7-Way and Easy to Install Brake Controller Recommendation for 2020 Toyota Tacoma
Question:
I see the Tekonsha units. I have a small camper with magnetic brakes / no controller needed, just ppower on and off. no adjustments can be made, do i need the brakke controller harness ? also i wold like to fill it the oval hole with a dual plug / 4flat and 7 pin .
asked by: Jonathan
Expert Reply:
If you plan to activate the brakes of your camper trailer you will need a brake controller installed on your 2020 Toyota Tacoma. When the brake output circuit of a trailer has 12 volts the brakes will lock up so what that calls for is a controller that can ramp up the voltage to match how hard you apply the vehicle brakes so that you get smooth brake applications.
So the 7-way kit part # 22117 is a confirmed fit for your 2020 Toyota Tacoma and since it sounds like you are wanting an easy brake controller install the best option would be the Curt Echo part # C51180 which basically just plugs into an active 7-way and once synced to a smart phone is ready to tow without any additional wiring. The controller is also proportional too which means that it senses how hard you apply the vehicle brakes and applies the trailer brakes in a similar intensity.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness w Brake Controller Adapter - 7 Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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