Hitch for HL SE AWD

kkovak said:

Another HL question. I would like to get a hitch installed on my new 2010 HL SE AWD in anticipation of pulling a small boat around.

Where would folks suggest to get this done, at the dealer? Or can it be done substabtially cheaper elsewhere?

Thanks
Ken

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You might want to look at the Modifications & Maintenance sticky, then navigate to the hitch section and look over the information there to see if doing it yourself is an option. The Valley Hitch install video gives a good idea about what's involved. Installing the hitch DIY will be far cheaper than a dealer would do it.

An aftermarket one like Valley brand is nice, but the factory ones look so much cleaner.

Here's the Factory one:
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If you are somewhat handy, you could probably manage the install yourself. If your vehicle already has the tow prep package, the wiring part should be pretty straight forward.

EDIT: You can probably find that item cheaper with a quick google search. I only listed that one as a reference.
Like here
They're all over the place.

I installed a Valley hitch on my 2010 Highlander this week. It was about $200 including wiring harness from etrailer.com. Free shipping. Two of the bolt holes were slightly misaligned. That required me to do a little filing. All's well that ends well.

New post on an old thread - this EcoHitch seems to be a compromise between the very expensive OEM (clearly the best looking and also least botrusive) and the cheaper low-slung options. It also fall between the two options cost-wise at about $300. My current uses are bike racks and a rear support for canoe (or ladders), but might do some light pop-up or small utility trailer towing. Nothing big. Does anyone have any experience with this option? The receiver is admittedly rather short.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hi...008/306-X7137.html#exp-productdetails=.photos

CURT hitch see their website Curt manufacturing. For bike rack and such no wiring is needed. Only a trailer towing requires it done.

My class 3 Curt hitch was less than $150 from Amazon