Recommended Hitch and Wiring for a 2009 Toyota Tacoma Truck
Question:
2009 Toyota Tacoma base model has no wiring harness or hitch. Is the 118384 the only wiring I need, along with the hitch?
asked by: Joseph P
Expert Reply:
For the 2009 Toyota Tacoma, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 13323. This hitch is designed to custom-fit both the standard Tacoma model and the X-Runner. This hitch is a Class III rated hitch and will have a 2x2 inch receiver hitch opening.
Since your Tacoma was not wired with a towing package, then the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, # C55513, is the wiring kit I recommend. This harness will connect to your vehicle using already existing wiring plugs located in your Tacoma's wiring. There will be no needed to cut or splice into the OEM wiring of your truck.
Since it looks like you are planning on towing, then I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 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 have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 5500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 550 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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