Recommended Items Needed For 2013 Toyota Sienna Towing A 3000-Lb Camper With Brakes

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I just purchased a 2013 Toyota Sienna XLT. Im planning next to buy a small pop up camper which I expect to weigh about 3,000 lbs. What would be the recommended part numbers for everything I would need to install a tow package, wiring including electric brakes.?

asked by: Scott M

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The first thing you will need is a trailer hitch on your Sienna. I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 36513. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening.

Since you are towing I recommend a ball mount kit like part # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring I recommend part # 118498. This plugs into the Sienna connection points behind the tail lights. You then run a hot lead wire to the positive battery post with the included inline fuse.

The brake controller I recommend is the P2, part # 90885. This is our most popular brake controller because it is easy to install and operate. To complete the brake controller installation you will need part # ETBC7. This plugs into the 4-way at the back of the vehicle and with additional wiring shown in the attached drawing will give you a 7-way trailer connector at the back of your Sienna.

When working with electrical connectors I recommend using dielectric grease like part # 11755. This keeps dirt and moisture out of the electrical connections and helps prevent corrosion.

Per the owner's manual, any trailer that weighs over 2000-lbs requires a sway control system. I recommend the Reese Sway Control Kit, part # 83660. To install this kit you will also need a sway-control bracket like part # RP26003.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

The smaller Class II hitches like #36513 will give you a little more clearance vs. Class III hitches. The Class II will have lower tongue weight and gross trailer weight capacities. A bike rack with a rise in the shank will provide more ground…

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We have installed some of our trailer hitches on 2013 Toyota Siennas, and we check the clearance measurements when we do installations so that customers can find a suitable hitch for their need. unfortunately, The height of the Sienna does have a…

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You can trim the appearance panel underneath your 2013 Toyota Sienna and reinstall it when using Draw-Tite trailer hitch #75237. If you choose not to you can just leave it off. I have linked the instructions that mention where to trim. You would not…

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It's not by much but it looks like the Draw Tite Hitch part #36513 tucks a little bit closer to the rear bumper than the Curt part #C12065. The difference is right around an inch. Another advantage the Draw Tite has is that it doesn't require…

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At most, the 2011 Toyota Sienna can tow 3,500 pounds and to reach that it must have the V6 motor and the factory towing package. If it has the V6 but not the towing package it is limited to 1,500 pounds. And if it has the 4 cylinder motor it can tow…

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This is a great question and I can definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed trying to work through all the available hitch options for your vehicle. Just to cut right to it I specifically recommend the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch #C13343 for…

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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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The weight distribution system I recommend to tow your Rockwood 2716G popup camper is Pro Series Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control, part #PS49901. It is rated for 400 pounds tongue weight. Please note that when you calculate tongue…

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I've got good news for you. Curt offers a few Trunnion Bar Short Arm weight distribution systems that are purposely designed for V-Nose trailers with limited access to the trailer tongue. If you were needing a system rated for a maximum 6000 lb…

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As long as your vehicle is rated for use with a weight distribution system, we have just what you would need. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready…

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The only real difference in style and clearance between the Curt #C22UR and Draw-Tite #DT55MR hitches for your 2022 Toyota Sienna is that the Curt crosstube bends in a little at the ends to better fit the contour of your Sienna. This means that if…

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Answer 12

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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