Comparing Trailer Hitches for 2019 Toyota Highlander

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I am getting a trailer hitch for my 2019 Toyota Highlander but trying to choose the right/best one....seems like a lot of options and wondering if you can cut through the excess and compare them for me? Thanks!

asked by: Mark

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We do have 3 trailer hitches designed to fit your 2019 Toyota Highlander, so I certainly understand your feeling of being a bit overwhelmed. The available hitches can be pretty easily broken down into two categories; hidden and non-hidden.

The etrailer # e98844 and the Curt # C13200 represent the non-hidden models where the entirety of the crosstube and receiver will be visible on the vehicle. This usually allows for a bit of an easier installation, and higher towing capacities. They can both be used with weight distribution systems, but they don't look as nice.

If you are concerned with maintaining the factory appearance of your new Highlander, you will want to go with a hidden-crosstube model, the EcoHitch # 306-X7250 trailer hitches. This hitch costs more and is a bit more difficult to install, but it's the price we pay for beauty.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

I'm glad that you like the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #E98858 and Curt Class III Ball Mount Kit #C45036 that you purchased for your 2012 Toyota Highlander. When it comes to the Curt T-Connector #56042 that you purchased, you can verify…

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The quickest way would be to call the service department at your Toyota dealer. If you provide your VIN, they should be able to look up your vehicle and determine if it's equipped with the tow wiring package. You can also check the fuse box as…

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The best way to determine if your 2012 Toyota Highlander has a factory tow package is to have a Toyota dealer run the VIN number in their computer system. They can tell you how the vehicle is equipped that way. If they say you do not have the tow…

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Answer 5

There are a few trailer hitches available for the 2014 Toyota Highlander that are compatible with the full-size spare tire. Some of these hitches, like you mentioned, will fit with the full-size spare but only if the rim isn't aluminum. The…

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I cannot say for sure how you can tell whether or not you have the converter on your Highlander but I can help you out with the trailer harness installation. The only sure way to tell which harness you need is to check out what wiring you have in the…

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Answer 7

For your 2016 Toyota Highlander with factory tow package the 4-pole wiring harness you can use is Curt part #56042. This uses a square connector (shown in the linked photo) that plugs in at the rear cargo area. The connection point is located behind…

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Answer 8

I am not aware of any instance where a trailer hitch properly installed on a Toyota Highlander has been broken or bent. As long as the 5000 lb towing capacity/500 lb tongue weight of the #C13394 or the 6000 lb towing/900 lb tongue weight capacity of…

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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

For some reason Toyota isn't very forthcoming with how to figure out if you have the tow package or not. From my understanding all of the V6 models of the 2019 Toyota Highlander have the tow package but it isn't specified as to what else…

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Answer 11

The easiest way to determine if your 2019 Toyota Highlander has a towing package with a converter is to remove all of the floor coverings on the inside rear of the Highlander. You will need a trim panel removal tool part #ALL648544 or a flat head…

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Answer 12

Yes, I have attached some photos for you of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13394 installed on a 2019 Lexus RX 350L. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver has a hidden design so that only the receiver tube is shown and it is almost flush with the…

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