Recommended Brake Controller And Wiring For 2000 Toyota Tundra With No Tow Package

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I want to to an airstream with a 2000 4.7L Tundra I am getting a killer deal on. Unfortunately, no tow package on the Tundra-so no wiring either. What items would I need to attach to the 7-pin trailer socket, as well as add a brake controller? Also what brake controller. I want a good one. Thanks in advance. I have a feeling this will be a project :-

asked by: Peter K

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Since you have no trailer wiring on your 2000 Tundra, you will want to first install a 4-way like part # 118367. You can plug this into the wiring that is on the driver side frame rail near the back of the Tundra. I have attached a photo that shows where you can find this plug.

You will then find the connector located between the battery and the fender under the hood. I have attached a photo of this as well you can check out.

The brake controller I recommend is the Tekonsha Prodigy P3, part # 90195. This is a proportional controller that applies the brakes on the trailer in direct proportion to the braking action of the towing vehicle. This is one of our most popular because it is easy to install and operate. Since there is no pug-in port available on your Tundra the brake controller will need to be hardwired.

Since you will be using a brake controller you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller, part # ETBC7 along with some additional wiring # 10-2-1. This will attach to your 4-way connector and after completing the wiring give you a 7-way trailer connector at the rear of your Tundra.

I have also attached a wiring diagram you can check out that shows how the wiring is run when installing a brake controller.

You can check out the helpful articles I have attached that explain brake controller installation and testing.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

The wire should be there on your 2000 Toyota Tundra, you will need to slide the battery over and look between the fender and the battery tray. I attached a picture of where it will be located to the right. It may have slipped down further than what…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my contact at Curt regarding the correct wiring harness for your 2001 Toyota Tundra. He states that it is very likely that while your truck is labeled as a 2001 model, it was actually built in late 2000 with the 2000 model factory plug…

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Answer 3

It looks like the connector you need is actually already plugged into something which I have pointed out in the picture you sent. The empty plugs on the right side do not seem to match the connector on the Curt wiring harness #C55367 for the 2000…

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Answer 4

To install your Tekonsha Prodigy on your 2000 Toyota Tundra, you will need the Brake Controller Install Kit, part #ETBC7. The kit includes all necessary parts and hardware for installing a controller on your vehicle. We have some online resources you…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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