Recommended Wiring Harness for 2008 Toyota Tacoma to Connect to Boat Trailer
Question:
boat trailer 4 or 5 flat which hopkins adapter will work on a 2008 Toyota tacoma
asked by: Rick M
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you are needing a 4-Way or 5-Way flat connector on your 2008 Toyota Tacoma to connect with your boat trailer.
If you do not yet have any connector installed, I recommend the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Wiring Harness # 33355. This custom harness will plug into factory ports located behind the rear bumper (on the driver and passenger side). This will provide you with a 4-Way flat connector.
If your boat trailer is equipped with a 5-Way connector, then you can simply add an adapter like the Tow Ready # 20036. This will plug right into the above-mentioned 4-Way and give you a 5-Way flat on the other end. The additional blue wire can be spliced into the reverse light wire on your truck.
I have attached a couple short video demonstrations on these harnesses that you can check out.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Tow Ready 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- Tow Ready
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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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