How to Install: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on your 2019 Toyota Highlander Video

Hey Kevin, That's a good question as there's a number of different choices, but if it were my 2018 Toyota Highlander and I was looking to tow a trailer, the trailer hitch I'd put on is definitely the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13200.…

For Curt trailer hitch #C13200 they state that on the 2016 Toyota Highlander "Vehicles with a full size spare stored under the vehicle will not be able to store spare underneath after hitch installation." But if you have the mini spare…

For trailer wiring for your 2015 Toyota Highlander you would want the part #118449 which is a confirmed fit. I attached an FAQ that details how to pick out the correct ball mount. Picking out the correct ball mount will allow your trailer to sit as…

For the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver to be mounted to your 2017 Toyota Highlander Limited there are 2 panels that will need to be trimmed. The underbody panel on the non-exhaust side needs to be trimmed to accept the receiver so that it can bolt to…

Curt trailer hitch #C13200 uses six M12-1.25 x 35mm grade 5 hex bolts and six 1/2 inch conical tooth washers. If you bought the hitch from us then the hardware should have been taped up around the receiver or stuffed inside the receiver. If it was…

So long as your 2017 Toyota Highlander XLE does NOT have a full-size spare tire then you can indeed install the Curt 2-inch Class III hitch #C13200. I confirmed this with Curt.

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…

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…

To determine if a 2017 Toyota HIghlander has a factory towing harness, start by opening up the rear hatch. Then, lift up on the rear compartment panel and pull it out. Remove the two driver-side panels by pulling up on them. There, you may see a…

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13200 is my recommendation for a 2018 Toyota Highlander. The receiver tube just barely protrudes past the rear bumper so you won't hit your shins on it. I have attached the install video for this hitch.

Functionally speaking, there isn't a huge difference. The Curt #C56382 has a slightly lower capacity at 3 amps for circuit for stop/turn signals and 6 amps for taillights. The Tekonsha #118781 has a capacity of 5 amps per stop/turn circuit and…

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2019 Toyota Highlander to tow a boat is the Curt part #C13200 as it has plenty of towing capacity for your boat at 6,000 lbs total trailer weight, and can be used with a weight distrubution system if you ever…