Recommended Trailer Brake Controller and Wiring for 2006 Toyota Highlander
Question:
I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander, I just recently bought a utility trailer with a 7 way harness and dual break axles. I was wondering how would I connect a trailer brake controller to the car? What parts would I need? What would I connect everything to? Is it even possible?
asked by: Steven
Expert Reply:
You can absolutely install a trailer brake controller on your 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Starting with the brake controller itself, I highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885. This is an excellent proportional controller that will activate your utility trailer's brakes at the same time and with the same intensity that you apply to them in your Highlander. It features an easy-to-read digital display along with continuous diagnostics that will alert you to potential issues. It will work on trailers with up to 4 axles and 8 brake assemblies. This unit is well known for its reliability and ease of installation.
Then for the wiring, if there is not currently a connector installed at the rear of your Highlander, you will first need to install a 4-way harness. The specific harness designed for your Highlander will depend on the model and whether or not it has the factory tow package:
For the Hybrid model without a tow package: # C59236
For the non-Hybrid model without a tow package: # 118413
For both the Hybrid and non-Hybrid model with a tow package: # 118248
Regardless of your Highlander model and the harness that you need, these will simply install by connecting to the existing ports located behind the trim panels in the cargo area on the driver and passenger side of the vehicle.
After the 4-way is installed, you will then need to install a 7-Way connector to connect with your trailer using the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7. This kit will work with any model of your Highlander. I have attached an article that explains the installation steps for this particular wiring kit that you might find helpful.
This will be everything needed to install a trailer brake controller in your 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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