Recommended Hitch, Wiring Harness, and Brake Controller for a 2013 Toyota Highlander

Published 08/14/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(107)

$81.06

Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional

(6641)

$155.79

Metal Loom Clamp - 1/2"

(177)

$4.00

Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K

(781)

$76.37

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

(728)

$205.01

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

(3395)

$121.25

Question:

My wife and I are purchasing a travel trailer and have a 2013 Toyota Highlander AWD with the V6 engine. There is no towing package and the only connector under the panel in the rear is a small white 4 pin square connector. There is no 4 flat. We need a 7 point connector, hitch, and trailer brake controller. I watched several of your videos and have placed the following in my cart: e98858, 90195, ETBC7, HM411141845, and A0500. Are these all the items I need to do this installation? Also, is there a better picture or diagram that shows where the brake switch wiire is near the brake pedal? Thank you.

asked by: John C

Helpful Expert Reply:

I would be happy to help you set up your 2013 Toyota Highlander for towing. I will start by confirming that the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item # e98858 does fit your Highlander. Since you do not have any vehicle connectors at the rear of your Highlander you will need both item # HM11141845 and item # ETBC7 to add a 7-way connector.

The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller item # 90195 is one of our most popular brake controllers and is highly recommended. I have linked a picture below that I hope helps you find the wiring harness you will need to splice into.

The Metal Loom Clamp - 1/2" item # A0500 will help you to secure your wires beneath your Highlander.

To round out your towing setup I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. This towing kit will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a 3/4" rise and 2" drop. It also includes a hitch pin and clip, hitch receiver lock with keys, hitch cover, and a storage case.

I have linked several installation videos below.