Setting up the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2023 Toyota Highlander
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Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2023 Toyota Highlander we're gonna be showing you how to install the etrailer.com trailer hitch receiver. Before we get into that though why don't we just take a minute, check this out and make sure it's gonna be the right hitch for you. Putting a trailer hitch on a Highlander just makes sense. You know, people use these SUVs to do a ton of different things, you know, pulling trailers around, using accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers just about everything in between. So having this back here looks right at home and it's gonna open up our opportunities on what we're gonna be able to do with our Highlander.
Something I do want to address right off the bat is we get a lot of questions about is your hands-free lift gate assist features still gonna work if your vehicle is equipped with it after you put the trailer hitch on and the answer is yes. Our model here today doesn't come equipped with that feature, but I've done a lot of these in the past and they work, you know. All you're really gonna have to do is kick your foot to either side of the receiver tube opening and everything will open up like it should. This hitch is going to work with all the different types of submodels of the Highlander and it'll also work with hybrid models like we have here today. So regardless of what you got you should be in pretty good shape there.
Compared to some of the other hitches available this one's probably my favorite and really I say that because of the way it's gonna look. Almost completely hidden. You're just gonna be able to see this middle portion. It has a matte black finish and it almost matches the plastic on our bumper perfectly and so to me it almost looks like a factory option. There are some other hitches available, one of 'em is gonna be visible and so it's gonna hang down.
Definitely more noticeable and not as easy on the eyes as this one, but that one has really high weight capacities and you can use a weight distribution system with it as well. So if you're someone that is planning on doing a lot of towing, primarily especially heavier trailers or if you got a camper and wanna use that weight distribution, that hitch may interest you a little bit more. With this being a class three hitch, it's gonna have a two inch by two inch opening, super common size, a lot of different types of accessories will work with it. It is going to use that standard five eights pin and clip. One doesn't come included with the hitch.
If you need one, you can always grab it here at etrailer and a lot of times too if you end up buying a new accessory they'll come with a pin and clip, so just something to think about. The safety chain openings are gonna be a plate-style and although they're not huge they will give us enough space to use just about any size hook that our trailer might have on it. As far as the weight capacities go, this is gonna have a 500 pound maximum gross tongue weight rating. That's gonna be the amount of weight pushing down on the hitch. So pretty high number. You'll be able to use pretty much any size bike rack or cargo carrier that you'd like to for example. As far as the maximum gross trailer weight rating goes that's gonna be 5,000 pounds or the amount of weight pulling on the hitch, so the weight of your trailer plus anything you might have in or on it. With that said though, I do always like to recommend it's never a bad idea just to grab your Toyota's owner's manual. That way you can check in there and make sure that your Highlander can handle that much weight safely. I'm gonna give you a couple of measurements and you can use these to help figure out what type of hitch-mounted accessories will work best. From the ground to the top inside edge of the receiver tube opening, that's gonna be about 16 inches. And if you plan on towing a trailer chances are pretty good you can use a ball mount that has a straight shank. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the rear bumper, that's going to be about two inches which is really good clearance, so you shouldn't run into any any issues but if need be you can use that to help figure out that if any folding type accessories you might have can be stored in that upright position without hitting the back of your Highlander. When it comes down to it, if I had a Highlander and I was looking for a hitch, this would be the one I'd go with. You know, I just really like the way it looks. It's capable and easy to use and get to, so really can't go wrong. As far as the installation is concerned really not too bad.
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Thanks for this video. I'm either gonna buy an eco hitch or this etrailer hitch; either way, I will buy from you guys specifically because you make all these videos.
Question for you - If you guys trimmed the plastic per the instructions, it seems that you cut more than was necessary. Any thoughts on that ?
It looks like he cut about an inch more than the instructions stated on the side of the panel, but that is what he found necessary in order to get the panel back in place. We should have mentioned that in the video. Trimming according to the directions for starters is what's recommended. You can always trim a bit more away if needed.
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Is the 18 inch tire standard for most models? I’m not sure what I have
We believe the higher trimmed models have the larger spare tires. You'll just need to take a peek under the rear of the vehicle to see what you've got.
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Great video. One question: You removed the little bracket on the passenger side and it seems the cover on that side will be loose unless you put the little bracket back ?
We assume you're speaking of either the metal fascia tab or the tow loop. Both are removed and not reinstalled. Per the instructions, the underbody panel can simply be left off.
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@@etrailer Wow, thank you for the speedy reply. Yes it was the metal fascia tab (on the passenger side). I appreciate your response. Tomorrow I do my install. THANKS.
You're very welcome! Please let us know how the install goes.
Install went very smooth. The hitch fits perfectly and uses the pre-threaded holes. Also your wiring went in inside behind the rear door on driver side with a little trim removal/replace - the connector was there as 'eTrailer' said it would be. Your directions are great. On the passenger side underneath I did put an extra plastic connector in a spot that holds the trim on that side a little better since you cannot reinstall the metal fascia tab. I decided to leave the driver side underbody panel off like you said is an option. What a great hitch and your design lays in there like it was made for it -- lol, it was made for it ! Thanks for a nice strong hitch at a fraction of the dealer cost.
What about the trailer lighting harness hookup?
The harness you'll need will depend on whether or not your Highlander is equipped with the tow package. If you don't have the tow package, use # TK99FR. If you do, use # TK74FR.
www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Toyota/Highlander/2023/TK99FR.html
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will this hitch work with full size spare?
As long as the wheel the spare tire is mounted in isn't larger than 18 inches, all the hitches we list for the 2023 Toyota Highlander including the etrailer # e75ZR will work with a full sized spare tire.
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What a nice video
I hv brand new 2023 hlander hybrid
I want to tow it through ford f50 from front bcz i am going to in myin laws for vacation and tgey live 300miles away i dont wanna put 300miles on my hl hybrid so i will rent f150 to tow it
Is it possible please reply me
I am fan of front tow hook i d see in any highlander
The only safe way to tow a vehicle that distance with all 4 wheels on the ground would be to flat or dolly tow it, but Toyota states in the owner's manual that the 2023 Highlander Hybrid cannot be flat or dolly towed. You'll need to rent a car hauling trailer in order to transport your vehicle without damaging it.
@@etrailer so if my car breaks down then toyota will not tow it and take to nearest dealer to fix it
So toyita highlander can't be towed?
How AAA does I hv seen AAA towing
Hybrid lexus 2 months ago 2022 my friends by big toe truck but after towing they put on too of truck not towed like on 2 tires
In an emergency situation, it can be towed for short distances but no more than that. Towing it for the distance you mentioned would damage the transmission and AWD system.
@@etrailer what about liftingby AAA on their flat bed truck
Does that work
A flatbed or ramp truck would be just fine.
How much weight the hitch!??
The etrailer # e75ZR Class III hitch weighs 52 lbs. It has a 5000 lb towing/500 lb tongue weight capacity.
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Does this fit Lexus RX350h?
2023 RX350h?
The RX350h and Highlander are closely related, however there are enough structural differences at the rear of the vehicle that the hitch fits for both vehicles aren't interchangeable. Unfortunately, none of our suppliers offer a hitch fit for the 2023 Lexus RX350 as of yet.
My wife’s 2023 highlander does not work with the hitch because of the reverse sensor. Car won’t move with the hitch bike on it
From what we see in the owner's manual, the rear sensors can be disabled when you have a hitch mounted accessory. Check out your owner's manual for more info...
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Mine works very well, it’s a 2024,