People have said the aftermarket Curt hitch is fine with the sensor. There is supposed to be the Toyota one that works also, but you have to kick towards the driver side (iirc). It's more expensive and includes a replacement lower valence panel

Roof Rack: not too many choices other than Genuine Toyota or Chinese knockoffs

 

Thank you for the reply. I was just looking at the Curt and it looks pretty good for the price. I have been looking at the chinese knockoffs roof rack, but not sure how they compare to the OEM.

 

As for the roof rack, nothing beats OEM at the moment. Looks substantial, good and well integrated. I wouldn't entertain anything else. Have a look.

 

Looks good. Like it belong with the car. Thanks for the visual.

 

I'd spring for the OEM cross bars if you need them right away. Otherwise, you could wait to see if Thule or Yakima comes out with something in the next few years, but who knows if they even will.

 

Thanks. I do like the OEM look and quality.

 

Yakima is very close to having there's out (I have been emailing them back and forth). I want wider bars which is why I did not opt for the OEM option. Yakima does have a band aid option until there bolt in option is out but I will not get into it as it is complicated ahahah.

 

Good to know. Thanks.

 

I prefer Thule or Yakima racks if given the option. OEM crossbars tend to be weaker. However... the Thule/Yakima stuff can sometimes be quite pricey... even more so than OEM.

 

I don't plan to carry anything heavy other than a bike.

 

Edit: Response from Yakima. Skyline System is for Highlanders with the flush mounted tracks/side rails.

"They are shooting for a release of the Skyline fit by the end of February. This date is always subject to change, but that's what we are looking at at the moment.

Once they release that, this will be the setup that will work with your vehicle:"

 

This has been pushed to "late Spring or Early Summer" according to the Yakima customer service individual I spoke with last week. I have a roof top cargo pod and will be using the Yakima rack system.
The only component we are waiting on is the Landing Pad (#28), specific to the 2020+ Highlanders. All the rest of the components are available today.
The big advantage with the Yakima rack will be the ability to remove it. All that will remain will be the landing pads and those have a cover that clips on.

 

The OEM crossbars are quite robust and nicely integrated. I honestly can't see any advantage of going with aftermarket ones given that even with roof rails, installation is fixed point and will never look as good as OEM imo.

 

Wider cross bars is the primary reason for me. Fit more stuff.

 

You may be interested in this:

2020 Highlander Limited, OEM factory hitch, Painted...

I never considered going aftermarket simply because I like the look of the Toyota OEM hitch better. Like others mentioned, the parts needed are technically intended for the XLE trim and lower end models but they work fine on my Limited and I assume will work on a Platinum too. Bumpers and...

www.toyotanation.com

 

Thank you. I will take a read at it.

 

I asked if I could test the product out but I am not local to them. If anyone is close to Portland, Oregon I might be able to get you in touch with someone to test out their new Yakima product.

 

MOBGMA
I asked the same question (about being a beta tester for the Landing Pad #28) when I got the update of "late Spring, early Summer", but was told that they had already completed that phase in their development...and I live less than 10 miles from their Corporate HQ in Portland (technically they are in Lake Oswego, OR).

If you have some pull, by all means put me in contact with your source. I can report back to this forum, provided they don't have me sign a NDA.

 

MOBGMA
I asked the same question (about being a beta tester for the Landing Pad #28) when I got the update of "late Spring, early Summer", but was told that they had already completed that phase in their development...and I live less than 10 miles from their Corporate HQ in Portland (technically they are in Lake Oswego, OR).

If you have some pull, by all means put me in contact with your source. I can report back to this forum, provided they don't have me sign a NDA.

PM me.

 

Anyone have the Uhaul hitch mounted? Will it interfere with the parking and kick sensors on the 2021 Limited?

 

Uhaul sources their hitches from other companies. Find out what brand Uhaul will install, and then search the forum for feedback... if it's Curt, it works.

 

Typically, the Curt hitches don't require cutting of the bumper (hence, why they tend to sit lower to the ground than OEM hitches). You'll have to ask about this specific model when you give them a call, though.

 

Yea they do use the Curt CMF 13460 which has round tubes.