Recommended Brake Controller for a 2001 Toyota Tundra With OEM Towing Package

Question:

I have a 2001 tundra trd with factory towing package. I want to install a brake controller but I can only find adapters that are for tundras without the tow package? Where can I find a plug and play adapter that will plug into the factory connection under my dash? Thanks.

asked by: Justin

Expert Reply:

Justin, it does not look like that's going to be an option unfortunately. It seems odd that they'd offer this truck with a factory tow package but no one ever made a plug in adapter, but that looks to be the situation.

I checked with Tekonsha as well to make sure I wasn't missing anything, but it looks like your only option is to use a universal harness which would splice into your OEM wiring.

You could also use the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller # C51180 which would plug into your 7 way and provide your trailer with braking capabilities without having to splice into any wiring.

expert reply by: Bryce D

Justin

3/25/2024

Hey Bryce thanks a lot for the information. If I wanted to splice it into the factory harness is there any instructions for this? And is there anyway I can verify that the harness under my dash is in fact for a brake controller ?

Bryce D.

3/28/2024

@Justin Yeah if you wanted to splice into your harness you could then use # RED24FR with the universal harness # RED69FR. As far as finding out if the port under your dash is for a brake controller, you'd need to refer to your owner's manual and see what that port is labeled as.