Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
Item # 56042
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2013 Toyota Highlander
with factory tow package
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2013 Toyota Highlander - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 4 Flat
- No Converter
- CURT
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your Toyota Highlander with this custom harness. Connector plugs directly into OEM tow package port - no cutting, splicing or tapping required.
Features:
- Provides a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights
- Designed for use with a factory tow package
- Compatible with 5-pole, 6-pole and 7-pole adapters (sold separately)
- Connects quickly and easily - no cutting or splicing of wires
- Locate connection point in rear cargo area
- Plug in connector
- Comes with dust cap for 4-way flat connector
- Limited 1-year warranty
Installation
This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's factory tow package wiring harness, which is located behind the driver's-side interior trim panel in your rear cargo area.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way connector will be stowed in an out-of-the-way location within your cargo area.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease on all electrical connections - the plug on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.
56042 CURT T-Connector - OE Replacement 4-Flat
Installation Details
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
91% were satisfied with this product
9% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - 56042
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (135 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. Connector plugs directly into OEM tow package port - no cutting, splicing or tapping required.by: Harold 08/12/2023
Excellent service. Quick arrival of products. Installed after watching their videos and one was very helpful since I was having a problem and the video showed me the correct way . Highly recommend the products and video search and the instruction.
by: Sam 08/19/2023
2014 ToyotaHighlander
Item was as described and easy to install, thanks to the detailed instructions- written and video.
by: Darryl05/26/2016
ToyotaHighlander
Just a heads up for Toyota Highlander owners. My Highlander had the towing package from the factory but I still needed the converter and wiring harness combo etrailer package.
by: Richard 09/09/2023
Joanne got things going in a very timely manner and I got my purchase 3 days early.
by: Janet 09/13/2023
Thank you for the great service..
by: Ms thang07/17/2023
Good product delivered quickly
by: Mark01/20/2023
easy install...pretty cut and dry / plug and play
by: Mike 07/28/2023
Perfect fit and the instructional video was excellent!
by: Tristram06/07/2023
Exactly as ordered , professionally packed and promptly delivered ahead of schedule!
by: Anna05/19/2018
ToyotaHighlander
After balking at the cost to have an auto-shop add a trailer to our Toyota Highlander, we found etrailer.com and decided to take a chance. The "how to" videos factored considerably in our decision to buy ... they made it look so easy! And surprise! It really -WAS- that easy. We used standard block-type ramps (the kind you can buy for $40 ) to get the SUV up off the ground high enough to get underneath to do the work. Everything came off as easy as it was showed in the videos. Other than the fact this bar is a heavy so we had our teen daughter help hold it steady while we bolted it into place (i.e., get help for when you go to lift it), it went super smooth. Thanks for saving us $280 over the cost the car dealer quoted us! P.S. - be sure to watch the linked videos so you get the right trailer lighting attachment and ball hitch for your new hitch.
Comments
We are very happy with our trailer hitch, and all the accoutrements that we purchased with it. Your videos were enormously helpful, the hitch went on easily with a bit of help from our teenage daughter to lift it up into place, and we recommend your business to friends when they express an interest in getting a camper.
Anna - 05/20/2019by: Anna05/19/2018
1999 Jayco Designer
This wiring harness was a huge time-saver over wiring things manually like we did for our last trailer hitch a long-long-long time ago! If you're not sure what to buy, watch the videos they have to make sure you get the correct one for your needs. We saved a HUGE amount of money over what the auto dealer quoted us for the exact same thing, and as a bonus, the how-to videos made it really easy to attach it ourselves. Yes, it really -is- that easy.
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We are very happy with our trailer hitch, and all the accoutrements that we purchased with it. Your videos were enormously helpful, the hitch went on easily with a bit of help from our teenage daughter to lift it up into place, and we recommend your business to friends when they express an interest in getting a camper.
Anna - 05/20/2019by: Dan05/01/2023
Great customer service!
by: TK06/12/2021
Was easy to install. The original was broken from someone hitting it. The replacement is not mounted on the outside but left in the storage space until needed.
Comments
Still working. I installed it and store in the area under the back mat. I believe thats the best because its not exposed to the weather. Id buy it again if needed as I saved a ton of $$ by doing it myself.
TK - 06/13/2022by: Ruben 04/25/2023
2014 ToyotaHighlander
Fast delivery. Excellent service
by: Douglas03/15/2023
Plugged in with no problems!
by: Cin03/20/2023
It was very easy to determine if this part would fit my needs, and the shipping was prompt.
by: Steve10/26/2021
2012 highlander had factory tow package. This harness mounted in fine to the factory plug in the back but there was no power at the connector. After some research I found that I still needed to go to the dealer and purchase a $100 towing converter that plugs in under the dash on the left side.
Comments
It sounds like your 2012 Toyota Highlander didnt come with the factory tow package and that you would have needed part # C56217
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
$41.53. It includes the additional wiring component that installs under the dash to complete towing circuit.
-- Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
$41.53. It includes the additional wiring component that installs under the dash to complete towing circuit.
Jenny N - 10/27/2021
Helpful Linkby: Gerald 05/28/2021
2012 ToyotaHighlander
Great product, as usual, from etrailer. First what it should add described.
Comments
A year later and its working great like day one of its installation. Quality wiring that fit my 2012 Toyota Highlander flawlessly.
Gerald - 05/29/2022by: Steve 09/08/2022
2011 ToyotaHighlander
No complaints fit 2011 Highlander perfe ctly
by: Michael08/12/2016
2015 ToyotaHighlander
Great ordering and quick delivery. Product was just as described and super easy to install. Just a little disapoited in the wireharness that was available as it does not have a bracket to clamp to the hitch and will need to be replpaced. Make sure to order the correct one.
by: Doug 12/02/2022
Received on time. Then realized I needed the other half to complete circuit there was no power to 4 pole
by: Brandon06/10/2019
2012 ToyotaHighlander
***READ THIS*** Great product, easy install *BUT* This might help someone else. I called the dealer and found that my 2012 Toyota Highlander has the " V-6 Towing Prep Package" I had assumed that was the factory towing package, I was wrong. Save yourself the trouble and physically look under the dash for the white connector as well, if nothing (no converter) is plugged into it, you will need the other wiring kit with the converter. [one of etrailer.com videos] clearly shows the connector I'm talking about on a 2012 Highlander I have now ordered the correct part. I am still very happy doing business with etrailer.com Thanks!
by: John 03/04/2023
Should have it installed later today
by: Mike K07/03/2022
This t-Connector was exactly what I needed so I didn't need to make an extra trip.
by: Dave P09/25/2017
2008 ToyotaHighlander
parts arrived ahead of schedule and in good order. Had it installed locally by a professional and am very pleased with the results, thank you! Order included: Draw Tite hitch receiver / tongue kit with 2 drop/raise sizes & 2 ball sizes / wiring, wire tester / for 2008 Highlander.
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