Comparing Trailer Hitch Receivers For 2021 Toyota Highlander
Question:
What is the difference between the trailer hitch receivers for my 2021 Toyota Highlander?
asked by: Billy
Expert Reply:
I would be happy to help!
For your 2021 Toyota Highlander there are quite a few different options but it will be dependent on if your vehicle is an XSE model or not.
The EcoHitch # EH35VR, and etrailer # e75ZR will fit ALL models of the 2021 Toyota Highlander. The Curt # C99FR will all fit as long as your vehicle is NOT the XSE. And the Curt # C99FR will only work with the XSE model.
Between all of these options I recommend going with the etrailer # e75ZR due to it having a hidden crosstube that means once installed on the receiver itself will be visible as you can see in the included install picture, but also due to it having a matte black powder coat finish which blends in with the black trim on your vehicle better than the gloss black finishes on the other hitches.
This hitch has a 500lb tongue weight rating and 5000lb trailer weight rating making it very versatile for multiple different things like carrying a bike rack or cargo carrier, or for using a ball mount to tow a trailer.
If you will be towing a trailer with your Highlander you will also need a vehicle wiring harness # TK99FR, and a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip which can all be found in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900.
I included a link to the written instructions of the # e75ZR and videos of the # TK99FR and # 989900 for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- EcoHitch
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