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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (183 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.
This receiver did an amazing job! I bought it to protect my car while parked with the help of a bumper protector. But I got rear ended on the highway all the damage went to the bumper protector and the receiver was unhinged as if nothing had happened, saved my car from being totaled. I highly recommend it.
5- Stars!! Excellent service from when I first ordered it over the phone to delivery. I originally had ordered a hitch from [online] in Sept (The dealer wanted over $1000), but after 2 months of waiting due to back order problems and poor service, I cancelled my order and contacted etrailer. Vicki was very nice, professional and helpful! Five days after ordering, it was on my doorstep (FREE shipping!) An hour later, I had installed it on try ar. Thanks, we are very pleased!
Jim - 11/24/2022Great Hitch easy to install, would buy again!! 2021 Toyota Highlander
This hitch worked out great. pulled a 4x6 cargo trailer cross country with no issues. Purchased multiple items from etrailer....definitely will shop again.
This trailer hitch is well made and installed in the vehicle very easily. There is no need to drill, cut or weld any steel of the vehicle’s body or structure, but you do have to trim one of the black plastic splash guards that no one can ever see. Instructions are very detailed and easy to follow.
I have the hitch on a 2020 Toyota Highlander . Installation wa bs easy but had to remove aplastic shield that served no real useful purpose. I use the hitch for a carrier that I purchased at Harbor Freight to transport coolers between residences.
Curt 13453 or etrailer part C99FR will fit 2021 Highlander XSE and other model as well but not sure hybrid. I did installation by myself with help of moving dolly,6x6,and long strong zip ties. See pictures for more details. You do need cut out the black cover for re-installation due to tow hitch in the way or leave the black cover off.
I have owned a number of Curt trailer hitches all ordered from etrailer and I installed this one on a 2021 Toyota Highlander. Installed it myself with a little help from my son. Easy to install, takes about an hour max. You can do about all if it on your own but it's easier if you have someone to help hold one end of it as you lift it in place and get a bolt or two installed on each side. Perfect fit and looks good from the read - you can only see the hitch portion, very little to none of the tube is visible from the rear.
Installation was straight forward although I found that the modification to the plastic cover was more extensive than actually required to clear the hitch.
After a year of use, hitch works great for hauling bikes on 2020 Toyota Highlander. I did disable the kick-to-open tailgate feature on Highlander to avoid accidentally opening while installing bike rack (tailgate sensor never did work well even before installing hitch).
Michael - 05/16/2022At this time, I can only comment on my experience pertaining to ordering and receiving the hitch for my 2020 Toyota Highlander, as I have not yet installed it. I ordered by phone, and Dennis was a pleasure to work with. He was extremely nice and helpful taking my information and discussing the hitch that I had chosen. With free shipping, I received the hitch via UPS in three days! The hitch was in perfect condition, including all of the required mounting hardware and detailed installation instructions. Note that etrailer stocks the vehicle specific wiring harness and special converter required for this vehicle.
Roland - 02/22/2022The trailer hitch was definitely as advertised. It looks great on the vehicle. It was quite easy to install especially with the helpful videos. The customer service was fantastic when I called to order the hitch. Would definitely order from E trailer again.
Matt - 04/18/2022This hitch was pretty easy to install. Took about 45 minutes w/ two people. Instructions and video were a big help in getting it right the first time. One thing to watch out for is 'pinching' the spare tire after installing the hitch. Might need to lower and reposition the spare tire slightly. Hitch looks great on my Highlander.
To begin, I was looking for this hitch a couple months ago when it was nowhere to be found. A local dealer promised me 2-3 weeks but then that turned into 4 months until they could get it to me. I discovered it was in stock on etrailer and it arrived in 3 days!! For $xx cheaper as well!
Package arrived in decent shape, but it was very well packed so I think it could take quite a beating. Installation guidance from the video on this site made it very easy to install, did it by myself in an hour. It fits perfectly, no alignment issues whatsoever.
I'm not sure if there are differences in trim, but on my 2021 Hybrid Platinum there is an exhaust shield attached to the bumper, just remove the screw and fastener and fold it out and out of the way during install. It doesn't re-attach afterwards, but there is a limiter so it won't touch the exhaust tip anyway. Also, the amount of cutting for the trim was much less than necessary, I was able to cut out a slit near the bumper and a notch further forward, so I didn't lose any attachment points.
Looks great, and very pleased overall!
The hitch arrived ahead of schedule. Watched the video and did the install. Super simple. Didn't even have to jack up the car. My 15 y/o son helped me hold it up until I could get the bolts in. The "kick to open" still works and it looks great! Only the receiver shows. Honestly, installing the Toyota wiring converter behind the cupholders in the 3rd row was a bigger pain than the hitch install.
I installed the hitch on a 2022 Highlander limited. The hitch is great, bolted up with no problem. However, the instructions re: trimming the plastic cover underneath the left side were completely wrong. They must be for a 2021 or earlier model. Also, the video indicated the remote tailgate sensor would still work, but it does not. You need to update your installation instructions.
Katrina B - 03/16/2022The hitch arrived on time. It was packaged nicely and sent without any damages. Installed it on my toyota highlander hybrid platinum, all by myself, in under 30 minutes. There were no issues whatsoever following the video instructions posted by etrailer. I also have the kick sensor working after initial tries to figure out the right location. Its a bit right to the hitch and need to stick foot a little inside than normal. I haven't yet installed the underbody cover which needs some alterations to fit it back with hitch on. I will be doing it soon and don't expect it to be a problem. Overall liked the etrailer's service, clear product description with option to check the compatibility with the car and video instructions for installation.
I was a bit worried because of other posts saying the holes did not line up, but it was perfect the hitch slid right into place. I was able to do it myself no jacks and stands but did use some boxes to put hitch on then backed Highlander right over and put the six bolts in. No drama
James - 01/16/2022Great Product, Easy to Install. Fits perfectly on 2020 Highlander Limited. It does block the kick gate functionality, but that functionally was less important than having a hitch for a Cargo Carrier.
Installed perfectly on a 2020 Toyota Hi ghlander.
Fits perfectly on 2020 Highlander Limited! Easy to install. Finished receiver height is 16”. The hitch is completely hidden behind the rear facia. For the wiring I used the Tekonsha 118252 that plugs directly into the new plug located under the bumper driver’s side. I used the Toyota PT725-48200 ($55) converter that plugs into the wiring located behind the side panel, second row seat, drivers side. Why on earth Toyota buried this connector there is beyond belief. When you add any hitch, including this one, the kick opener still works sometimes. Toyota advises you turn off the opener in vehicle settings. I never used the kick opener before as it was always sort of hit or miss gimmick. Pressing the button always worked faster anyway.
Excellent hitch! Took my time so it took me about 2hrs. I did it by myself and used a jack to prop other side up while I held the other in place. Lower the exhaust at rear as makes it much easier. Too tight otherwise. Shipping was fast and everything packed well. Watched the install video which made things easy. I have a 2020
Platinum so thought I would lose the toe kick feature. Nope! Actually seems to work better now than before as I feel it is isolated to one spot. For mine, I simply tap my foot on the right chain hook of hitch and it works every time. It took me 10mins to find a spot where it worked, but now dialed in. Completion looks great and I am very happy with end result. I also got the plug-n-play 4pin wire connector for oem harness and the 4pin bracket and mounted just left of hitch. Highly recommend this hitch vs. the Toyota Version or you will need to trim your lower rear bumper/diffuser or replace with a different one specifically for the tow package. Forget that!
Great price from etrailer!!! Item was dropped shipped from manufacturer CURT, packaging was horrible but NOT etrailer.com’s fault at all!!!
As for the trailer hitch it fit perfectly removed one bolt on passenger side and minor trimming of under panel on the drivers side. Installed in less then a hour!!
Perfect fit and install videos were spot on.
Easy install. Took about an hour. Second person or jack needed to assist with lift. Looks great on our 2021 Highlander Hybrid Platinum. Great product for a great price.
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