Recommended Brake Controller and Wiring for 2000 Toyota 4Runner and 2017 Subaru for 2004 Aliner

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Towing 2004 Aliner trailer that has a seven blade connector currently swapping/using a Hopkins 7 blade to flat 4 adapter. Vehicles 2000 Toyota 4Runner/2017 Subaru Outback are currently wired with a non-factory flat four connectors. I want to wire each vehicle with a Hopkins 7 blade to enable electric brakes, power to trailer for battery charging/appliance use while moving and an additional aux power lead yellow wire on Hopkins? should I find a use for it later. I want to be able to share the brake controller between vehicles. IF possible the Subaru may have a controller harness that is plug and play AND has 10 ga wires for power going to the trailer aux/brakes. The Toyota may require that I wire it using the existing Hopkins I already have and what ever 10 gauge universal kit that will enable that. Suggestions?

asked by: Dennis K

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For your 2000 Toyota 4Runner as well as your 2017 Subaru Outback, you will need to use a hardwired connection for your brake controller. There is a simple way to use the wiring you suggested to connect to your 4-way flat adapter and give you the options you desire. I recommend the Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow 4-Way Flat to 7-Way RV Trailer Adapter w/ 4-Way Vehicle End Plug # HM47180. This will connect to your existing 4-way and then you will need to run wires for the 12V power (charge) line, the brake controller output line, and connect the reverse light signal. To do this, you can use # 5506 which will give you the wiring, circuit breakers, and connectors needed. This system will install the same way as our # ETBC7 kit that I've attached videos of to assist.

For a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195. This is an easy to use controller with LCD screen to make operation and diagnostics easy to read and understand. It has presets to make towing your 2004 Aliner trailer extremely easy. For a second vehicle to use the same controller, you will simply want the Replacement Mounting Bracket Kit for Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # TK5906 and separate quick connecting pigtail harness # 20160.

Let me know if you have further questions.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Instead of the #ETBC7 you'd want the part #ETBC7L since you only need to make one connection on the included 7-way adapter. You'd need to run the wire up to the positive battery post through the circuit breaker that is included. The Echo does…

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Answer 2

There is a kit that has exactly what you need with the hardware without the 7-way of the RV Upgrade Kit #ETBC7L. What you need is the Power Wire Kit for Electric Trailer Brake Controllers #BRK-ELECKIT. This has everything you are looking for, minus…

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Answer 3

When using the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation #ETBC7 to install the Curt Echo Mobile part #C51180 you can just tape up the blue wire of the adapter as it would not be used.

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Answer 4

We have 2 inch hitches that fit your 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness like with the etrailer part #e25TR but we do not have a Wilderness specific fascia panel at this time. This hitch is mostly hidden since only the hitch hangs below the rear bumper…

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Answer 5

The best brake controller for your Outback is going to be the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR. This is a proportional brake controller that activates your trailer's brakes when your Subaru decelerates. The reason the Tow-Pro…

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Answer 6

Hopkins part #HM47180 is a 4-pole-to-7-way wiring adapter that is equivalent to the similar #37185. The only real functional difference between them is that on part #37185 the 4-pole trailer connector is located to the side of the 7-way, rather than…

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Answer 7

You're going to need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires item #ETBC7L. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of your vehicle…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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