Replacement Trailer Wiring 7-Way Recommendation for a 2008 Toyota Tundra

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Question:

I broke off the OEM mounted 7-pin receptacle on my 2008 Tundra driving through a corn field. Please advise replacement parts if possible. Original mounting bracket still intact. . Dealer says I need to purchase complete wire harness p/n 82169-0C080

asked by: Bill H

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Expert Reply:

The correct replacement 7-way you would need for your 2008 Toyota Tundra is the Hopkins 7-Way part # HM11143395.

I attached an install video for this product on a very similar 2008 Toyota Tundra as yours as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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 2

Hey Josh, If your 2017 Ford Escape has a tow package then you'll see a 7-pin round connector around the trailer hitch to plug the Hopkins #30955 in. If you don't have this package/connector then you'll need the Tekonsha T-One…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

The correct lift kit to use on your Forest River R-Pod Trailer will depend on the year. If you have a post 2014 then you will need to use the Axle Riser Kit part #LC382741 for square shaped axles or part #LC270682 for diamond shaped axles as Forest…

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Answer 5

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 6

Even though your 2020 Nissan Titan doesn't have the OEM tow package it should still have the factory connector behind the rear bumper to install trailer wiring. I suggest the Factory Style 7-Way and 4-Way Flat Vehicle End Trailer Connector,…

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Answer 7

Thanks for the pictures! The best hitch for your 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 is the etrailer item #e82TR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Mercedes with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 8

It sounds like your 2008 Toyota Tundra has a factory 4-Way trailer connector. A 4-way only has the basic light functions for a trailer. If the trailer also only has a 4-Way then it also has no wiring to the electric brakes. On the Tundra, to install…

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Answer 9

The brake controller I recommend for your 2013 Toyota Tundra is the Prodigy P3, part #90195. It's our top selling brake controller because of how easy it is to use and how reliable it is. Since you have a factory 4-way trailer connector on your…

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Answer 10

The P3 brake controller, #90195, will go into a sort of sleep mode after it detects no movement for 15 minutes. While it is on it does not draw very much power. What you can do to make sure it goes to sleep is exit the truck after turning it off,…

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Answer 11

We actually sell a duplex cable that would be perfect for this application. Take a look at Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire, #10-2-1. This is a jacketed wire with 2 wires inside, both are 10 gauge wires. It is sold in 1 foot increments so if you…

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Answer 12

Provided there is a trailer connected and the brake controller was set to the proper output then you should see voltage on the blue wire when you apply the brakes or the manual override. Without a trailer connected, the controller will not send power…

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