Anyone use a brake controller with their 4Runner? I have two trailers with surge brakes but now have access to use a trailer that has electric brakes. From what I find on Amazon, control units are designed for 2003+ and I have a 2000 4R... Seems I will need the control unit, a pigtail to tie into wires under dash and then I suppose I will need a 7pin trailer connector at the rear... Ideas?
Brake Controller
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brillo_76
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No, I have thought about it. You would have to run wires for Brake controller to work and goto a 7 pin trailer connector..
phattyduck
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Yes, you will need to get a 'universal' kit for the brake controller - there is no plug under the dash or any other pre-wiring for it. eTrailer has a bunch of options. You'll also want to be smart about how you mount the 7-pin connector.
You need to run beefy (10-gauge) wire from the battery to the controller and back to the 7-pin connector. Also consider if you want to run a charge wire too.
Up under the dash:
Remote control:
Pollack 4+7-pin (modern style):
Wiring off the battery (winch+ combined charge+brake wire to trailer):
-Charlie
phattyduck
Elite Member
Looks like my eTrailer order was a bit over $300. There's plenty of 'extra' cost in the nice jacketed wire and higher-end connectors in the rear, too. And don't forget the install time to make it all clean and safe...
-Charlie