Trailer Hitch, Wiring and Brake Controller for 2013 Audi Q7 TDI Without Tow Package
Updated 06/13/2018 | Published 06/11/2018
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I am going to purchase a 2013 Audi Q7 TDI. It does not have a towing pacakage. What do you recommend for hitch, wiring harness and electric brake controller.
asked by: Richard H
Expert Reply:
For the 2013 Audi Q7 I recommend the Draw-Tite 2-inch hitch # 75950 which offers no-drill installation. For ball mount and hitch ball flexibility you can use the multi-part kit # 989900 that includes two sizes of hitch ball (1-7/8-inch and 2-inch) and two ball mounts, along with pins and clips.
For wiring and a brake controller you'll need to start with a 4-pole harness # 119250KIT and then convert that to the 7-way format using brake controller installation kit # ETBC7L. Then for a brake controller I recommend the Curt Echo # C51180 which is shown in the linked video.
I also linked a helpful hitch installation article and one concerning safe towing practices.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class IV
- 750 lbs TW
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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