Installing a Brake Controller in 2009 Toyota Tundra for 30 Foot Camping Trailer with Brakes
Updated 01/14/2019 | Published 01/12/2019 >
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
Hello, I just purchased a 30’ camping trailer that I plan to pull with a 2009 Toyota Tundra. Can you tell me what brake controller and any other accessory that would be require to install? Can you also tell me the level of difficulty to install? Thanks!
asked by: Justin W
Expert Reply:
For your 2009 Toyota Tundra, if you have the factory 7-way trailer connector, then you will simply use a brake controller like the Prodigy P3 # 90195 you asked from with the custom wiring harness # 3040-P. This is an extremely easy install using the factory harness to simply plug the controller into. The harness is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. This installation is extremely easy.
If you have the factory 4-way or an aftermarket 4-way trailer connector, then you will need the brake controller, but will hardwire the controller and upgrade your trailer connection. To do this you will use kit # ETBC7. I've attached a video to assist. This process is a little more difficult, but can still be done by anyone with mechanical abilities in a few hours.
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media






Continue Researching
- Shop: Curt Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV - 10 Gauge
- Shop: Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Q&A: Installing a Brake Controller on 2005 Toyota Tundra
- Shop: Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System
- Search Results: 7 round ~ round trailer wiring
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Shop: Camper Tie-Downs
- Shop: Truck Bed Sliding Tray
- Shop: Replacement Mirrors
- Video: All About the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System-TTORTUN4
- Video: Set up: Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System on a 2007 Toyota Tacoma
- Shop: Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Video: In-Depth Review of the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller
- Video: Let’s Check Out the Curt Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller
- Video: The Low-Down on the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Video: Feature Breakdown: Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Video: How to Choose a Trailer Brake Controller
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Search Results: trailer wiring
- Shop: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Universal Wiring Harness - Dash Knob - Proportional
- Q&A: Instructions to Wire a Trailer for Electric Brakes
- Search Results: trailer tires and wheels
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop