Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2001 Toyota Sequoia Video

You will not need to tap into any brake lines on your Sequoia. How you'll proceed will depend on whether the trailer has brakes and which trailer connector it has. I'll assume the trailer has electric brakes and is equipped with a 7-way…

To connect back up lights you need to have a 7-way trailer connector on both your trailer and tow vehicle. On a 7-way the reverse lights are powered by the center pin. To connect reverse lights to the trailer's 7-way you can use 16 gauge wire…

You did you homework, yes the 40 amp fuse size of part #331-FK60 is correct to use with the Redarc Manager 30 system part #RED93FR and the Redarc Smart Start Battery Isolator #331-SBI12. These three components would work well together and would be…

6 gauge wire does translate to 13.3 mm and the nearest cable size of 16 mm. The #RED88FR states it can handle up to a 10 mm2 wire which is actually 7 gauge so that would be the max wire gauge to use.

What you have a is a 4-way Wishbone trailer connector like part #A35W42B. The two brown wires are both the running light circuits. One needs to ran to each side of the trailer. This makes the wiring a little easier instead of having to run the brown…

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…

To upgrade your 2002 Toyota Sequoia to a 7-Way RV style connector you will need to add a 4-Way to 7-Way adapter, like the Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole, item #37185. There is a 4-Way connector on the back of the adapter that you plug your…

The 4-way on your trailer is what's known as a wishbone connector like part #A35W42B. Two of the wires are the running light circuit which is a little easier to install since you can run one down each side of the trailer. This way you don't…

A vehicle 7-way harness will have a locking tab of some type to ensure the wiring harness remains connected to the socket. This is an important safety feature for maintaining all of the trailer signals but especially so for the power to the trailer…

First, disconnect the trailer from the tow vehicle so you can check the vehicle side connector. Using a circuit tester like part #PTW2993, test the functions of the connector; specifically check the right turn/brake, to make sure the signal is making…

It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

The highest ply rating tire we have for a 13 inch wheel is 8 and is the Loadstar Tire ST185/80D13 part #AM1ST79 which has a weight capacity of 1,710 lbs at 65 psi. More important than ply rating is making sure the tire has enough weight capacity for…