Trailer Hitch and Wiring For 2018 Toyota Tacoma To Tow Boat Trailer

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I am looking to purchase a trailer hitch kit for my tacoma because it does not have one. Can you please let me know what part# i may need to begin to tow my boat since I cannot put a receiver on it currently based on the frame. Toyota said it must be after market. Thank you.

asked by: Robert T

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I recommend Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13264 for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma because the powder coat is a little better compared to the other options with the e-coat base. The rust preventive e-coat is helpful if the hitch is exposed to salt water when you tow the boat trailer. It also is a concealed cross tube design so it will look nice on the Toyota Tacoma. The only portion that is visible of the hitch once installed is the receiver tube. I am not sure what you mean by cannot put a receiver on it because of the frame but this hitch is a custom fit design for the Tacoma. The installation does not require drilling, I have attached an installation video for your reference.

To power the lights on the trailer, I recommend Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # C56349 because it is a bit easier to install compared to the other options.

Since you are planning on towing, I recommend etrailer.com ball mount kit part # 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. If you are not sure how much rise or drop you will need in a ball mount to tow level, I recommend to take a look at the help article I have attached that will help you determine that.

expert reply by: Heather A

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The easiest way is to use the Hopkins 2-pole #HM47965, as there isn't a single pole connector version of this. You'll cut it in half, and use butt connectors #DW05744-5 to install the plug in line of the black power wire in your Curt Wiring…

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Answer 2

Each of the 4-way wiring harnesses for your 2017 Toyota Tacoma do require a hot lead run to the battery, and the reason for this is to power the module. This is needed in your Tacoma and other vehicles in order to protect the tail light circuits from…

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Answer 3

What you are describing sounds like a short in the converter box for Curt wiring harness #C56349 for your 2016 Toyota Tacoma. Since this is the second time this has happened it could indicate that there is something on the trailer that is causing the…

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The wiring harness I recommend for your 2019 Toyota Tacoma is the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56349 because the install will only require you to plug it into connection points behind your taillights…

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I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 6

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 7

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 8

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 9

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 10

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 11

What you're going to need is two of the transfer switches in that case. I have attached a diagram from Furrion that shows you how you're going to need to hook the two transfer switches #F30ATS up: -one to the other, then one branching off to…

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Answer 12

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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