Parts Needed to Install 7-Way Wiring Harness on 2015 Toyota RAV4
Updated 07/22/2020 | Published 07/18/2016
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Question:
I need to add a Class 3 hitch to our 2015 RAV4. I am looking at the etrailer model. What do I need to purchase as far as the wiring is concerned to complete the job? We will be pulling a pop-up camper that has a 7 prong plug the pop-up has a battery system on it. Thanks!
asked by: GARY B
Expert Reply:
The etrailer hitch part # e98864 that you are interested in for your 2015 Toyota RAV4 is a great choice for a trailer hitch. I attached an install video for it as well.
For wiring you would need the part # 118578 to give you a 4-way and then would need the part # 37185 to convert it to a 7-way. From there you would need to run a 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 up to the positive post of the battery through a circuit breaker like part # 9510.
Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
Matt C.
7/17/2020
I am going to use this article and do the same for my 2015 RAV4. The question I have is with this solution, am I running two 10ga wires to the battery? I am going with the Curt Echo for a brake controller. THANKS!