Tow plug inlet in wrong place

[blkwtr]

Why is the inlet for trailer plugs way off to the left instead of near the hitch receiver? None of the wires on my trailers reach this thing so I had to get extensions and then zip tie the wires so they don't hang down. I quit using my 2016 4runner for towing after losing a couple of adaptors. At least I have another truck I can use for towing - a 2007 Tundra.

 

[Diver Deuce]

Why is the inlet for trailer plugs way off to the left instead of near the hitch receiver? None of the wires on my trailers reach this thing so I had to get extensions and then zip tie the wires so they don't hang down. I quit using my 2016 4runner for towing after losing a couple of adaptors. At least I have another truck I can use for towing - a 2007 Tundra.

You're asking an almost 8 yr old question. I've sheared a trailer cable recently due to the length of the cable and how far to the left it goes... I now run it down the center now and under the hitch to the plug... no more problems there.

 

[blkwtr]

You're asking an almost 8 yr old question. I've sheared a trailer cable recently due to the length of the cable and how far to the left it goes... I now run it down the center now and under the hitch to the plug... no more problems there.

Sorry to hear this has been going on for 8 years. I just got my 4runner earlier this year and planned to do some towing with it. All the engineers at Toyota must drive the Prius models.

 

[BobsTrail]

I have laid on wet weeds to plug my wires while a Jeep freek neighbor gave me crap about the location. I could not say much, it was his trailer.

IMO - I think it's to keep from ripping it off when off road and if it was closer to the hitch it may be more likely to rip off. I have scraped the hitch a few times exiting a dip or hill.

I did have to buy a 2 foot extension and watch how I routed it.