Trailer Hitch and Brake Controller Recommendation for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg

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Hi there, I am considering purchasing a 2004 Touareg V6, and would need to install a tow hitch. My question is, do you have wiring that could also control the electric brakes on a camper as well as the lights? Thanks!

asked by: Shannon

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If your 2004 Volkswagen Touareg came with a factory 7-way trailer connector, then the additional brake control harness that you will need must be obtained from a Volkswagen dealer. Unfortunately aftermarket brake controller manufacturers do not offer this harness. The harness will plug into a mating connector underneath the drivers side dash and splice to the wires coming from the brake controller.

If your vehicle does not come with any trailer wiring you would need to first need to start with a 4-way. For that you would need the part # 118509.

From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup.

For a hitch you would want the Curt hitch part # 13220 which is a confirmed fit for your 2004 model. I also attached an install video for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Finding the stoplight circuit in a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is unlike other vehicles out there. You actually have to get a VW harness #1J0-972-782 and 2 wire/terminal assemblies #000-979-228 so that you can create the stoplight circuit source. If…

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Answer 2

Good question, and what you'll need to do with your 2008 VW Touareg is add a 7-way (which includes the reverse wire) to connect to your trailer's 7-way. So you'll add the 4-way and then plug that into the 7-way, which means…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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Answer 6

If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Answer 7

The first thing you will need for your 1999 D250 is a 4-way. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C55317 plugs into the connection points behind your rear bumper and will allow you to power your trailer's signal lights. Once the 4-way…

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Answer 8

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 9

For your 2024 Hyunda Santa Cruz we have the Curt 7-way kit part #C68JR that is a confirmed fit. This installs by plugging into a factory wiring connector on your vehicle which means a really easy install that doesn't require any splicing.

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Answer 10

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need…

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