What does 2015 Toyota Highlander tow package include?
Base trim versions of the full-size SUV can tow up to 1,500 pounds. Moving up to the LE Plus grade does two things. The upper trims of the Highlander have the towing prep package that features an upgraded radiator and engine cooler with a special fan coupling and 150-amp alternator.
How can I tell if my 2015 Toyota Highlander has a towing package?
How to Determine if 2015 Toyota Highlander Is Equipped with Factory Tow Package Wiring The quickest way would be to call the service department at your Toyota dealer. If you provide your VIN, they should be able to look up your vehicle and determine if it’s equipped with the tow wiring package.
Which Highlander has a tow package?
XLE is the Highlander’s highest trim level. Its V6 engine, along with the optional towing package, allows it to haul up to 5,000 pounds*. For comparison, the lowest trim level, LE, runs on a four-cylinder engine and has enough power to tow up to 1,500 pounds.
Is the tow package on the new Toyota Highlander?
From my understanding all of the V6 models of the 2019 Toyota Highlander have the tow package but it isn’t specified as to what else might have the tow package (or if it’s even available elsewhere).
How much can the 2015 Toyota Highlander haul?
The upper trims of the Highlander have the towing prep package that features an upgraded radiator and engine cooler with a special fan coupling and 150-amp alternator. For more information about how much can the 2015 Toyota Highlander haul, contact a Toyota of Naperville sales professional today.
How big is a Toyota Highlander travel trailer?
The owner explained he purchased a new 2015 Toyota Highlander XLE front-wheel-drive vehicle, based on Toyota literature stating the vehicle had a 5,000 pound tow capacity. His plan was to tow a new Flagstaff 21DS Micro-Lite travel trailer that he special ordered. The trailer had a dry weight of 4,053 pounds and a hitch weight of 468 pounds.
Do you need a Class III hitch for a Highlander XLE?
For say 5000-lbs, need the Class-III or higher hitch and 4-pin wiring kit to attach to the existing module inside the truck/under the cover & tool tray… Also, be sure to read your Owner’s Manual section on Trailer Towing and info similar to the info below for your specific HL.