Recommended Brake Controller Wiring And Weight Distribution System For 1996 Toyota 4Runner

Updated 05/26/2017 | Published 05/25/2017

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Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional

(154)

$86.63

Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long

(725)

$16.33

Wiring Kit for 2, 4, 6, and 8 Brake Electric Trailer Brake Controllers

(159)

$57.14

2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 8,000 lbs

(215)

$28.63

Question:

ETrailer, I am adding electric brake control to my 1996 4Runner. I already have the 7-pin connector, is this all I need to pull a 2700# camper truck weighs about 4200#? 1 item 5535 Draw-Tite I-Command Trailer Brake Controller 2 9506P In-Line Circuit Breaker - 20 Amp 3 10 Gauge Primary Wire A/R

asked by: Jake O

Expert Reply:

Your 1996 Toyota 4Runner has a towing capacity of 3500 lbs, so that 2700 lb camper is more than half of your vehicle weight so you may want to consider a weight distribution system as well as the brake controller.

For your brake controller, the Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN # TK63VR you referenced will need to be hardwired. I recommend using the Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long # 20127 to keep your brake controller connection intact.

For your other wiring to your current 7-way, I recommend using the wiring kit for brake controllers # 5506. This will give you the wire for your 12V connection and your brake controller as well as the circuit breakers and other connectors. I've attached a video of this install for you.

For a weight distribution system, I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW # FA92-00-0600 along with the 2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 8,000 lbs # EQ91-00-6080. This system will give you the extra stability and sway control that will be helpful for a trailer over 50% of the tow vehicle weight. I've attached an article to help further.