Recommended 2018 Toyota Rav4 Components for Towing Pop-up Camper with 7 Blade Connector
Question:
Hi there, I have a 2018 Rav4 which I am installing a class 3 hitch on. I have looked all over and can not find a 7 blade RV connector kit. I have also recently purchased a popup camper that has the 7 prong connector. Can you please advise me what I need to make this 7 prong connector available on my 2018 Rav4 so I may tow my pop up camper There is no wiring currently setup on the Rav4. Thank You
asked by: Josh A
Expert Reply:
If you haven't already purchased your hitch, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98864 which has a tongue weight rating from the hitch manufacturer of 525 lbs and a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. This will most likely exceed the vehicle capacity so, I recommend checking your owner's manual for further restrictions, but this will be a very strong and durable hitch.
Then for your wiring, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118578 to give you a functional 4-way and then add the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This kit will utilize your 4-way and give you the connectors, circuit breakers, and wiring needed to give you an active 7-way connection for your popup camper. You will also need to add a trailer brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195. I've attached videos as well as an article to assist in this installation.
For a ball mount, I recommend the 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. I've attached an article to help you determine the proper combination for your camper to tow level.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 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
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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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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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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