Differences Between Hitch Receiver Options For 2011 Toyota Highlander

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2011 Toyota highlander class three hitch Do the Curt and E trailer, and The other brand that fits my 2011 Highlander which I cannot remember the name but it was more of a higher end hitch do they all stick out the back the same?

asked by: Alan F

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Your 2011 Toyota Highlander is compatible with hitch receivers from Curt, etrailer, and Draw-Tite. These three hitch receivers have a maximum tongue weight of 750 lbs and a maximum gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs.

The difference from the center of the hitch pin to the edge of the bumper are as follows;

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2", part # e98858, distance = 1 1/2"
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2", part # 13534, distance =1 1/2"
Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2", part # 75726, distance = 0".

The differences between the three hitch receiver options are minimal, though the etrailer hitch receiver is made in the USA and it has a matte black powder coated finish. The other hitch receivers have a glossy black powder coated finish.

I have included product description links and installation videos below.

expert reply by: Mark Smith

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Answer 1

The carrier I recommend is the etrailer, part #e98873, because it's lightweight but still has a 500 pound capacity. This makes it easier to mount into a trailer hitch and also takes up less of the vehicle's available tongue weight as well.…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to help you. I have a hitch for you but Draw-Tite's parent company is being bought out (3/07/2023) so their inventory is low or nonexistent which explains why you can't find that hitch. Instead you will want the etrailer…

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Answer 4

Other than the fact that the Curt #13534 uses a gloss powder coat finish and the etrailer.com brand #e98858 hitch uses a matte finish powder coat, there's no difference between the two hitches. Curt manufactures the etrailer.com brand hitches for…

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Answer 5

Looks like the hitch #e98858 you ordered was bent in shipping. This is unfortunately more common than we'd prefer but what you can do is bend the flange out to so that the holes line up. As long as there's no creasing or paint flaking the…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the #118449. Now if your trailer does not have brakes all you would need is the part #37185 as an adapter to convert the 4-way to a 7-way. If you do have trailer…

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Answer 8

The etrailer.com hitch part #e98858 is a confirmed fit that allows you to keep your full sized 19" spare. The Toyota Highlanders that we have had here for hitch installation, including several model years from 2009 on up, have all had full-size…

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Answer 9

Draw-Tite trailer hitch #75726 will allow you to keep the full size spare under the vehicle. the only issue is that when raising and lowering the spare you will need to angle it in since it will not be able to go straight down or up. I have linked a…

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Answer 10

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 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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