Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver to Fit a 2012 Toyota Highlander w/ a Full Size Spare Tire

Updated 10/24/2011 | Published 10/21/2011

Products Featured in This Question

Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(107)

$239.49

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

(942)

$65.68

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

(632)

$221.44

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

(2621)

$11.37

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

(1358)

$12.62

Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs

(3842)

$25.47

Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span

(895)

$13.90

Question:

Will this hitch fit a 2012 highlander with the full spare tire underneath?

asked by: Adam

Expert Reply:

The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 75586, will fit a 2012 Toyota Highlander if the spare tire is smaller than a 19 inch full size spare tire. It will not fit your vehicle if your vehicle has a 19 inch spare tire or larger. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Hidden Hitch.

If you have a 19 inch full size spare tire I recommend the CURT Class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # 13534. This hitch does not have any size limitations regarding the spare tire. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the CURT hitch.

If you will be towing with these hitches you will also need the items listed below.

Curt Ball Mount, part # D-4
Pin and Clip, part # PC3
Tow Ready 2 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19247, or Tow Ready 1-7/8 Inch Hitch ball, part # 19260
Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness, part # 118449

I am including a link to the instructions on the Tow Ready wiring harness and a link to a video of the harness being installed on a 2010 Toyota Highlander.