Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2026/2027 Toyota Grand Highlander

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I need a hitch for my 26 or 27 Grand Highlander, can you help? I am not sure which year I will order

asked by: Rob

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Hey Rob, the Draw Tite hitch part # DT95PR that you referenced is a great hitch for the 2026 and 2027 Toyota Grand Highlander (it fits both years) and would be what I recommend. It is mostly hidden so it looks nicer and also has great towing capacities. Will you be doing any towing?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Rob

1/22/2026

yes I have a small utility trailer i tow, will i need wiring too with the hitch?

Jameson C.

1/22/2026

@Rob Nice! Yes you would need trailer wiring too like the Tekonsha kit part # TK99FR.

Ted W.

1/24/2026

I found the hitch was very easy to install. It looks good and works great! The wiring harness was a little difficult but I’ve never been too good with that kind of stuff.

Jameson C.

1/26/2026

@TedW Solid feedback! Yeah wiring can be less than fun haha!

Answer 1

Hey Fred, you would need the Toyota harness part #PT725-48241 but this is not a complete trailer wiring harness. This is basically an intermediate harness that the Curt #C55245 needs if the Grand Highlander does not have the OEM tow package. I would…

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Answer 2

Hey Todd, congrats on the new SUV. To add a class III hitch to your 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend our etrailer item #e69ZV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a…

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Answer 3

To tow a trailer with your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid you will need the following parts: Trailer Hitch - Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item #DT95PR. This is a custom fit class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It bolts to your…

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 9

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 10

Hey Jason! The etrailer #e69ZV and Curt hitch do share the same design. Our hitch has the same restrictions so you do not want to use it for that bike rack. Instead, you can use the TowSmart Trailer Hitch Receiver #TS48QR. This also has a higher…

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Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

Hey Eric. Welcome back and congrats on the new SUV. The Curt item #C26VV is listed as fitting the 2026 Grand Highlander but I have a better option for your 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited. It's our etailer item #e69ZV. We've actually…

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