Installation Details for Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, Part # 13534, on a 2013 Toyota Highlander

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Does this hitch have a mounting location for the 4-pin flat wire harness plug? I prefer not to run it out the hatch and have the toyota oem harness. Also, does this hitch go over or under the muffler/exhaust system on the passenger side?

asked by: Ken A

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Expert Reply:

The Curt Class III Hitch Receiver, part # 13534, does not include a mounting location for trailer connector brackets. (This hitch does install above the passenger side exhaust).

DrawTite part # 75726 is a hitch for your Highlander that does include a mounting location for the trailer connector braceket, and this hitch also mounts above your passenger side exhaust.

If you still prefer the Curt Hitch, part # 13534, we recommend mounting the 4-way bracket to the bottom of the bumper, or if you prefer not to drill into your bumper, you can choose a ring-clamp type extender that will allow you to attach your 4-way bracket to the Curt hitch receiver. Part # 18140 from TowReady clamps to the hitch and provides a no-drill mounting location for your 4-way bracket, part # 18144. Your OEM 4-way harness will then fit to this bracket. You will need part # 18144 for any of these three hitches.

The video links provided show the installation process for each of these 3 hitches.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Ken A.

2/4/2013

Thanks for the follow up. Can you explain what the difference is between theDrawtite 75726 and the Drawtite 75586, and the difference between the Hidden Hitch 87615 and the Hidden Hitch 87452?It appears from your website that they are all appicable for my 2013 Highlander 17 spare yet vary in price, but have same ratings and installation process.Thanks

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Patrick B.

2/14/2013

As far as the Hidden Hitches, the 87615 is a bit different design. The cross piece goes above the tail pipe, rather than below. This is mostly for the sake of appearance. The 87615 also adds a couple of attachment points on the side of the frame rail. It adds some time to the install, but increases tongue weight capacity to 750 pounds. This might be a moot point depending on the ratings of the vehicle listed in the owners manual. The same differences apply for the 75726 vs. the 75586. If you are not concerned with the cross tube going over or under the tail pipe, the 75586 or 87452 might make more sense. They would save some money, save some install time and still offer the 500/5000 pound capacities.

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