What Parts Needed to Equip 2014 Toyota Tacoma to Tow Trailer With Electric Brakes

Question:

What parts will I need to purchase Towing parts for a 2014 Tacoma 4x4 that came without the Toyota V6 Towing Pkg...your complete list of part recommendations list for hitch, wiring kit etc for above vehicle. excluding ball and ball mount. and then please indicate what additional parts will be needed for the complete set up to run for trailer brakes. Your recommendation for the parts needed. contoller and wire kit etc. thank you..any help will be greatly appreciated

asked by: George S

Helpful Expert Reply:

The items needed to tow a trailer with electric brakes include the hitch, ball mount and hitch ball (that you already have), wiring harness, and brake controller with install kit. The linked articles on towing and brake controllers will give you some useful detail on these items and on towing techniques.

For a hitch I suggest the Curt 2-inch Class III hitch # 13323; this will fit both X-Runner and non-X-Runner models. The installation instructions are attached along with a video and two helpful articles on hitch installation.

You will want to confirm that your existing ball mount and ball are rated for use with a Class III hitch and that they have the capacity required for your trailer.

For a 4-pole wiring harness you can use the Curt custom-fit harness # C55513, which simply plugs in at your tail light assemblies.

For a brake controller I suggest the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, # 90885. This is highly rated by our customers as being easy to install and highly reliable. You will also need a controller installation kit, part # ETBC7, to complete the wiring for the brake controller. I have also linked an article on installation of the ETBC7.