How to Tell if Trailer Hitch 2015 Toyota Highlander is Factory Tow Package Hitch or Aftermarket

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Buying a used vehicle with a hitch. How can i tell if it is factory installed and has the tow package? Need to pull up to 5000 lbs. Thanks

asked by: Mel P

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One way would be to check out the hitch and see if you see any brand names like Curt, Reese, Draw Tite, Hidden Hitch etc. Another way would be to take the VIN to a Toyota dealer and let them run it to see if it has the tow package option.

The label or sticker on the hitch will give you great clues though. If you see Toyota or anything like that then it would be a factory hitch and not an aftermarket hitch like the # DT65MR we offer for your vehicle that has an 8,000 lb capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Kyle! It looks like the tow package on your Grand Highlander comes with a hitch and 4-way wiring. To add a brake controller all you need to do is upgrade it to a 7-way. The Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller #ETBC7 will…

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Answer 2

Hey Jermaine, thanks for reaching out! I see that you've picked up the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit #ETBC7L to activate the Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller #3430001, which is exactly what you need to accomplish this! The installation is fairly…

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Hello George, Apologies but I don't see the page for the 2020 Highlander saying the phrase Factory Tow Package. Was it a different vehicle possibly?

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You are going to need our 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit #ETBC7L to tow a camper having a 7-way behind your 2017 Subaru Outback with a 4-way flat connector. The Adapter #HM47365 you found does go the opposite way from what you need. The charge line included…

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Yes. If the 7-Way is a blade style 7-Way, which is what is sounds like, you can mount #37185 to your 4Runner. The 4-Way will plug into it (and still be functional) and then all you will have to do is ground the white wire to the vehicle frame. The…

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The Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller w/ Bluetooth item #TK94FR has to be securely mounted to your trailers coupler with screws. The Prodigy RF connects to your vehicles 7-way so there aren't really any alternatives to…

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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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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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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 10

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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Answer 11

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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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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