Easy to Install Brake Controller Recommendation for 2020 Toyota Sienna
Question:
I have a 2020 Toyota Sienna that I need to install a brake controller in as my camper has brakes. I am told I need a brake controller but I am not looking forward to doing a bunch of wiring or drilling into my dash. is there an easier way?
asked by: Trudy
Expert Reply:
I have a really great and easy solution for a brake controller for your 2020 Toyota Sienna. You will first need to install a 4-way to provide the taillight circuits for the trailer with the part # 118648 which installs easily by plugging inline with the taillight connectors of the vehicle. I attached an install video for this.
Then for a brake controller the easiest to install solution that also works really well is the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180. Basically this just plugs into an active 7-way and once you sync it to your phone it's ready to go. This brake controller is proportional which means it senses the amount of deceleration your tow vehicle is applying and applies the trailer brakes in a relative way.
To convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller only requires the 7-way adapter kit part # ETBC7L. The 4-way of this plugs into the 4-way of your vehicle and once you run the included wiring and breaker up to the vehicle's positive battery post it's active enough to allow the Echo to function. This saves you from having to hardwire in a brake controller which requires tapping into the brake signal of your vehicle and running a few other wires too. I attached an install video for this kit on a similar 2019 RAV4 for you to check out as well.
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