Parts Needed to Add 7-Way to 2013 Toyota Highlander With 4-Way
Question:
I purchased a utility trailer, with electric trailer brakes which uses a round 7-pin connector. It worked great on our 2016 Toyota Tundra. How do I connect it to the flat 4-pin connector on the Toyota Highlander? The dealer said I could find a converter plug going from 7-pin trailer to 4-pin tow vehicle? Does eTrailer sell these?
asked by: Richard B
Expert Reply:
By 7-round, I assume you mean 7-blade, and the answer depends on if you want to use your trailer's electric brakes or not.
If you do, what you will need to do is add a 7-way to your 2013 Toyota Highlander with the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7.
This will give you a working 7-way and the parts needed to install and use a brake controller like the highly effective yet budget-friendly Brake EVN # TK63VR with Brake Control Harness # 20127.
Or, if you do not want to use the electric brakes and just want the functions of the 4-flat you simply need to add an adapter, the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole # 37185.
I have added links to video reviews and installs for you to check out as well.
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Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long
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- Trailer Brake Controller
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- Universal
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
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Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole
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- 7 Round - Blade
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