Brake Controller Recommendation for 2025 Volvo XC60 with Tow Package

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I have a Volvo 2025 xc60 with tow hitch, 7-pin connector. What do I need to buy to install Trailer Brakes? I saw on your websites some options but says xc60 without tow package. I am kinda lost on what to buy

asked by: Don

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Hey Don, to control trailer brakes with your 2025 Volvo XC60 that has the tow package you would need to have a brake controller installed. For a vehicle like yours that doesn't have a brake controller install connector under the dash I'd go with a wireless brake controller like the Tekonsha RF controller part # TK94FR which just needs to plug into an active 7-way like you have. What are you towing?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

9/29/2025

Hey Don, did you decide to go with the wireless brake controller for your Volvo XC60? I'd love to hear how it worked out for you, as it could give others confidence when setting up their trailer brakes.

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Don

9/29/2025

@JamesonC Bluetooth was recommended to me. I does work only for 4 pins connections.

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Jameson C.

9/29/2025

@Don Did you get the Curt Echo?

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Answer 1

Hello Tim, thanks for reaching out. You are right that the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch #RM-061-125 will not work since your hitch does not have a collar. There would be nothing for the u-bolt to grab on to. This will unfortunately be the case for all of…

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Answer 2

Hey Brandon, I would strongly recommend sticking with the Tekonsha RF brake controller part #TK94FR. We know this works really well and it sounds like it worked well for you too. The Curt Echo is not reliable enough for me to really ever recommend it…

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Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Hey David, so the frequency of the Tekonsha RF brake controller part #TK94FR is 3.2 GHz which is basically a radio frequency. We've found this has great range and would work well on an RV setup like what you have as well.

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Answer 7

Hey Billy, you've done your research well and you are correct. Since your 2015 Toyota Highlander already has a 4-way installed, the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller item #ETBC7 is all you'll need to add a 7-way…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Brake Controller Recommendation for 2025 Volvo XC60 with Tow Package

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