How To Setup a 2007 Toyota RAV4 with 7-Way for Towing a Trailer with Brakes
Question:
need to install tow hitch and wiring on 2007 Rav 4. Camper has 7 pin connection i assume brakes. Not sure of what harness to buy as well as brake control . also want to tow just basic utility trailer
asked by: Andrew H
Expert Reply:
In order to tow a trailer with brakes using a 2007 Toyota RAV4 you'll need a few different components. I have attached a list of these for you below.
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98864
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118412
4 to 7-Way with 4-Way Adapter part # ETBC7L
Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller part # C51180
Curt Starter Towing Kit part # C45534
I like these parts for you as the hitch is a bolt-on and the wiring is all splice free. This setup might be a bit different than what you're used to in that it doesn't have an in-dash controller but for those who aren't towing every day it's really not needed and this wireless option will serve you well and make for a much easier install.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
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- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- 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
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- etrailer
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
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