05 Highlander Hitch Install - NO TOW PREP package preinstalled...

barrypii · #1 (**permalink**) 06-07-2006, 03:05 PM

Any issues? Plan on towing my two jetskis, 5 people and trailer...

What should I add to it beside the hitch? Tranny Cooler?

Bought the plug in connector from the hitch place... hopefully going to go pick it up in an hour or two.

New to Me 05 Highlander V6 (Base... Former Hertz Rental)

asianflava · #2 (**permalink**) 06-14-2006, 05:14 PM

Bought a bolt on hitch works fine but the hitch I got is close to the bumper so putting the chains on is a pain. Also got the wiring module which was also easy to install. I don't remember where I got the hitch and wiring module but I got them from the internet. I checked under the hood and ours has a pretty big trans cooler. So I don't know if it is necessary to add another one.

I just had my trailer weighed and it is 1220lbs without gear. Probably add another couple hundred pounds with gear, food, and ice. Oh, ours is a 4-cyl

listo20 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-26-2007, 12:18 PM

How did you install the wiring module...and what did it look like?

asianflava · #4 (**permalink**) 06-26-2007, 03:02 PM

I actually installed 2 wiring modules. The first one taps into the tail light plugs and ends in a flat 4 wire plug for the trailer. It developed a problem so I got another one that utilizes the factory wiring.

Do a search for one of my posts. I did a step by step on how to instal with the factory wiring.