Parts Needed to Equip a 2017 Toyota Highlander for Towing

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I just purchased a new 2017 Toyota Highlander and the tow rate on the door says 5950lbs GRVW. I am wanting to tow the new Jayco Hummingbird it says weight is around 3400 can my SUV pull that and if so what are all the products I need to get my SUB ready. I will be purchasing from yall and then do I just take them to a place and have it all installed. First time RVer: want to be safe. Thanks so much

asked by: Paula B

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The 5950 GVWR of your 2017 Toyota Highlander includes the total weight of the vehicle. When you are towing a trailer it is the sum of the vehicle weight (which includes passengers, cargo, and any other optional equipment installed on the vehicle) and the Tongue Weight (TW).

If your fully loaded and ready-to-go trailer only weighs 3,400 lbs then you have 2,950 lbs to work with. You will want to double check your weights and your manual as well just to make sure and for any specific instructions.

If you do not already have a trailer hitch receiver then I recommend going with the Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT65MR which is a Class IV hitch with a 2 inch receiver opening. It has a Gross Trailer Weight Rating of 6,000 lbs (8,000 lbs when used with Weight Distribution) and a TW of 900 lbs so it will be able to easily handle the weight of your trailer.

You will also need a ball mount and a hitch ball. A kit like the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # 989900 can be a good starting point because it comes with 2 ball mounts, one with a 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop and one with a 2-3/4" Rise and a 4" Drop, 2 Hitch Balls, a 1-7/8 inch Diameter and a 2 inch Diameter, a hitch pin and clip, as well as a storage bag. You will want to check out the attached ball mount article to make sure that one of these will be compatible with your setup.

For trailer light wiring you have 2 different options. If your Highlander doesn't have the factory tow package (no converter under dash) then you will want to go with part # HM11141845. If it does have the factory tow package (converter under the dash) then you will want to go with part # HM11141825 instead.

If your Jayco has brakes on it then you will also want to use a brake controller. I recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195 because of its reliability and ease of use. You will need to install the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 to use your controller. I have attached a video of this whole installation process

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

I'm happy to help you get what you need for towing. I did a little research to find your 2017 Toyota Highlander SLE AWD towing capacity to be 5,000 lbs. Based on that, you will not have an issue with a 3,850 lb travel trailer with 400 lb tongue…

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Answer 2

If your 2017 Toyota Highlander already has a 4-Way wiring harness installed near the rear bumper then the kit you are looking for is the Universal Installation Kit #ETBC7. This wiring harness will convert your 4-Way to a 4-Way and 7-Way so that you…

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Answer 3

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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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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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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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 7

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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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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Answer 9

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 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Hi LaMar, To add a 7-way plug to your 2024 Toyota Highlander SLE you'll need to use the etrailer Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controllers part #ETBC7. This kit will give you a functioning 4-way flat and 7-way for towing and…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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