Parts Needed for 2016 VW Tiguan to Add Hayes Brake Controller
Question:
Hello, I al looking for a simple brake controller to tow an 1800 lb single axle travel trailer, I own a 2016 VW Tiguan without factory tow package but for which I have installed an eTrailer Class 3 2 inch hitch and electrical wiring harness with a flat blade 4-pin connector. The trailer rental company requires the vehicle must have a 7-pin connector at the vehicle side and a brake controller. I have looked through a number of your products. Please tell me is the HAYES ENGAGE #HA81760 controller is recommended. It is simple and has great reviews. If so, what harness do I need to connect the brake controller to the auto wiring and the existing eTrailer wiring harness? Thank you
asked by: HANS G
Expert Reply:
Since you already have the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98906 and T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118675 for your 2016 VW Tiguan, the only other thing you will need to add a brake controller is the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7.
That will give you the wiring and 7-way you need to add the Hayes Engage Trailer Brake Controller # HA81760.
If you are just looking for a simple brake controller for occasional use, the Engage is a fine option for your Tiguan. To connect it you will just need the correct wiring harness, which is the Universal Wiring Adapter for Hayes Trailer Brake Controllers # HA81789-HBC.
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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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Universal Wiring Adapter for Hayes Trailer Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Universal
- Hayes
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Hayes Engage Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Time Delayed
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Time Delayed Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 3 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Hayes
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