2022 Toyota Highlander Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a Thule Bike Rack with 1-1/4" Shank

Updated 05/13/2025 | Published 05/03/2025

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(175)

$253.98

Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter - 2" to 1-1/4" - 4-3/8" Long

(337)

$37.72

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitch - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Stainless Steel

(1312)

$33.19

etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Stabilizer for 2" Hitches - Vinyl Coated Steel

(894)

$37.16

Question:

Hi - I’m glad I found you! I have a 2022 Toyota Highlander without a hitch and a Thule bike rack not sure of model with a 1.25” stem. What hitch kit would you recommend?

asked by: William L

Expert Reply:

We're glad you found us too, William!

I see you've ordered the Curt Hitch # C45CR for your 2022 Toyota Highlander along with the Adapter # e58YR and Anti-Rattle # e99007 - these will work great for your setup! Just note that you'll need an additional hitch pin for the adapter, so if you don't have one, I recommend picking up the etrailer Coupler Lock # e98882 so everything is locked as well.

Just wanted to note one thing; Thule doesn't like it when non-Thule adapters are used for their bike racks so if you ever contact them for a warranty claim they might get out of it on that technicality. As long as you aren't going off-road and abusing the bike rack then you'll be just fine, but I wanted to at least make you aware.

I can check and see if there are any direct 2" adapters for your bike rack, but I'll need you to shoot some photos over to be at [email protected] since you aren't sure of the model.

Let me know what you're thinking, either way!

expert reply by: Jon G

Curt Hitch on a 2022 Toyota Highlander
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William L.

5/13/2025

Hi Jon G, I received my order and the hitch is now attached. This was my first time ordering from etrailer and I'm quite impressed with the breadth of products offered and the focus on customer service. Unfortunately, my experience was tarnished when I became aware that the adapter does not come with a hitch pin. Unfortunately this was after I received my shipment. I was more disappointed since I specifically asked the sales rep if I had everything I needed to attach the adapter and connect my bike rack and was told I did. When I went back and looked at the adapter page online I don't see any mention that a hitch pin is not included. I would suggest you make that clear so that future customers are aware. Best Regards, William L

Jon G.

5/13/2025

@WilliamL Thank you for this feedback! I will add a locking hitch pin into my answer above for future reference. I see you've already reached out to our customer service team as well so I'll let them take care of things on their end as well.