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• What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
  A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer brakes (requires a brake controller in the vehicle), and a reverse light or auxiliary power circuit. There are other types of connectors as well. I have included a link to our help article that shows and explains the various connector types.
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• Installing a 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  I'm not sure why but I can tell you that the part you're looking at, Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM11143910, is a fit for the Lexus 570 but not your 2005 Toyota Tacoma. To install a 7-way trailer connector on your truck you need to first start by adding a 4-way if you don't already have one. I recommend using the Tekonsha part # 118496. It plugs in either behind the tail lights or along the truck's frame rail on both sides. Once the 4-way is installed, or if you...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Toyota Tacoma
  Both the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch # 13323 and the Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch # 75236 would work well for you. These Class III trailer hitches have a 2 inch receiver, 5,000 pound max towing weight and 500 pound max tongue weight. For installation, both hitches require the bumper brackets to be loosed or removed. I would go with the Curt trailer hitch, as it is more economically friendly than Draw-Tite. The trailer hitch will bolt into existing weld nuts on your truck's frame....
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2015 Toyota Tacoma
  Hey Mark, for your 2014 Toyota Tacoma the hitch I would recommend is the etrailer part # e98850 which has great towing capacities and is mostly hidden. Then for trailer wiring the Tekonsha kit part # 118496 is the easiest to install and most reliable as well.
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• What is the Towing Capacity of 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD and Hitch Recommendation
  I looked up your 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport and everything I found says that you have a 6,400 lb towing capacity. That would be more than enough for your 1984 Stingray that weighs 2,050 lbs. If you were in need of a trailer hitch the Draw Tite hitch part # 75236 is a confirmed fit. It's capacities are lower though at 5,000 lbs total trailer weight. For wiring you would then want the part # 118496. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit #...
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• Wiring Adapter to Install Hopkins Agility Brake Controller on 2015 Toyota Tacoma
  If your Tacoma has the factory installed 7-way trailer connector at the rear bumper, it will be equipped with the brake controller connector under the dash. The connector will be located above and to the left of the emergency brake pedal, above the kick panel, as shown in the provided photo. For the Hopkins Agility brake controller, you'd need their # HM47815 brake controller adapter. If the vehicle is NOT equipped with the factory installed 7-way, it will not have the under dash connector,...
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• Adapter Needed When Towing Trailer that Has 7-way with Vehicle that has 4-way
  A 6 pin flat connector is not a standard connection. Since this is a rental I would assume they meant a 7-way blade connector as that is the standard connector in the RV world. For a 4-way to 7-way adapter you'd just need the part # 37185 and you'd be set. But if you are renting a Jayco and need a 6-way square you'd want the part # 30104.
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• Recommended Parts To Adapt 7-Way Vehicle Connector To 6-Way Trailer Connector.
  Let's start with the vehicle side. If you don't already have trailer connector on your 2008 Toyota Tacoma, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector, # 118496. Once you have the 4-way, you can install either a 6-way or a 7-way. Factory tow packages come with a 7-way, but you can install a 6-way and be set for your camper. The Brake Controller 6 and 4 Way Installation Kit, 10 Gauge, # ETBC6 will give you everything you need to convert your 4-way...
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• Recommended Trailer Brake Controller and Wiring Needed for 2000 Toyota 4Runner
  For your 2000 Toyota 4Runner, I recommend the Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # 39510 with the Brake Control Plug-In Harness # 20127. This is the best controller under the price point you are seeking. Then for your wiring, if you already have a 7-way connector you can use the kit # 5506. If you have a 4-way then you will use the # ETBC7 kit which comes with the 7-way adapter and wiring. If you don't have a 4-way, then you will need that first and...
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• Recommended Toolbox with Aluminum Rolling Tonneau Cover for 2020 GMC Sierra 3500
  There are limited solutions for the tool box and rolling hard cover. I recommend the UWS Truck Bed Chest - Secure Lock Under Tonneau Series - 8.85 cu ft - Bright Aluminum # UWS08297 or the UWS Truck Bed Chest - Secure Lock Under Tonneau Series - 8.85 cu ft - Matte Black Powder Coat # UWS08298. I then recommended the BAK Revolver X4s Hard Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Aluminum and Vinyl - Matte Black # BAK54ZR. If you aren't absolutely needing a hard tonneau, then the Access Toolbox Edition...
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• How to Install a Brake Controller in a 2015 Toyota Tacoma
  If your 2015 Toyota Tacoma has a factory 7-way the correct install harness would be the part # 3040-P. This adapter plugs into the 5-pin connector on your vehicle's built-in brake control wiring harness. The harness is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. See install video I linked. If you do not have a trailer connector at the rear of your vehicle you would need to go a different route. You will need...
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• Is It Normal For 12v Power To Be On The Trailer Side 7-Way Plug When Disconnected
  Hey Phil, It's ok to see 12 volts on one specific pin (pictured below). It means that whoever wired it ran a line to the battery so that the 12v hot pin on your tow vehicle's 7-way can charge the trailer battery a bit while you tow. Power sitting in the wire can drain the battery but it's such a low amount that it would take a long time to really drain the battery. Typically on trailers there's a lot of other appliances (lights, monitors, etc.) that have a small drain which all together...
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• Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2007 Toyota Tacoma
  In order to install a 7-Way trailer connector on your 2007 Toyota Tacoma you would first need to install a 4-Way and then hardwire in a 7-Way using # ETBC7. There isn't a plug-in 7-Way available for your truck. For a 4-Way you are correct, they do plug in-line with the vehicle tail light wiring. You can use # 118496. You would then install the ETBC7 which also includes provision to install a brake controller such as the P2 # 90885. I have included some links that show and explain the ETBC7...
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• Recommendations For Changing Brakes On a Mobile Home Axle
  My recommendation would be to change out your entire axle assembly as the mobile home style axle and brakes you have are not designed with replaceable parts in mind. It may be easier and make more sense to install a axle like the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes # 7461121-EB. If you can provide me with hub face and spring center measurements on your current axle I can help you find a replacement option. If you prefer to use your current axles then the Brake Mounting Flange # 4-44-1...
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• Troubleshooting Issues with 2012 VW Touareg 7 Pin Trailer Connector
  If your trailer or tester utilize LED lights that is likely the issue. The factory 7-way on your 2012 VW Touareg wasn't designed to function with LED's without the adapter # C57003 which has integrated load resistors to allow LED's to not trigger lamp out sensors. This also helps with the emergency flashers. If your trailer and tester are not LED, then you may have an internal issue with your 7-way and you can use either # A10-7072VP or # HM40975 to replace it. Before replacing, I...
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• Determine Between Factory 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connectors
  A 4-way or 7-way trailer connector is labeled as such based on the number of pins it has. The pictures I've attached show the two. You can see the 7-way has 7 pins, 6 of them in a circle pattern and one more in the center. A 4-way has 4 pins straight across. A 4-way connector controls the trailer's lights; one pin for the left side brake lights and turn signals, one pin fo the right side brake lights and turn signals, one pin for the running lights, and finally a ground pin to complete...
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• Brake Controller Recommendation for 2019 Volkswagen Atlas with Factory 7-Way
  Your 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has brake controller wiring but it does not currently have a brake controller installed in it. Rarely do vehicles have factory brake controllers and it's basically only trucks that do. Reason being lighter duty vehicles typically tow trailers without brakes so they aren't needed as often. So you'd need a brake controller like the Brake EVN # TK63VR which works really well and is very reliable and the install harness part # TK22FR which is custom fit for your...
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• Recommended 7-Way Connector for 2014 Toyota Tacoma
  If your 2014 Toyota Tacoma did not come equipped with a factory 7-Way connector, you will need to start by using a 4-Way harness (if you don't already have one). For this I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118496. This custom harness will install by simply plugging into factory ports behind the driver and passenger side tail lights. With the 4-Way installed, you can then use the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7. This kit includes everything needed to convert the 4-Way...
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• Recommended Brake Controller for 2021 Tesla Model Y
  For your 2021 Tesla Model Y I recommend the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180. The echo plugs in line with your existing 7-way at the back of your vehicle. It is controlled through your smartphone via Bluetooth. Since this does not require any wiring, it is ideal for an electric vehicle like your Tesla. This is a proportional brake controller so the trailer brakes will activate in proportion to your vehicle's braking action. It also uses a triple-axis accelerometer...
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• Width of Trailer Hitch Receivers for 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  There are three trailer hitch receivers that are fits for a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, and according to the manufacturers, from outside-to-outside at the widest points the hitches were approximately 38-1/2 inches wide. That would be the part of the hitch that attaches to the outside of the frame rail, but as you can see from the cut out of the installation instructions, there is a flange on the inside which is about 1/2 inch from the sides. I believe this may be what you were referring to by...
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• Does 2020 Toyota Tacoma Need Brake Controller to Activate Travel Trailer Brakes
  Yes you do need a brake controller installed in your 2020 Toyota Tacoma to control the travel trailer's electric brakes as there isn't one installed in your truck from the factory and there's no other device that can actuate the brakes. To do that you'd need a brake controller like our very popular Brake EVN part # TK63VR with the install harness designed for it and your truck part # 3031-P and you'd be set. The I-Command is so popular because of how well it works, how reliable it is,...
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• Location of Brake Controller Factory Port on 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  If your 2009 Toyota Tacoma has the factory 7-Way connector at the rear of your vehicle the factory brake controller port is located underneath and left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. There will be a 5-pin connector that mates with the one on the Tekonsha # 3040-P adapter. I am including a picture that will show the brake controller factory plug location. If your Tacoma does not have the factory 7-Way connector, the vehicle will not have...
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• Recommended Brake Controller For A 2019 Subaru Ascent
  When it comes to installing a trailer brake controller in your 2019 Subaru Ascent The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller - 2 Braking Modes - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional # RED44FR and The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In # 3062-P is a great choice for your vehicle. The Redacrc controller's main unit will be set up in an out-of-the-way spot, and the control knob will be set up on your dash which allows for a fast and easy adjustment...
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• Why the Different Color Systems for 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connections?
  That is a really good question, and unfortunately the manufacturers don't give a direct answer. They just say matching function is what is needed and colors don't always match from any vehicle or trailer manufacturer. I have found color coding makes a whole lot of sense with the traditional color functions being brown for running lights, yellow for left brake/turn, green for right brake/turn, white for ground. This has been the industry standard for trailer lighting on smaller trailers...
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