Hitch Recommendation for a 2016 Toyota Highlander that Allows for Full Sized Spare to be Kept

Published 02/28/2016

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

(1022)

$247.83

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

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$45.90

Question:

I love the way that the Curt # C13200 Class III Hitch fits in the 2016 highlander, but looking at the photos and videos, im getting a concern. Would i be able to release the spare tire once the trailer hitch is installed?

asked by: Pedro

Expert Reply:

The Curt hitch part # C13200 has been confirmed as a fit for your 2016 Toyota Highlander and would be an excellent option. It will allow you to keep the full-size spare, but since the tube of the hitch covers a portion of the tire (see picture), you will have to angle the tire as it is lowered/raised.

I attached an install video for you to check out as well.

If 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.

For trailer wiring you would then want the part # C56217. I attached an install video for this as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C