Recommended Brake Controller for 2022 Toyota Tacoma

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My 2022 Toyota Tacoma has the factory 7 pin connector on the back bumper, but no brake controller. I'd like to tow a small camper that's equipped with electric brakes, so I'll need to install a brake controller, but I'm not sure which one I need and how difficult the installation is.

asked by: Paul S

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I really like a remote-mounted controller like the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty, part # RED24FR and the # RED99FR wiring harness. The brake controller itself mounts under the dash, out of sight. The controller would be operated via the control knob which could be installed using an un-used switch knockout in the dash or center console. A mounting bezel like part # 331-TPSI-002 would make for a factory-looking installation.

The Tekonsha # TK90160 Primus you'd looked at would also work just fine for you, along with the # 3031-P wiring harness, but the controller would mount to the underside or on the downward slope of the dash, which the driver could hit their knees on it.

I've linked to a demonstration video showing a typical installation.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Great news! I can help you find the brake controller harness on your truck. Since you have a factory tow package on your 2016 Toyota Tacoma you will have a plug for a brake controller in your dash. According to the instructions on the #3031-P harness…

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Answer 2

Your photo shows the OBD-II connection. This port is used for vehicle error codes and diagnostics. If your 2018 Toyota Tacoma has a factory 7-way trailer connector, then the Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In…

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Although the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 and Primus IQ #TK90160 electric brake controllers are very similar they do have some key differences as well. For one the P3 is designed to work with electric and electric over hydraulic brake systems. The…

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Answer 4

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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Answer 5

Since you said the Primus brake controller part #TK90160 was possibly bumped you should check the mounting of the controller as it has to face squarely to the rear of the tow vehicle and has to be at the correct angle to operate properly as well. I…

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You are going to want either our Bearing Kit #BK2-100 or the Timken Kit #TMK52VR. Both of these kits will give you the inner/outer bearings and races along with a grease seal and cotter pin/D-washer for one hub. You always want to replace the race…

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Answer 7

If you had a vehicle that needed a diode installed when installing a brake controller you'd need to install the diode like part #RM-690 on the red wire of the brake controller. This prevents the brake controller from back feeding onto the vehicle…

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Answer 8

On some models of the 2021 Ford F-150 the brake controller install port is present but there just isn't any power ran to it for some reason. The solution for that is to use the part #BRK-ELECKIT which gives you the parts needed to activate this…

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Answer 9

An electric trailer brake controller is a device that installs in the cab of your tow vehicle and activates your trailer's electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes when you hit the brakes in your tow vehicle. It's not a binary activation.…

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Answer 10

Hey Terek, that doesn't sound fun at all. What brake controller do you have? I see you were looking at the discontinued Hayes Syncronizer 81725. If that is what you have, then there is only one adjuster wheel on this model, whereas some other…

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I'd be happy to assist you with that. First, you'll want to choose a brake controller. You could go with a traditionally mounted brake controller like the Tekonsha Primus, part #TK90160. This controller would work perfectly for you, as long…

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Answer 12

Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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