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#74 of 84 Re: Advice on installing Toyota's factory hitch? [montalvo] by stevegold Nov 21, 2008 (2:39 pm)
Replying to: montalvo (Nov 21, 2008 12:03 pm) I installed a 1/1/4" CoastalTech hitch on my 2004 Prius myself with no problems whatsoever. I ordered a 1 1/2" receiver hitch for my 2007 Highlander Hybrid (1/ 1/4" is not available) and found it much more difficult to install mainly because it weighs so much more. I ended up resting it on an increasing pile of bricks until it was close enough for me to get the bolts in. I didn't bother with an electrical harness since I only use it for a bike rack. Good luck. Replies to this message: montalvo (Nov 26, 2008 4:15 pm) stevegold (Nov 26, 2008 4:24 pm) pf_flyer (Nov 26, 2008 4:37 pm)
#75 of 84 Re: Advice on installing Toyota's factory hitch? [stevegold] by montalvo Nov 26, 2008 (4:15 pm)
Replying to: stevegold (Nov 21, 2008 2:39 pm) Thanks for the info, Steve. I suspect that installing the hitch on my 2008 HL will be every bit as difficult as what you encountered on your 2007. I'm picking the hitch up next week so I'll start scouting around for some bricks! Like you, I'm not installing the electrical harness as I only carry my bike rack.   Bob Replies to this message: stevegold (Nov 26, 2008 4:24 pm) pf_flyer (Nov 26, 2008 4:37 pm)
#76 of 84 Re: Advice on installing Toyota's factory hitch? [montalvo] by stevegold Nov 26, 2008 (4:24 pm)
Replying to: montalvo (Nov 26, 2008 4:15 pm) Hope you're in a warmer climate than Colorado. The hitch installation is a warm weather job. Let me know how it goes. Good luck. Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Nov 26, 2008 4:37 pm)
#77 of 84 For what it's worth... by wvgasguy Nov 26, 2008 (4:30 pm)
... I have the factory installed hitch on my 09 HH and it looks great.
#78 of 84 Re: Advice on installing Toyota's factory hitch? [stevegold] by pf_flyer HOST Nov 26, 2008 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: stevegold (Nov 26, 2008 4:24 pm) The hitch installation is a warm weather job.   But there's nothing like the smell of freshly busted knuckles in the morning
#79 of 84 van4464 by van4464 Feb 08, 2009 (9:42 am)
i'm new here but was wondering if any one could possibly help me with a towing question-i have an 06 highlander hybrid & was wondering if anyone has any experience with towing a boat-actually-how does the hh do pulling the boat back out of the water at the launch ramp-my boat & trailer fully loaded weighs approx 810lbs-should i expect any difficulties? any advice would be greatly aprreciated!!cheers! Replies to this message: roxxgang (Feb 10, 2009 7:15 am) tada2 (Sep 16, 2009 7:38 am) roxxgang (Sep 16, 2009 1:27 pm)
#80 of 84 Re: van4464 [van4464] by roxxgang Feb 10, 2009 (7:15 am)
Replying to: van4464 (Feb 08, 2009 9:42 am) I towed my travel trailer 3200 lbs from Mi.to Ariz.Grade was really steep on the way back through Missouri.My 2006 hybrid hy had no trouble with power to pass other vehicles.Should not be any problem with your boat. Replies to this message: tada2 (Sep 16, 2009 7:38 am) roxxgang (Sep 16, 2009 1:27 pm)
#81 of 84 bike rack hitch by dzed Jun 03, 2009 (10:20 am)
Gentle folk; My family has a 2007 Hylander hybrid and I need to install a trailer hitch to support a bike rack. I've seen between $400 and $140 hitches. Can anyone recommend a make, model number and source?   Many thanks, David Replies to this message: roxxgang (Jun 04, 2009 4:41 pm)
#82 of 84 Re: bike rack hitch [dzed] by roxxgang Jun 04, 2009 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: dzed (Jun 03, 2009 10:20 am) Have the dealer install the one they have for the hylander.I think it was fairly inexpensive and you don't have to get your hands dirty.Call them for the make and model # of the hitch.          Chuck
#83 of 84 Re: van4464 [roxxgang] by tada2 Sep 16, 2009 (7:38 am)
Replying to: roxxgang (Feb 10, 2009 7:15 am) I am curious. We have an 07 Hybrid Highlander and just installed hitch. Do you have a electric brake controller hooked up? When we did, we found that the ABS and Stability dash lights come on. The electric brake was working great but the hybrid braking system isn't working thus not recharging the battery (even when the RV isn't hooked up). Remedy? So this so that the hybrid braking system could continue to wor?. MN does not require e-brakes...and Toyota actually said it wasn't nec. when towing a 2000 pound TDA RV. We are going to unhook the E-Brake until we find out for sure and hope that by doing it, we are able to restore the brake system.   If anyone out there has suggestion/experience please pass it on! To use or not to use the electronic braking system. Replies to this message: roxxgang (Sep 16, 2009 1:27 pm)

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