Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid with Full-Size Spare Tire

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Which hitches will work on this car and still allow the large spare to be used?

asked by: Bob

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The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # DT65MR will allow for the full size spare tire to be stowed under the vehicle on a 2021 Toyota Highlander. There are other options with a hidden cross tube which looks better but there won't be enough space for a full-size spare with these which is why you need the above hitch which has a visible cross tube.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Yes, I can! Our fitguide gets confusing like that so I'll be happy to clarify for you. All four hitches you were looking at fit both the XSE and non-XSE models of the 2021 Toyota Highlander. The best one is going to be the TowSmart Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 2

For a 4-way wiring harness for your 2022 Toyota Highlander Platinum Hybrid without the tow package you need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #TK99FR. When it comes to wiring, we have found Tekonsha to be the most…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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It sure does John. The Trailer Mate Trailer Hitch item #TMT67FR has been confirmed to fit the 2021 Toyota Highlander XLE. This class III hitch has a 2" receiver and is custom fit for your Highlander. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 500…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Hey Fuzzy, we do have a lot of hitches that fit your 2022 Toyota Highlander but they basically fall into two styles. Ones that are mostly hidden where only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper like the #e75ZR and ones that have the crossbeam…

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Hey Joseph! The Curt item #C45CR requires you to disconnect an exhaust hanger temporarily, but it gets reinstalled a couple steps later. It's just to get the hitch to the mounting bolts behind the muffler. This hitch is custom fit for the 2022…

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Hey Paul, To determine if you have the factory tow package you'll need to pop out the trim panel with cup holders in the back cargo area on the driver's side. You'll see a white 10-pin connector in there once the panel is out of the way.…

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Answer 9

In terms of how the hitch would appear from the rear, the Draw-Tite #DT65MR and Curt #C13200 are practically identical. The receiver tube plus several inches of the crossbar on either side of the receiver tube will be visible from the rear. The…

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Answer 10

It appears you have done some research as some hitches won't allow the aluminum rim full size spare because it is slightly wider. For your 2018 Toyota Highlander I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT65MR. This is a 2…

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First you will need a receiver, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT65MR for your 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. This receiver will allow you to use a weight distribution hitch like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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