What Hitch/Tow Wiring Do You Recommend for My 2022 Toyota Tacoma?
Question:
What hitch and 7-way wiring harness do I need on my 2022 Toyota Tacoma?
asked by: Maurice
Expert Reply:
As far as a trailer hitch for your 2022 Toyota Tacoma, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # C13264. With the Curt hitch, you will receive 900 pounds of maximum tongue weight capacity and 6,000 pounds of gross towing weight capacity. In order to make sure your truck can accommodate this much weight, I recommend confirming the weight capacity in your owner's manual. In addition to the weight capacity, the Curt hitch provides about 16-1/2 inches of ground clearance. Please note that this is based on a 2020 Toyota Tacoma. The clearance height on your 2022 Tacoma may be a little different.
For a 7-way for your 2022 Toyota Tacoma, you first need to have a 4-way harness installed on your truck. If you determine that your vehicle does not have a 4-way, you will need the Cur T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56349. This T-Connector includes a powered converter to ensure that your vehicle's wiring matches that of your trailer.
After you have the 4-way installed, you are ready for the 7-way. For the 7-way harness, you need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat # ETBC7 in addition to the Curt T-Connector. With this harness, you will have the ability to add a brake controller in addition to your turn signal/brake lights on your trailer.
To add a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510 or the Curt Echo # C51180. Both of these controllers are proportional controllers which means that the controller activates the trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action. The Voyager is more of a traditional-style controller than requires mounting into the dashboard of your vehicle near the steering wheel. On the other hand, the Curt Echo allows you to control the settings of your controller with the ease of your Smart device.
If you need help installing any of these accessories, I went ahead and linked walk-through videos to guide you through the process.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Manual Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Up to 90 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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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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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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