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  • What Wiring do I Need to get My 2022 Toyota Highlander Ready for Redarc Tow-Pro Brake Controller?
  • Hello Dan, We can most definitely get you set up to use your Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty brake controller in your 2022 Toyota Highlander. Since you were looking at the # ETBC7, I’m assuming your Highlander does not have the factory tow package. To equip your vehicle for a brake controller, you’ll first need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # TK99FR. This is fairly simple to install, with the most challenging part being the removal of some paneling to access...
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch for 2022 Keystone Springdale Mini 1750RD
  • Hey Michelle! There are definitely a lot of different weight distribution hitch (WDH) options out there. The most important thing is to make sure it is properly rated for the tongue weight of your setup. Looking at the specs for the 2022 Keystone Springdale Mini 1750RD it has a dry (unloaded) tongue weight of 520 lbs and a GVWR of 4,400 lbs. Tongue weight is typically 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight so at the high end, fully loaded, you're going to be around 660 lbs. For occasional,...
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  • Which Way Should Diode Point on Highlander for Install of Brake Controller
  • Yes you need the diode arrow to point towards the brake controller. That will allow the voltage to travel into the controller but not backfeed back on to the Highlander in any way. If you need a diode we have the part # RM-690.
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  • Recommended Roof Rack For Attaching A Thule Hullavator To A 2021 Toyota Highlander
  • To attach the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs # TH898 to your 2021 Toyota Highlander you'll need a roof rack that has a T-Slot in the crossbars for the Hullavator to slide into. Currently the only brand of roof racks we carry for your vehicle that are compatible with your flush mounted rails is Yakima. I recommend the following parts to complete your roof rack: Yakima HD Crossbars - 55" Long # Y01156 SkyLine Towers # Y53TR Landing Pad 28 # Y66VR HD...
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  • Can Cargo Box and Bike Rack Fit on a Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer
  • Hey Tanya, thanks for reaching out! To tow your trailer you'll need a ball mount with a 2" rise and for that I recommend going with the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # e38NR. This gives you a 2-3/4" rise but that will still work for your application. The Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer # MAL25FR can accommodate the Malone Pilot Trailer Bike Rack # MPG2100, but while the Storage Trunk # MPG481 will physically be able to fit inside the frame of your trailer, I don't believe you'll be able to...
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  • Parts Needed to Add 7-Way and Brake Controller to 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  • In order to use the brakes on your trailer you will need to start by adding a 7-way to your 2018 Toyota Highlander. In order to add this you can use the Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness w Brake Controller Adapter - 7 Way Trailer Connector # 22119. This will plug into the connection point in your rear cargo area for installation. You will also need to splice the blue wire into your vehicle wiring and run the body harness to your car battery. In addition to the 7-way you will...
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  • How to Prevent Rear Suspension Sag on 2021 Toyota Highlander Towing Trailer
  • The SumoSprings kit part # CSS-1145R is exactly what you are looking for. This will give the rear suspension of your 2021 Toyota Highlander additional support to get rid of the sagging you mentioned. You are right that a weight distribution system would not be the answer for your vehicle either due to it being uni-body. Your vehicle actually isn't rated for weight distribution for this exact reason.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For a 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
  • I recommend our etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e75ZR for your 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE. Don't be confused by the notes that say it fits the XSE models and also excluding XSE models. That is just how they feel is best to show what models it will fit. I prefer our receiver as the matte black finish looks best with the rear fascia as seen in the image below. I do recommend adding a wiring harness when you install the receiver. We have either the commonly used 4-Way Flat # TK99FR which...
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  • Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2022 Toyota Highlander
  • Hey Joseph! The Curt item # C45CR requires you to disconnect an exhaust hanger temporarily, but it gets reinstalled a couple steps later. It's just to get the hitch to the mounting bolts behind the muffler. This hitch is custom fit for the 2022 Toyota Highlander and fits all models including your Platinum. For a 4-way wiring harness, you'll want the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness item # TK99FR. This custom fit harness plugs directly into the existing wiring of your Highlander without requiring...
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  • How to Determine Correct Trailer Wiring Harness for 2019 Toyota Highlander
  • Take a look at the rear of your 2019 Toyota Highlander in the spare tire compartment. You should be able to find a white connector like you see on the right hand side of the picture I've attached. If there is nothing plugged into that connector then you don't have the tow package. If there is something plugged into it, it should be a wiring harness with a converter (like is shown) which means you do have the tow package. If you do have the tow package I recommend the Hopkins harness,...
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  • Trailer Hitch For A 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE
  • Hi Thomas! We definitely have hitch options for your 2021 Toyota Highlander XSE. Our site is a little confusing with how we break that out as not all will fit the XSE model, but most will actually fit whether you have it or not. So with that said, here are your options that we know will fit the XSE models: Trailer Mate Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # TMT67FR etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e75ZR EcoHitch Hidden...
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  • Can Tekonsha Wireless Brake Controller Install with 4-Way to 7-Way Adapter
  • You can use a 4-way to 7-way adapter like the part # 37185 to install a Prodigy RF part # TK94FR but you have to connect the black wire of the # 37185 up to the positive post of the vehicle battery through a circuit breaker like part # 9510. Once you do that the RF will be active and ready to go. No other wires would be needed to be ran.
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  • Availability of Coil SumoSprings for 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
  • Hi Philip; it looks like the Highlander coil springs are different so I can't say for sure this will fit the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander. These are fairly universal so what you can do is measure and we can match up the right fit for your vehicle. You will need to measure the gap in the coils on your coil springs. Take the measurement with the vehicle as it sits. You do not need to raise it. If you can add this measurement in the comments below I can see which coil SumoSpring is compatible.
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  • Heavy Duty Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2014 Toyota Highlander with Full Size Spare
  • I looked up the online version of your owner's manual, which states that a 2014 Toyota Highlander without a tow package and with a V6 engine, is limited to a maximum allowable gross trailer weight of 2,000 lbs. The tongue weight (TW) should not exceed 9-10 percent of this, so around 200 lbs. Vehicles with a 2.7L L4 engine are limited to 1,500 lbs instead. Class III and IV trailer hitches both feature a 2 inch receiver, however class IV hitches are categorized this way because of their...
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  • Thule Roof Rack Availability for a 2019 Toyota Highlander LE Without Roof Rails
  • Yes, we do have the ability for you to add all of the parts for the Thule AeroBlade roof rack for your 2019 Toyota Highlander with one click of the button! I have added links to both the Black option and the Silver option with takes you directly to the product page. Simply click the "Add to Cart" button and it will add the 60" bars # TH711520 (Black) or # TH711500 (Silver) along with the Rapid Traverse Foot Pack # TH480R, and Fit Kit # THKIT1803 for a complete roof rack system! If you...
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  • What Hitch and Wiring do I Need for My 2022 Toyota Highlander XSE?
  • Greetings George, I understand your confusion, and I get this question a lot. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C99FR fits all models of the 2022 Toyota Highlander. So yes, it will work great for your XSE model. Sometimes the hitch will only fit one model so in that spot it will just say "XSE models" or "excluding XSE." I see that you already found the wiring to go with it the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # TK99FR will be...
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  • How To Tell If 2016 Toyota Highlander Has Factory Tow Package Wiring
  • I cannot say for sure how you can tell whether or not you have the converter on your Highlander but I can help you out with the trailer harness installation. The only sure way to tell which harness you need is to check out what wiring you have in the rear cargo area. If you watch the attached videos you can see where the installation differs. If you remove the back tray in the rear cargo area of your Highlander you can see if there are two connectors, one being bigger than the other....
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  • Which Coil SumoSprings For 2018 Toyota Highlander 4WD
  • Hey there Barry, thanks for writing in, and I double-checked with the manufacturer and can verify for you the correct Coil SumoSprings for your 2018 Toyota Highlander 4WD (so long as it is not the hybrid version) are the 1145: - Coil SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs # CSS-1145R There isn't actually a 1165 version so I can't tell you what the review you mentioned was referring to, unfortunately. These are definitely the right way to go for your Highlander to help shore up the rear suspension...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2025 Toyota Highlander XLE Hybrid
  • Hi Jake; for a hitch that will fit your 2025 Toyota Highlander XLE Hybrid I recommend the etrailer # e75ZR. This is a Class II hitch with a bolt-on installation, welded construction, and concealed cross tube. It also features a matte black finish which helps hide dirt and dings while giving it more of an OEM look. For an additional option, we also have the Curt # C99FR. This shares the same design as the etrailer hitch but has a glossy finish. If the finish isn't important to you I would...
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  • What Hitch do You Recommend for My 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum?
  • From the sounds of your question, I believe you meant to say Hybrid Platinum instead of Hybrid Premium. For a great 2-inch hitch option that fits your model, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C45CR. Not only does this hitch provide your vehicle with 900 pounds of maximum tongue weight and 8,000 pounds of maximum gross towing weight, it also comes with a gloss outer coat over the base powder coat that provides you superior protection over other brands....
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