# Toyota Highlander

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander/37377>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [September 30, 2009, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander/37377 "2009-09-30T18:54:39Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![larryr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8dc957/32.png) [@larryr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larryr)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2009, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander/37377/1 "2009-09-30T18:54:39Z")

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I have a power wheel chair and lift with a total weigh of 500 lbs. The lift uses the traler hitch for transporting. Would a 2009 Toyota Highlander be suitable for lift and chair. I have been useing a 1999 Isuzu Rodio for a few years need new car.

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**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2009, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-highlander/37377/2 "2009-09-30T19:04:08Z")

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I don’t think the standard class III hitch that the Highlander is equipped with can handle the 500 lbs. You’d need to have a sturdier hitch installed which is an expense but not a big problem. Otherwise you have to see how easy it is for you to get into and out the Highlander. It should be a strong as the Rodeo.