Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2015 Toyota Highlander

Updated 05/13/2015 | Published 05/12/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(1021)

$236.98

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(180)

$18.34

Question:

You offer 3 options, Hidden Hitch, Curt and Draw-tite. Hidden Hitch and Draw-tite require an adapter bracket to lower the exhaust while Curt does not. For that reason Im inclined to go with the Curt. Is there any disadvantage to the Curt? Does the spare tire still clear after installation?

asked by: Bill

Expert Reply:

There is no disadvantage to going with Curt trailer hitch # C13200 for your 2015 Toyota Highlander. And you will be able to keep the full size spare tire under the vehicle. I have included a link to a video showing installation for you.

If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring, if your Highlander did not come with a factory tow package and has no converter under the dash use # 118449. If it did come with the factory tow package and has the converter under the dash use # 56042.

expert reply by: Michael H