Recommendation and Installation of 7-Way and Brake Controller on 2008 Toyota RAV4  

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To install a brake controller on your 2008 Toyota RAV4 you will need to install a 7-Way connector at the rear of the vehicle. To install a 7-Way connector to a 4-Way that you already have on your vehicle you will need to use the Brake Controller 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. This kit includes everything you will need to add a 7-Way and has the wiring to install a brake controller. I have included links to an FAQ article and video that show how to install the ETBC7 kit.

For a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. It is one of our most popular controllers because it is easy to set up and easy to use. I have included a link to the installation instructions on the Prodigy brake controller. I am including a link to a FAQ page on brake controller information.

You mentioned the travel trailer weighs 3,500-lbs loaded. All of the hitches that I have available for a 2008 Toyota RAV4 have a gross towing weight capacity of 3,500-lbs. With the trailer loaded being at the maximum towing capacity you might want to look at using a weight distribution system on your vehicle, but you will need to check the hitch to make sure it is designed to be used with weight distribution. It will need to be a Class III 2-inch hitch to be rated for weight distribution. It is normally marked on the the hitch if it is capable of being used with weight distribution.

I am including a link to a FAQ page on weight distribution.

expert reply by: Jeff D

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Barbara M.

12/18/2012

Thanks a lot, that was really helpfull. Will order parts. The Weight distributin bar the sway bar will be included with the trailer, and we have the class III, 2 hitch, so everything looks great. Thanks again.

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Patrick B.

12/18/2012

You are quite welcome. Let us know if we can help with anything else.

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