Tow Vehicle Advice Needed for Novice
Hi, I'm looking at used Highlanders to tow my 17 ft Casita, both gas and a hybrid. But the two I'm looking at do not have a hitch. Is there anything special to know about getting the hitch and plug in...
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There is a quite a bit of good info starting on page 187 in the Highlander owner's manual.
Typically many small SUVs specify a maximum frontal area of the trailer since wind drag is a bigger consumer of power than trailer weight. Frontal area restrictions limit you to utility trailers and pop-ups, but there is mention of any such limitation for the Highlander. There is good/important info on checking the weight and balance of the trailer as well as connecting a trailer hitch and lighting.
This same question was also asked a few years back in the towing forum.
Typically many small SUVs specify a maximum frontal area of the trailer since wind drag is a bigger consumer of power than trailer weight. Frontal area restrictions limit you to utility trailers and pop-ups, but there is mention of any such limitation for the Highlander. There is good/important info on checking the weight and balance of the trailer as well as connecting a trailer hitch and lighting.
This same question was also asked a few years back in the towing forum.
