Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2015 Toyota Highlander AWD and Tandem Axle Boat Trailer

Updated 04/26/2018 | Published 04/25/2018

Products Featured in This Question

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

(1022)

$247.83

Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount - 2" & 2-5/16" Balls - 14,000 lbs

(589)

$206.18

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

(1138)

$45.90

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

(3448)

$118.16

Question:

We have a 2015 Highlander Limited AWD w/out a current trailer hitch. Wanting to purchase a boat package that weighs 3450 lbs min with 24foot 6inch tandem trailer with 2/brakes. Can this vehicle be outfitted to safely tow this boat? Dont have picture, but the boat package is a Tracker Targa v-18 combo with 150HP outboard, and tandem trailer.

asked by: Jim G

Expert Reply:

Your 2015 Toyota Highlander Limited is rated to tow up to 5,000 lbs so that boat trailer will be fine. For your hitch receiver, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13200. This is very nice hitch that will allow you to tow your boat and yet not be as noticeable when not towing. Its install is easy with no drilling required. I've attached a video to assist.

For your trailer wiring, I recommend you start with the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56217. The connection point for the 4-way tow harness is located behind the interior trim panel in your rear cargo area. Once you've plugged in the converter, insert the included 10-amp fuse into the integrated fuse holder.

Then you will use the Universal Brake Controller Wiring Kit # ETBC7 to give you the wiring, connections, and circuit breakers to work with your trailer's 7-way connection and a brake controller. For your brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195. This is a proportional controller that has an easy to understand LCD screen and has some excellent preset boost options for ease of use.

For a ball mount, I recommend the Channel Style Adjustable Ball Mount # C45900 which comes with the hitch pin and also 2 hitch ball options. This will allow you to tow your trailer level as the hitch ball is adjustable to meet your needs.