Parts Needed To Tow a Trailer with Electric Brakes with a 2018 Toyota Sienna
Question:
Hello, I drive a 2018 Toyota Sienna LE. Im looking into purchasing a popup camper. The camper trailer is equipped with electric brakes and weighs approximately 1,800LBS dry. I was wondering what I need to completely install the hitch, wiring harness, and brake controller if needed. A side question, is there a wiring harness that includes the brake controller? Thank you for your help,
asked by: Ronny
Expert Reply:
I have everything you need to get setup and towing a trailer with brakes using a 2018 Toyota Sienna. The first thing you'll want to start with is a trailer hitch, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98853 is what I recommend. Then for the trailer wiring harness, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118648 which is plug-n-play. Once you have the 4-way you can then adapt this to a 7-way using the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation part # ETBC7L which pairs perfectly with the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180. The Curt Echo is what I strongly recommend using since it's the only option which would not require splicing into the vehicle.
Unfortunately, the brake controller and wiring harness much be purchased separate.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
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- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
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7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- etrailer
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