Parts Needed To Adapt 4-Way Flat To a 7-Way For Towing a Camper With a 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime

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Ordering my brand new Rav 4 Prime I was told they only can install a 4-pin connector. I want to pull a small camper with a 7-pin connector. Do adapters really work well? Do I need additional equipment?

asked by: Denise E

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Yes, the adapters we have do work well and I have a couple options for you based on the type of brake controller you will want on your 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime.

First is the easiest to install. The 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit # ETBC7L will accept the 4-way flat connector the RAV4 will come with. The kit includes a single power wire and circuit breaker you will run to the 12 volt battery. This will allow you to use the Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller # C51180. This brake controller uses power from the charge line to power the unit and send power to the electric trailer brakes when needed. It detects when the brakes are used by input from the 4-way. You will control this from your smart phone using the Curt Echo app.

If you prefer an in cab controller you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This kit uses a duplex wire so you have a wire to carry the power output from the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED52VR. This controller uses a small dash mounted control knob that will allow you to easily adjust the brakes. This allows you to place it where it is most convenient for you and does not take up a lot of room on your dash.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

In order to add a 7 way connector to your 2021 Toyota RAV4 TRD you'll need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires #ETBC7 (for wired brake controllers) or the #ETBC7L (for a…

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Answer 2

Since your 2016 Dodge 2500 has a 7-way, I recommend just adding a 7-way trailer wire connector to your trailer like #H20046. This will give you a simple connection between your vehicle and trailer without converters. You can simply tape up the wires…

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Answer 3

The best long-term wiring solution for connecting your vehicle that has a 7-way and your trailer that has a 5-pole flat is to install a 7-way male plug on the trailer wiring. This lets you avoid adapters like #787196 which can become unreliable over…

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Answer 4

If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Answer 5

You can install a 7-way trailer plug on the trailer and only wire the 5 circuits you need based on our FAQ page on wiring, which I have provided a link to. If you go this route, you will need to trace each circuit on the trailer to determine its…

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Answer 6

In order to install a 7-way trailer connector like the 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector part #H20043 on a trailer with five wires, we need to know what those wires do. I can almost guarantee what four of them are; left stop/turn, right stop/turn,…

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Answer 7

In regards to the 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector part #H20043, the yellow wire is for the reverse light circuit yes. This should then align with the pin responsible for the reverse light circuit on your vehicle. The terminology used for…

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Answer 8

Thank you for the photo; from that and your description it sounds like all you need is a replacement 5-Flat for your trailer and I recommend the 5-Flat Trailer End 48" Harness #20017. What you can do is simply cut off the 5-flat that is on your…

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Answer 9

What you have pictured is a 4-way to 7-way adapter similar to part #C57672. The male side 4-way connector plugs into a vehicle side (female) 4-way to convert the vehicle's connector to a 7-way. The existing 4-way on the vehicle only has the…

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Answer 10

For starters, we do not offer products through Amazon as they are a competitor of ours. However, I can offer you the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter part #C57672 which will work on your 1968 Ford F-150 if you have an existing 4-way trailer connector.…

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Answer 11

Since you have a 5-Pole flat connector on your truck you should not have to make any modifications to plug the 4-Pole connector on the smaller trailer into the 5 pole connector on the truck. Basically a 5-Pole is set up exactly like a 4-Pole…

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Answer 12

Pushing the pin back into the breakaway switch should allow the brakes of the trailer to release. You may have to back the trailer up slightly to get the brakes to release. If you have tried that and are still having problems you may need to replace…

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Parts Needed To Adapt 4-Way Flat To a 7-Way For Towing a Camper With a 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime

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