2015 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch, Brake Controller, and Wiring Recommendation

Updated 01/12/2016 | Published 01/11/2016

Products Featured in This Question

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

(1021)

$268.77

Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional

(2763)

$159.88

etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs

(1375)

$88.93

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(1124)

$45.90

Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires

(3398)

$121.17

Question:

I plan to drive from Va to Fl with my husband 2006 F150 inside a trailer. Which hitch will be the best to purchase? Also what items do I need to purchase? Thank you.

asked by: Esther

Expert Reply:

For your 2015 Toyota Highlander all of the hitches we offer have the same capacities of 900 lbs tongue weight and 6000 lbs total trailer weight so I would recommend the Curt part # C13200 since it is our most popular option.

I attached an install video for this hitch as well.

Before you do any towing I would recommend you determine the weight of the trailer and vehicle and then compare that to the total weight your vehicle can tow which will be listed in your owners manual. You will need to consider the weight of any cargo you plan to carry in either vehicle as well.

From my research it looks like 4 cylinder models can tow up to 1,500 lbs and 6 cylinder up to 5,000 lbs.

You will need to start with a 4-way for trailer wiring (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # C56217.

From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install a brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well. This will allow you to activate the brakes of the trailer as you are towing.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup.

Since you wanted to do 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 include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.