Does the Hitch for the 2019 Toyota Highlander Also Fit the 2020 Toyota Highlander

Updated 10/26/2020 | Published 02/29/2020

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Question:

Do you have photos of this installed on the new 2020 Highlander?

asked by: Hau

Expert Reply:

While we do not have any installation pictures of the Curt # C99FR on a 2020 Toyota Highlander yet, it has been confirmed by the manufacturer as a fit on your 2020 model.

If you're going to be towing with your 2020 Toyota Highlander you will need a wiring harness, ball mount and hitch ball to complete your towing package. For a wiring harness I recommend using the 4-Pole Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # C59496 since we've determined that the harnesses and converter boxes tend to be a bit more reliable. For a ball mount and hitch ball I recommend using the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900 since it provides you with everything else you'll need to tow a trailer with 2 ball mounts of various rise/drops, 2 hitch balls (1-7/8" and 2"), hitch pins, clips and a carrying bag to keep everything in.

I've linked some installation and review videos of these products for you to have a look at if you're interested.

expert reply by: Erik B

Danny B.

3/27/2020

What’s the difference between the wiring kit you recommended and this kit, besides the price. #119250KIT. I see this one doesn’t require splicing into the car’s electrical system. So is it better for the car overall?

Chris R.

3/28/2020

You actually pointed out the main difference between the Tekonsha # 119147KIT recommended by Erik and the Tekonsha # 119250KIT, which is the fact that the latter can be installed without actually splicing into the wiring. It's certainly never a bad idea to avoid cutting into factory wiring if you can help it, so you're right on that front, but with this particular kit it doesn't necessarily make the install process any easier. In fact the overall setup is pretty complex. Because of this and the significantly higher price, we'll typically recommend the standard hardwire kit unless we're dealing with vehicles that have a more delicate factory system. The Highlander doesn't fall under this category.

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Danny

3/28/2020

I appreciate the prompt response. I don’t know much about this. I’m going to order from your guys and get it professionally installed. So would you say the wiring system in the 2020 highlander is not delicate and wouldn’t require the more expensive wiring harness? I want what’s best for my car and the future life of it since I plan on keeping it for at least 10-15 years. So if spending a bit more means less problems down the line, then it’s worth it. Of course I’d love to save as much money as possible. Appreciate your feedback and honesty.

Chris R.

3/30/2020

I honestly think you're more than okay using the standard hardwire kit for your Highlander. I don't anticipate any issues (now or later) that would be caused by splicing into its factory wiring.

Chan P.

10/24/2020

@ChrisR Hello, I don't know where to ask a question about this hitch receiver so I am writing my question here. :) I have a hollywood rack destination bike rack for 4. If I were to put this into this particular hitch, would the hitch pin hole have enough clearing to screw in the hitch pin? the distance between the hold to the back plate appears to be very small. Not sure if the hitch pin that came with the rack is too big to fit here.