Do I Need A 7-Way To Tow an Aliner Ranger Trailer With a 2007 Toyota RAV4

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Hi would I need a 7 pin electrical to tow a 2000 lb aliner ranger or will the 4 pin suffice on a 2007 Rav4 Limited, v6?

asked by: David S

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According to my research, the Aliner Ranger Trailers did come standard with 10" electric brakes so you will need to install a 7-way trailer connector and a brake controller on your 2007 Toyota RAV4 in order to tow it. For this, you will need a combination of the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118412 and the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation part # ETBC7L.

If you use the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation with the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 which is what I recommend then you don't need to run any wires into the cab of your vehicle and this cuts down on install time dramatically.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

To connect your vehicle that has a 4-Way flat connector to your trailer that has a 7-Way connector, you will need to install a 7-Way on the rear of your vehicle. If you just want or need the tail light functions to operate on your trailer you will…

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Answer 2

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 3

The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 is not compatible with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. There is a Manual Override Button #C83HR that is wireless and operates with a CR2016 battery. The nice thing about the Curt Echo is once you…

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For the weight capacity, you do not technically need a weight distribution system. However, due to the design of the trailer, I do recommend using a weight distribution system for the sway control features as the crosswinds or passing vehicles may…

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Answer 5

Typically, tow packages come with customized dash plug ports, a 4-way wiring harness, a 7-way wiring harness, a hitch receiver, and a transmission cooler. These are the standard tow package components that come with many models. With that being said,…

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It sounds like you want to use the hitch lock, like #e98882, in place of a regular hitch pin. Yes, you can absolutely use the lock instead of a hitch pin and it will work great to safely transport the trailer and boat. The hitch lock does not have an…

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A chrome finish ball #C40036 is going to look good but it will not be corrosion resistant. A ball with a machine finish like #C40087 , is going to have about the same corrosion resistance. In terms of performance they will wear at about the same rate…

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Answer 8

It was kind of hard to find a decent picture of the coupler on your 2018 Aliner Ranger 10 but based on your description and what I was able to find online it appears to be a yoke style coupler like the #PSE338050303. For that style of coupler I'd…

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Answer 9

Since your 2018 Chevy Equinox has the factory 7-way connector, all you will need is the brake controller and the hardware to tie it into the trailer wiring. Traditionally, GM has not put a brake controller port on the Equinox, so plug-in brake…

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Answer 10

The MB Sturgis Propane Hose w/ Back Check - Type 1 x 1/4" MPT - 36" #100473-36-MBS is a great replacement for the part you referenced but it isn't quite as high a capacity. Nothing in a traditional RV will require the 450K BTU lines and…

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Answer 11

We've got all of the parts you're going to need, so don't worry! To start, you'll need to install a 4 way connector, since it provides the base of what you'll need for the 7 way which is used on your Aliner travel trailer. For…

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Answer 12

It sounds like your Grand Caravan is wired like the Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have confirmed this by speaking with my contact at Tekonsha. He tells me that the wire you located is indeed the brake control output circuit. This wire would be ran through…

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