Recommended Hitch for a 2012 Toyota Highlander Platinum w/ a 20 Spare Tire
Updated 03/05/2023 | Published 03/03/2023
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I have a 2012 Toyota Highlander Platinum with a 20inch spare and lift gate. I do not use the lift gate but if it could still be useable it would be ideal. I saw you recommend the Draw-Tite # DT84MR for this, but I can not find it. I also need help with choosing the wiring. It does not have the preinstalled towing package.
asked by: Chelsie K
Expert Reply:
I would be happy to help you. I have a hitch for you but Draw-Tite's parent company is being bought out (3/07/2023) so their inventory is low or nonexistent which explains why you can't find that hitch.
Instead you will want the etrailer Hitch item # e98858. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your 2012 Highlander Platinum with included hardware. Our installers have put this hitch on a Highlander with a full size 20" spare tire and were able to successfully reinstall the spare.
I have linked an installation video below.
Since you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # HM11141845 and a ball mount kit item # C45534. This wiring harness is for the Highlanders without the factory tow package.
To attach this harness to your hitch to prevent it from being damage you will want the No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket item # 18140 and the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat item # 18144.
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