Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2017 Toyota Highlander
Question:
I have a 2017 I have watched the videos Toyota Highlander without factory trailer hitch. I need a trailer hitch and wiring harness to fit this vehicle. Please advise me on the trailer hitch and the wiring harness. I have watched your videos and got confused on the wiring harness. I found them very useful though. Please advise thank you
asked by: Kenny C
Expert Reply:
To add a hitch to your 2017 Toyota Highlander, I recommend the etrailer item # e98844. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. This hitch has a 6,000 lbs towing capacity and a 900 lbs maximum tongue weight.
To install a wiring harness on your Highlander you'll first need to know whether or not your Highlander has the factory towing package because the connectors are different. This is not something I am able to tell you. The harnesses install in the same location in your rear cargo area and if you don't want to take it apart to check which one you need before ordering you can always call your local Toyota dealership and give them your VIN. They'll be able to look up what options your Highlander has. I have listed both wiring harnesses below.
Without Factory Tow Package - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C56217
With Factory Tow Package - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # 56042
I'm glad you like the videos. I have attached a couple below to help you get these parts installed.
To round out your towing setup, I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. This towing kit will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a 3/4" rise and 2" drop. It also includes a hitch pin and clip, hitch receiver lock with keys, hitch cover, and a storage case.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- 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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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- Pre-Torqued
- CURT
more information >
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - 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
- etrailer
more information >
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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