How to Determine if 2015 Toyota Highlander Is Equipped with Factory Tow Package Wiring

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How is the quick way to know if it came with already installed ?dont know which kit to buy? Thanks

asked by: Laro C

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The quickest way would be to call the service department at your Toyota dealer. If you provide your VIN, they should be able to look up your vehicle and determine if it's equipped with the tow wiring package.

You can also check the fuse box as shown at the 4:00 minute mark of the video I've linked. If there's a fuse already installed, then you have the tow package and would use the # 56042 harness. If there's no fuse in place, you'll need the converter and the harness, part # C56217.

Toyota typically won't install the trailer connector portion without the converter, so if your Highlander doesn't already have the trailer connector, it's pretty likely you'll need the # C56217.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Hey Howard! I would be happy to compare these hitches for your 2019 Toyota Highlander. The Curt #C13200 and etrailer #e98844 share the same design so the only difference is the finish. I prefer the matte black finish on our hitch since it does a…

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Answer 2

If your highlander came with a factory trailer hitch and factory 7-way connector, then it is likely that it came with the tow package. If your vehicle did not come with a trailer hitch and 7-way trailer connector, it likely did not come with a tow…

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The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 due to its design does not have any security features so you are correct in that if some wanted it they could just come right up, unplug it and be off. I have personally not heard of this…

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Depending on if your 2014 Toyota Highlander has the tow package or not will dictate where the 4-way flat plug harness will connects on your vehicle. If you have the tow package, you will use Curt #56042. The plug for this harness is located behind…

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Answer 5

The Curt Harness part #56042 that you referenced is designed as a replacement harness for vehicles like your 2015 Toyota Highlander that came with a factory 4-way. Although Toyota said you have the factory tow package it sounds like you are missing…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 10

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 11

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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