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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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At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (282 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 is the second hitch Curt Hitch we've purchased and installed on one of our Highlanders. It's simple to install and didn't take very long to do so. The best part is that it doesn't interfere with you don't lose the hands free ability to open the rear hatch.
After researching several sites, I chose etrailer, Curt hitch receiver class 3. Both retailer & manufacturer have high ratings and the videos provided all the information needed. Was able to install on my garage floor, no lift of vehicle. Did all the prep before having my wife hold one side while I secured the other. Hard to imagine one person doing this step. Getting bolts in required a bit of persuasion but once in they tightened easily, torqued them, put the rest back together. My lift gate has the kick open feature, glad to see the hidden hitch allows it to still work. Definitely use the video that matches your hitch, very pleased!!
Kent B.
11/2/2024
Fantastic, use is mostly summer to tow a motorcycle or two bicycles. Still looks new!
4*s because my kick sensor won't work anymore on my 2020 Toyota highlander hybrid Platinum. Looks nice & tucked in though
My 4th hitch from etrailer over the years. Once again excellent video and instructions. Quick delivery. great doing business with this company.
I watched the installation video a few times prior to installing. Instructions were fine with one exception. I have a 2023 XSE with a factory dial tipped exhaust. I had to disconnect the exhaust hanger in order to get enough clearance for the hitch. Everything else worked great and I like the low profile.
Rich S.
5/17/2023
Exactly what I needed to know. Just got a 2023 Highlander XSE and was looking for the right hitch.
CURT, TOYOTA, and etrailer.....This is a proper combination of quality, engineering and customer service. Having personally installed at least five CURT hitches, I can confirm the quality, fit and value. Toyota trucks and S.U.V.'s are engineered to make good use of these hitches. etrailer has the best website and customer service. Their prices are very competitive and customer support is excellent from selection tom shipping to follow up support.
I installed this hitch by myself, took my time(at the preferred pace for a 77year old curmudgeon) and everything went smooth.
The support videos from etrailer are very helpful and the downloads from Toyota help a great deal.
I chose OEM wiring harness and backed away from the OEM hitch from Toyota.
The CURT hitch was chosen for quality, price and clearance for the spare tire. My 2023 Highlander XLE was very easy to work on due to the way Toyota sets this vehicle up for towing.
Thanks to etrailer for their great work on enabling the customer to get things done in a proper manner.
Overall, I am happy with the hitch. I only gave 3 stars because the slotted holes didn't align with the ones on the car frame. I had to use a piece of wood and pry the hitch so I could install the final bolts. All other bolts were loose so it wasn't a case of tightening in the wrong order. Ordering and shipment were no problem- kudos to etrailer. Hitch looks very nice installed.
Good trailer hitch. Very satisfied with the product. Will work on a 2022 Toyota Highlander XLE Hybrid AWD
Anonymous
6/8/2024
Awesome! Works on 2022 Toyota HIghlnader XLE Hybrid
Was skeptical as I wasn't 100 percent sure it would fit on my 2023 Platinum Highlander as the rep said it would but sure enough, he knew what he was talking about! Great customer service, super fast shipping. Package came 1 day earlier than ETA.
Perfect fit! The point only stands out about 1 inch from the rear bumper which was a + for me as I was afraid of it sticking out too much. Took about 1 hour to install (a lot quicker if you have the proper tools/torque wrench 85lbs per manufacturer). The video was spot on so follow the video instructions).
I would have gave this 5 stars but being critical, there were 2 paint chips on the finishing making me think this was either scraped at the manufacturer before packaging and shipping. I know this because the square was wrapped in plastic wrap and had 0 damage to the box where that end was pointing.
I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a tow hitch for their 2023 Highlander.
The hitch receiver is well made and heavy duty. Took about an hour and a half to install. Cutting the cover panels was a little tricky but the hitch receiver fit perfectly. Installing was a 2 man job.
Second hitch that came in bent. Other than that everything would of been excellent.
Still works great. Only minor annoyance is that the inner portion of the reciever had it's protective paint/coating worn off from a very bobby uhaul trailer rental and is showing signs of surface rust. An hour with a wirebrush and some rustoleum would do the trick, but something to note. Otherwise it's had 4,000 pounds on it and no issues.
Very well built trailer hitch. Fit my 2023 Highlander perfectly. The install was not overly complicated and all went well. The price was great and the shipping was fast. I’m not sure I could ask for anything more. Thanks etrailer for the great product and great service.
However, I would rate etrailer as 5 stars. Hope you can use this information on your database.
I did business several times with your company and every time I was satisfied with.
I had a problem with one of the parts I received in a previous acquisition, and etrailer replaced it seamless and quickly. So I continue ordering.
Price is on the high side, but considering my previous experience with etrailer I am ordering from your company.
I also appreciate quick responses to my questions.
This time products were received OK and have been already installed successfully.
One question:
The wiring is instaled but is loosen underneath the vehicle. That does not match the visual quality of the hitch or the vehicle itself.
Do etrailer has a box or something to hold this wiring under the vehicle while not in use ? ...Or have any suggestion for that ?
Brooke M.
11/14/2023
It sounds like what you are needing is somewhere to sort of store the wiring when you arent towing. If that is correct then part # 18144 would do that for you.
Great hitch so far. It was very easy to install and took me about 30 minutes following the etrailer video advice.
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.
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.
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!!
Everything went well. It was delivered in a couple days and was a perfect fit for my Highlander.
Got the hitch way sooner than I thought it would get here! Already have it installed!!
Great hitch for heavy ebikes!! Durable.
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!
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.
Works great on my Toyota Highlander. Easy install too. Only negative, the hitch does block the kick sensor for the rear hatch.
It arrived in great shape. I won't say it was the easiest project I have undertaken but it fit perfectly. The video and the instructions helped plus I watched some other videos on YouTube that gave some additional recommendations. Additionally, Gwen was very helpful in assisting me with my order.
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Rhonda S.
7/8/2024
Great. Its well priced, easy to install and functional. Highly recommend this product.