Parts Needed to Install Hitch and Brake Controller in 2016 Toyota Highlander
Question:
I have a 2016 highlander LE Plus. I need to tow a 7pin pop up tent with brakes. I currently do not have the electrical connections or the tow hitch. What do I need to buy? Could you provide a list of the parts I need to buy from your website? I can install all. Please include compatible brake controller, hitch, wiring, etc. Thank you
asked by: Edgar
Expert Reply:
Hey Edgar, lets start with a hitch for your 16 Highlander. For that the Curt part # C13394 would be your best option. Its got great towing capacities and also is mostly hidden since only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper.
Then for the wiring and brake controller the Tekonsha Voyager ID part # TK26BR would be a really great option that only puts a small knob on your dash. To wire it in you'd need to first start with a 4-way like the part # 118449 which is a confirmed fit and then convert that to a 7-way with the part # ETBC7 which also comes all of the needed components to wire in a brake controller as well.

Expert Reply:
Hey Edgar, lets start with a hitch for your 16 Highlander. For that the Curt part # C13394 would be your best option. Its got great towing capacities and also is mostly hidden since only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper.
Then for the wiring and brake controller the Tekonsha Voyager ID part # TK26BR would be a really great option that only puts a small knob on your dash. To wire it in you'd need to first start with a 4-way like the part # 118449 which is a confirmed fit and then convert that to a 7-way with the part # ETBC7 which also comes all of the needed components to wire in a brake controller as well.

Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- Powered Converter
- No Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Hidden
- Tekonsha
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- Powered Converter
- No Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Hidden
- Tekonsha
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
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- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Tekonsha Voyager iD Brake Controller - Dash Knob - Up to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Splice-In
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Smartphone App
- Behind-Dash
- Up to 3 Axles
- LED Display
- Multiple Trailers
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Voyager iD Brake Controller - Dash Knob - Up to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Splice-In
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Smartphone App
- Behind-Dash
- Up to 3 Axles
- LED Display
- Multiple Trailers
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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