, we're going to have another Draw-Tite, part number 76156. Here on the bottom we're going to have the CURT, part number 13200.One of the noticeable differences between these four hitches is this Draw-Tite here is going to have more of a square or rectangle-style crosstube, where our other three are going to have a round tube. Now this could make a difference on how it looks on the back of the vehicle.Now as far as our safety chain hookups, our etrailer hitch, our top Draw-Tite, and the lower CURT are going to have plate-style safety chain hookups. more


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10/10/2018 9:52:12 AM



EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Toyota Highlander- Video

EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Toyota Highlander

Speaker 1: Today, on our 2018 Toyota Highlander, we're going to be installing eco hitches. Class three, two inch, trailer hitch receiver. Part number 306-X7250. This is what your hitch is going to look like when it's installed. The cross tube is going to be hidden behind the bumper, so you'll really only be able to see the receiver tube here at the end. This is going to be a class three, two inch by two inch receiver, so it's going to be great for all of your towing needs, whether it be for trailers, for bike racks, or cargo carriers. more


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6/1/2018 11:37:12 AM



Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Toyota Highlander 76156- Video

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Toyota Highlander 76156

Speaker 1: Today on this 2016 Toyota Highlander we'll be having a look at and showing you how to install the Draw-Tite Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver, Part Number 76156.Here's what our hitch looks like installed. One thing you'll notice about this hitch is that it's mostly hidden behind our fascia here, giving us a nice, clean look. We have plenty of clearance around our receiver opening around our fascia, making this an ideal hitch to use for bike racks and cargo carriers.On the side of our receiver you'll find two holes. The largest diameter closest to the front of the vehicle, that's our industry standard 5/8" hitch pin hole to secure our hitch mounted accessories. The one closest to the rear, that's for our J-pin stabilization device. What that does is take away the annoying shake, play and rattle out of what is inserted inside your receiver. more


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4/25/2018 1:07:11 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Toyota Highlander - Curt- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Toyota Highlander - Curt

Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Toyota Highlander we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Curt Class III Custom Fit Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number C13200.Here's what our hitch is going to look like. It is going to sit just right below the bumper and the cross-tube is going to sit right below the bumper as well, and it is going to be visible. The receiver tube is going to be pretty close to flush with the back of the bumper. Maybe just a quarter or an eighth of an inch, not sticking out much at all. We're not going other have to worry about running into it when we're walking behind our car.Our hitch is a Class III hitch, which means it's going to give us that two-inch by two-inch receiver tube opening and it's going to feature a reinforced collar not only adding to the nice look of it, but also giving it some added strength. Since it's a Class III, we're going to have a wide variety of accessories available. more


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12/14/2017 4:34:27 PM



Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Toyota Highlander- Video

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Toyota Highlander

Speaker 1: Today in our 2018 Toyota Highlander, we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Draw-Tite Class Three Custom Fit Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number 76156. So here's what our hitch is going to look like. The main thing we're going to see is the receiver tube sticking out the back, and the cross tube may be visible if we get low enough, but it's going to be pretty well hidden right underneath the bumper here. Our receiver is going to stick out just a little bit past the back of our bumper, but we're not really gonna have to worry about bumping into it unless we're right up against the car when we're walking behind it.It's a class three hitch, which means it's going to give us that two inch by two inch receiver tube opening, and it has a nice reinforced collar just adding to the finished look of it, as well as giving it at its strength. Now since it is a class three, we're going to have a wide variety of accessories that we're going to be able to mount and we're going to mount 'em right here in this five ace hitch pinhole except a standard five ace pinning clip. Now these aren't included in the kit, but you can pick 'em up on our website using part number PC3.Now you'll notice there's a smaller secondary hole towards the back of the receiver tube and that's going to be exclusively for the J-Pin stabilization device which is going to be an anti-rattle device which is going to be nice if any of your accessories don't have one built in. more


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12/14/2017 4:34:03 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2018 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite

Speaker 1: Today in our 2018 Toyota Highlander, we're going to be taking a look at, and showing you how to install the Draw-Tite custom-fit trailer hitch receiver. Part number 75896. Here's what our hitch is going to look like. It is going to sit right below our bumper, and the cross tube is going to be visible spanning from side to side.Our receiver hitch is going to stick out past our bumper, which is going to be nice because we're going to have a lot of different options. When it comes to any type of accessory, we're not going to have to worry about it in contact with our bumper as much. Now, you do want to be careful when you're walking by, it's not sticking out to where you really have to watch, unless you're extremely close to the vehicle, but you want to watch your leg whenever you're walking behind it. more


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12/14/2017 4:33:35 PM



Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Toyota Highlander 76156- Video

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Toyota Highlander 76156

Speaker 1: Today on our 2017 Toyota Highlander, we'll be having a look at and installing the Draw-Tite max frame class 3 trailer hitch receiver, part number 76156. Here's what our hitch looks like installed. What's great about this hitch, is that the majority of it is hidden behind our fascia. We only see a little bit of the frame hanging down. The main part that we see is the receiver itself.Now this hitch has one great feature if you're planning on using it to tow a trailer. If we're towing a trailer, we need to have a lighting system in order to legally and safely tow a trailer. more


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8/30/2017 8:42:12 AM



Best 2005 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Options- Video

Best 2005 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Options

Speaker 1: Today on our 2005 Toyota Highlander we'll be having a look at our best hitch options. We have two hitches here today. They are both Class 3 hitches. On the top we have the CURT, part number 13530. On the bottom we have the Draw-Tite, part number 75153.The first biggest difference that we found between our two hitches here is in regards to weight capacity. Now while they both have a 350 pound max tongue weight rating and a 3,500 pound max gross trailer weight rating, the Draw-Tite hitch here does not support the use of weight distribution, whereas the CURT hitch does. more


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7/31/2017 10:48:36 AM



Best 2007 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Options- Video

Best 2007 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Options

Speaker 1: Today on our 2007 Toyota Highlander we'll be having a look at our best hitch options. We have two hitches here today. They are both Class 3 hitches. On the top we have the CURT, part number 13530. On the bottom we have the Draw-Tite, part number 75153.The first biggest difference that we found between our two hitches here is in regards to weight capacity. Now while they both have a 350 pound max tongue weight rating and a 3,500 pound max gross trailer weight rating, the Draw-Tite hitch here does not support the use of weight distribution, whereas the CURT hitch does. more


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7/31/2017 10:48:30 AM



Best 2006 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Options- Video

Best 2006 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Options

Speaker 1: Today on our 2006 Toyota Highlander we'll be having a look at our best hitch options. We have two hitches here today. They are both Class 3 hitches. On the top we have the CURT, part number 13530. On the bottom we have the Draw-Tite, part number 75153.The first biggest difference that we found between our two hitches here is in regards to weight capacity. Now while they both have a 350 pound max tongue weight rating and a 3,500 pound max gross trailer weight rating, the Draw-Tite hitch here does not support the use of weight distribution, whereas the CURT hitch does. more


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7/31/2017 10:48:23 AM



Best 2004 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Options- Video

Best 2004 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Options

Speaker 1: Today on our 2004 Toyota Highlander we'll be having a look at our best hitch options. We have two hitches here today. They are both Class 3 hitches. On the top we have the CURT, part number 13530. On the bottom we have the Draw-Tite, part number 75153.The first biggest difference that we found between our two hitches here is in regards to weight capacity. Now while they both have a 350 pound max tongue weight rating and a 3,500 pound max gross trailer weight rating, the Draw-Tite hitch here does not support the use of weight distribution, whereas the CURT hitch does. more


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7/28/2017 7:17:42 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2017 Toyota Highlander we'll be having a look at and installing the Draw Tite Max-E Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number 75896. Here's what our hitch looks like installed. One thing that you'll notice about this hitch is we have plenty of clearance around our receiver, making this an ideal hitch to use with bike racks and cargo carriers. Now, on the side of our receiver you'll find our industry standard 5/8 of an inch diameter hitch pin hole to secure any of our hitch mounted accessories with a pin and clip, which is sold separately on our website as part number PC3. Towards the end of our receiver we have a second hole right here, and what that hole is for, is for a J pin stabilization device. What that does, is it takes away the annoying shake, play and rattle out of the device that is inserted in your receiver, such as your bike rack or cargo carrier. Some bike racks and cargo carriers don't have anti-rattle devices built into them. more


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7/20/2017 9:32:36 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Toyota Highlander - Curt- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Toyota Highlander - Curt

Today, on our 2017 Toyota Highlander, we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Curt Class 3 trailer hitch receiver, part number C13200. This is what out hitch looks like when it's installed. It has a nice, round, cross-tube design, contours with the shape of the vehicle. It's going to be a Class 3, two inch by two inch with a 5/8 inch hitch pin hole. It's going to have a flat plate design safety chain hook up. It's got plenty of space for many different sized safety chain hooks. This hitch is going to have a 900-pound max tongue weight which is a downward force on your receiver tube. It's also going to have a 6,000-pound max gross trailer weight which includes everything loaded on the trailer. more


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5/22/2017 9:37:13 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Toyota Highlander - Curt- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Toyota Highlander - Curt

Today on our 2016 Toyota Highlander we're going to be taking a look at and installing the Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number C13200. What I like most about this hitch is how it's pretty close to flush, so it should give us room for just about any type of accessories that you may want to use with this. With where it sits, the cross tube is pretty well hidden to where it maintains a really clean look on the vehicle. It's got the two inch by two inch receiver tube opening with this nice welded on reinforcement collar around it to make it look nice and heavy duty, but also give it a very clean look. It's got the plate-style safety chain connection points with the nice large holes in order to connect your safety chains to, so it really shouldn't be a problem in order to get any safety chains that you may have connected to that. Standard five eighths inch hitch pin hole, which is going to be good for all your class three accessories. It features a nine hundred pound max tongue weight, which is the total downward force on the hitch, and a six thousand gross trailer weight, which is going to be the weight of the trailer and anything that's on it. In use with the weight distribution system, the max tongue weight is still nine hundred pounds, but the gross trailer weight goes up to eight thousand pounds. more


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9/23/2016 11:37:13 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2016 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2016 Toyota Highlander, we're going to be taking a look at and installing the Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number 75896. What I like most about this hitch is does contour well to the bottom of the fascia. Also with this hitch coming out as far as it does, it's going to make sure that you've got plenty of clearance for any type of accessory that you may want to use with this. It features the 2" x 2" receiver tube opening with welding-on reinforcement collar around it. This hitch as two pin holes here. It's got the standard 5/8" hitch pin hole that's going to be used to secure all of your accessories. Here it's got the smaller 1/2" hole, and that's going to be used for a J-pin stabilization system if you've got one or would like to get one. more


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9/23/2016 11:36:54 AM



Best 2012 Toyota Highlander Hitch Options- Video

Best 2012 Toyota Highlander Hitch Options

Today on our 2012 Toyota Highlander we'll be looking at the most popular hitch options available, starting with the CURT class three here on the top, part number 13534. Then we have a Draw-Tite class three here in the middle, part number 75726. Then we have another Draw-Tite class three here on the bottom, part number 75586. You can see all of our hitches have a very similar design. The CURT and the Draw-Tite here in the middle, they both slide over our muffler on the passenger side of the vehicle, whereas the Draw-Tite here on the bottom goes underneath it. The Draw-Tite on the bottom will be the easiest to install because you don't have to wiggle it in position over the muffler and tailpipe. Now they all have generally the same points of attachment. more


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6/1/2016 2:07:45 PM



Best 2011 Toyota Highlander Hitch Options- Video

Best 2011 Toyota Highlander Hitch Options

Today on our 2011 Toyota Highlander we'll be looking at the most popular hitch options available starting with Curt class three here on the top part number 13534. Then we have a Draw Tite class three here in the middle part number 75726. Then we have another Draw Tite class three here on the bottom part number 75586. You can see all of our hitches have a very similar design. The Curt and the Draw Tite here in the middle, they both slide over our muffler on the passenger side of the vehicle, whereas the Draw Tite here on the bottom goes underneath it. The Draw Tite on the bottom will be the easiest to install because you don't have to wiggle it into position over the muffler and tail pipe. Now, they all have generally the same points of attachment. more


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6/1/2016 2:07:24 PM



Best 2010 Toyota Highlander Hitch Options- Video

Best 2010 Toyota Highlander Hitch Options

Today on our 2010 Toyota Highlander we'll be looking at the most popular hitch options available, starting with the CURT class three here on the top, part number 13534. Then we have a Draw-Tite class three here in the middle, part number 75726. Then we have another Draw-Tite class three here on the bottom, part number 75586. You can see all of our hitches have a very similar design. The CURT and the Draw-Tite here in the middle, they both slide over our muffler on the passenger side of the vehicle, whereas the Draw-Tite here on the bottom goes underneath it. The Draw-Tite on the bottom will be the easiest to install because you don't have to wiggle it in position over the muffler and tailpipe. Now they all have generally the same points of attachment. more


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6/1/2016 2:07:03 PM



Best 2009 Toyota Highlander Hitch Options- Video

Best 2009 Toyota Highlander Hitch Options

Today on our 2009 Toyota Highlander we'll be looking at the most popular hitch options available, starting with the CURT class three here on the top, part number 13534. Then we have a Draw-Tite class three here in the middle, part number 75726. Then we have another Draw-Tite class three here on the bottom, part number 75586. You can see all of our hitches have a very similar design. The CURT and the Draw-Tite here in the middle, they both slide over our muffler on the passenger side of the vehicle, whereas the Draw-Tite here on the bottom goes underneath it. The Draw-Tite on the bottom will be the easiest to install because you don't have to wiggle it in position over the muffler and tailpipe. Now they all have generally the same points of attachment. more


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6/1/2016 2:06:42 PM



Best 2008 Toyota Highlander Hitch Options- Video

Best 2008 Toyota Highlander Hitch Options

Today on our 2008 Toyota Highlander, we'll be looking at the most popular hitch options, starting with a Curt Class III here on the top, part number 13534. Then we have a Draw-Tite Class III here in the middle, part number 75726. Then we have another Draw-Tite Class III here on the bottom, part number 75586. As you can see, all of our hitches have a very similar design. The Curt and the Draw-Tite here in the middle, they both slide over our muffler on the passenger side of the vehicle, whereas the Draw-Tite here on the bottom goes underneath it. The Draw-Tite here on the bottom will be the easiest to install, because you don't have to wiggle it in position over the muffler and tailpipe. They all have generally the same points of attachment. more


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6/1/2016 2:06:22 PM



Best 2013 Toyota Highlander Hitch Options- Video

Best 2013 Toyota Highlander Hitch Options

Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, we'll be looking at the most popular hitch options available. Starting with a CURT class 3 here on the top, part number 13534. Then we have a draw-tite class three, here in the middle, part number 75726. Then we have another draw-tite class 3 here on the bottom, part number 75586. As you can see, all of our hitches have a very similar design. The CURT and the draw-tite here in the middle, they both slide over our muffler on the passenger side of the vehicle, whereas the draw-tite here on the bottom goes underneath it. more


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5/27/2016 12:01:06 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Toyota Highlander - Curt- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Toyota Highlander - Curt

Today on our 2014 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing the Curt Class 3 2 inch trailer hitch receiver, part number C13200. You can see we have a nice, factory-like appearance where it tucks up nicely underneath the bumper cover. You don't have very much hanging down at all. The back of the 2 inch receiver almost fits flush with the rear bumper, so when you are walking behind the back of the vehicle to load cargo into the hatch, you don't have to worry about knocking your knee or your shin into it and suffering the pain of that. We have a nice plate here, bolted underneath our receiver and the frame of our hitch, so we can hook our safety chains up to. Nice large openings there too, so we will be able to get large diameter hooks through there to secure our trailer safety chains. We have a high gloss black powder coated finish here. more


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5/18/2016 11:36:47 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2014 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2014 Toyota Highlander well be installing the Draw-Tite Max-E loader trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver part number 75896. With our Draw-Tite receiver hitch installed on the back of our Toyota Highlander you can see we have this nice round tubular frame that sits right underneath the back bumper. It doesn't stick out very far. You dont have a lot hanging down, and it gives you a nice clean factory like appearance. We have our standard 2 by 2 opening here to insert your ball mount, bike carrier, or your cargo carrier, or what other hitch mounted accessory you may have. We also have this nice angular plate here, welded to the bottom of our hitch, to hook on our safety chains from our trailer. Unlike a lot of receivers, this has a fairly large opening here. If you had a large hook, like those to your sinker chain, youll be able to hook it up nice and easily. more


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5/18/2016 11:36:25 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch

Today on our 2009 Toyota Highlander we're going to take a look at and show you how to install the Hidden Hitch custom fit class three trailer hitch receiver. This part number is 87615. Here's what the hitch looks like once you get it installed on your vehicle. As you can see, it's a clean looking hitch. It's got that round tube so it's a little softer than what you might see in some other of the hitches. Comes out plenty far here in the back. more


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5/13/2015 11:12:19 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2009 Toyota Highlander we're going to take a look at and show you how to install the Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader trailer hitch. This is a custom fit class three trailer hitch. It's going to offer a 2" opening. Part number is 75726. Here's what the hitch looks like once you get it installed on your vehicle. As you can see, it's a clean looking hitch. more


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5/13/2015 11:11:06 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch 87452- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch 87452

Today on our 2009 Toyota Highlander we're going to take a look at and show you how to install the Hidden Hitch custom fit trailer hitch receiver. This is a class three 2" hitch. Its part number is 87452. Here's what the hitch is going to look like once installed. Really clean looking hitch. It drops down around the underside of the exhaust here, so it's a really nice custom fit. more


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5/12/2015 9:21:50 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite 75586- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite 75586

Today on our 2009 Toyota Highlander we're going to take a look at, then show you how to install the Draw-Tite Max-Frame trailer hitch receiver. This is a custom fit class three receiver. Part number is 75586. Here's what the hitch is going to look like once installed. Really clean looking hitch. It drops down around the underside of the exhaust here, so it's a really nice custom fit. more


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5/12/2015 9:21:19 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Toyota Highlander - Curt- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Toyota Highlander - Curt

Today on our 2015 Toyota Highlander, we're going to take a look at and then show you how to install the CURT custom-fit class three tailer hitch receiver. This offers a two-inch opening. It's part number is C13200. Here's what the CURT hitch is going to look like when you get it installed. You can see it tapers up right up underneath the rear valence. You're only going to have a short length of visible tube here. more


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5/7/2015 11:16:13 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch

Today on the 2015 Toyota Highlander, we're going to show you part number 87660 from Hidden Hitch. This is a two inch, class three receiver hitch. This is what the hitch looks like once installed on our Highlander. You'll notice that the hitch has round tube construction that fits underneath the edge of the bumper. This also wraps around the spare tire as well. This also gives it clearance to go around a spare tire if you ever need to lower it. more


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3/20/2015 12:42:05 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2015 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite

Today on this 2015 Toyota Highlander, we're going to show you part number 75896. This is the Draw Tite Maxi Loader two inch receiver hitch. This is what the hitch looks like once it's installed on our Highlander. You'll notice that the hitch has a round tube construction that fits underneath the edge of your bumper. It's also wrapped around the spare tire as well. This also gives it clearance to go around the spare tire if you ever need to lower it. more


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3/20/2015 12:40:35 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch

Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing hidden hitch, part number 87615. Before we begin our install, here's what the hitch looks like when it's installed on the vehicle. We'll next give you some measurements that will help you in selecting accessories, such as a ball mount, bike rack or cargo carrier. Center of the hitch pin hole is even with the outer most edge of the rear bumper. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground will be 13 and 3 quarter inches. Now we'll go ahead with our install. To begin our install, we'll first need to remove the lower body panels on each side. To remove each body panel, there are multiple fasteners. more


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9/23/2014 2:17:22 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing the Draw-tite Hitch, part number 75726. Before we begin our install, here's what the hitch looks like when it's installed on the vehicle. We'll next give you some measurements that will help you in selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack or cargo carrier. The center of the hitch pin hole is even with the outermost edge of the rear bumper. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground will be 13 3/4 inches. Now we'll go ahead with our install. To begin our install, we'll first need to remove the lower body panels on each side. To remove each body panel, there are multiple fasteners. more


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9/23/2014 2:15:29 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch

Today on our 2011 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing Hidden Hitch with 2 inch receiver tube hitch, part number 87615. Here's what our hitch will look like once installed. Next we'll give you a couple of measurements. This will assist you in selecting accessories, such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier. The center of the hitch pin hole is even with the outer edge of the bumper. The top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 14 inches. We'll now go ahead with the installation. To begin our install, we'll first need to remove the underbody panels on each side. more


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8/8/2014 6:52:00 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite

Today on 2011 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing the Draw-Tite hitch, part number 75726. Here's what our hitch will look like once it's installed. We'll give you a couple of measurements, this will assist you in selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier. The center of the hitch pin hole is even with the outer edge of the bumper. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 14 inches. We'll now go ahead with the installation. To begin our install, we'll first need to remove the underbody panels on each side. These panels are secured with multiple fasteners, both screw and pushpin type. more


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8/8/2014 6:50:29 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch 87452- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch 87452

Today on our 2011 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing Hidden Hitch class 3 receiver hitch, part#87452. Here's what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple measurements. This will assist your selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack or cargo carrier. The center of the hitch pin hole is even with the outer edge of the bumper. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 14-1/4 inches. We'll now go ahead with the installation. To begin our install, we'll first need to remove the underbody panels on each side. more


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8/7/2014 3:02:52 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite 75586- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite 75586

Today on our 2011 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing the Draw Tite two inch Receiver Tube Hitch, part number 75586. Here's what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier. The center of the hitch pin hole is even with the outer edge of the bumper. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is fourteen and a quarter inches. We'll now go ahead with the installation. more


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8/7/2014 11:10:56 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch

Today on our 2008 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing the Hidden Hitch trailer hitch receiver, Part Number 87452. Here's what the hitch looks like installed on our vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a couple measurements in helping you choose some accessories for your hitch, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper it's approximately even but the receiver tube on the hitch does stick out approximately 2 1/2 inches past the rear bumper. From the top of the opening in the receiver to the ground, is approximately 14 inches. Now let's go ahead and install our hitch. You'll notice we've already gone and lowered the spare tire down to make the installation just a little bit easier. more


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2/18/2014 11:23:28 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite

Today, on our 2008 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing the Draw-Tite trailer hitch, part number 75586. Here's what the hitch looks like installed on our vehicle. Now, we'll go ahead and give you a couple measurements in helping you choose some accessories for your hitch, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pinhole with the outermost edge of the bumper, it's approximately even, but the receiver tube on the hitch does stick out approximately 2-1/2 inches past the rear bumper. From the top of the opening in the receiver to the ground is approximately 14 inches. Now, let's go ahead and install our hitch. Now, you'll notice we've already gone and lowered the spare tire down to make the installation just a little bit easier. more


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2/18/2014 11:17:55 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch 87615- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch 87615

Today on our 2008 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver - part number 87615. Here's what the hitch looks like installed on our vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements in helping you choose some accessories for your hitch, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch and hull to the outermost edge of the bumper, it's pretty well even, but the hitch receiver tube does stick out approximately two and a half inches past the outermost edge of the bumper. From the top of the opening in the receiver to the ground is approximately fourteen and a half inches. Now let's go ahead and install our hitch. Now you'll notice we've already gone and lowered the spare tire down to make the installation just a little bit easier. Next we'll need to go ahead and remove the two plastic appearance panels - one on the driver's side as well as one on the passenger's side. To remove these, you'll need to remove a combination of bolts as well as push fasteners. The bolts that you'll need to remove require a ten millimeter socket. The push pin fasteners, you can remove by taking a flathead screwdriver and working out the centerpiece of the push pin fastener, and then the rest of the fastener will pull out. Now that we have both plastic appearance panels removed, we're going to need to remove each of the tow hooks. more


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2/17/2014 11:44:45 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite 75726- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite 75726

Today on our 2008 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch - part number 75726. Here's what the hitch looks like installed on our vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements in helping you choose some accessories for your hitch, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch and hull to the outermost edge of the bumper, it's pretty much even, but the hitch receiver tube does stick out approximately two and a half inches past the outermost edge of the bumper. From the top of the opening in the receiver to the ground is approximately fourteen and a half inches. Now let's go ahead and install our hitch. Now you'll notice we've already gone and lowered the spare tire down to make the installation just a little bit easier. Next we'll need to go ahead and remove the two plastic appearance panels - one on the driver's side as well as one on the passenger's side. To remove these, you'll need to remove a combination of bolts as well as push fasteners. The bolts that you'll need to remove require a ten millimeter socket. The push pin fasteners, you can remove by taking a flathead screwdriver and working out the centerpiece of the push pin fastener, and then the rest of the fastener will pull out. Now that we have both plastic appearance panels removed, we're going to need to remove each of the tow hooks. more


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2/17/2014 11:44:23 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2004 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2004 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2004 Toyota Highlander, well be installing the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch in a Class III of the 2 inch opening on the receiver, part number 75153. Heres what our hitch looks like installed on our vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements in helping you choose some accessories for your hitch, such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the top of the opening in the receiver to the ground is approximately 15-1/4 inches. Now from the center of the hitch pin hole, it is actually even with the outer most edge of the bumper. This hitch actually sticks out past your rear bumper approximately 2-1/2 inches. Now lets go ahead and install our hitch. more


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10/14/2013 12:55:15 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Toyota Highlander - Curt- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Toyota Highlander - Curt

Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander we'll be installing the Curt Hitch, part number 13534. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next we'll give you a couple measurements to assist your selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is one inch.From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 14-1/2 inches. This will assist your selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack or cargo carrier. Now let's go ahead with the installation. more


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6/27/2013 10:59:52 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch 87452- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Toyota Highlander - Hidden Hitch 87452

Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander we'll be installing hidden hitch, part number 87452. This is what our hitch will look like once it is installed. Next, I'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. The center of the hitch pin hole is even with the outer edge of the bumper, and the top of the receiver tube opening is 14 inches from the ground. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack or cargo carrier. Now I'll go ahead with installation. Now to begin our install we'll first remove the under body panel on the drivers side. more


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6/26/2013 5:24:10 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite 75586- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite 75586

Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander we'll be installing the Draw-Tite hitch, part number 75586. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next I'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. The center of the hitch pin hole is even with the outer edge of the bumper. The top of the receiver tube opening is 14 inches from the ground. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as ball mount, bike rack or cargo carrier. Now, I'll go ahead with installation. Now, to begin our install we'll first remove the under body panel on the drivers side. more


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6/26/2013 12:21:01 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2005 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing the Draw-Tite Hitch part number 75153. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is one inch. From the top of the inside of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 14 and a quarter inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier. Now let's go ahead with installation. more


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2/1/2013 10:31:00 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Toyota Highlander - Curt- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Toyota Highlander - Curt

Today on our 2005 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing the Curt hitch, part number 13530. This is what our hitch will look like once it's installed. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outer most edge of the bumper, it's 2 inches. To the top of the insider receiver tube opening to the ground is 13 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier. more


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2/1/2013 10:30:49 AM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Toyota Highlander - Curt- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Toyota Highlander - Curt

Today on this 2003 Toyota Highlander were going to install part number C13429 from Curt. Now this is what the hitch looks like when its installed on a vehicle. Next well go ahead and give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack, or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 15 and three-quarter inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be five and a half inches. Now Ill go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. more


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10/5/2012 12:21:02 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite- Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Toyota Highlander - Draw-Tite

Today on this 2003 Toyota Highlander were going to install part number 41541 from Draw Tite. Now this is what the hitch looks like when its installed on a vehicle. Next well give you some measurements thatll help you out in selecting some accessories such as the ball mount, a bicycle rack, or cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 15 and a quarter inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outside edge of the bumper will be five and three-quarter inches. Now Ill go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. more


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10/5/2012 12:20:11 PM



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