Towing an RV? 2015 Limited

[zcruiser]

Did you install the brake controller yourself? And how hard was it to install? Thanks in advance. I'm seriously looking at buying a 4000lbs trailer for use a few times a year and towing with a 2017 Trail edition.

There is an adapter cable that you will need to plug into the factory harness. The factory harness supports a EBC w/o cutting/splicing any wires.

I just had one installed on my 2012 for a 4K lb RV trailer, but it is DIY.

 

[Ogre75]

In my experience with buying "toys", planning on buying something that is just adequate because you're limited with your tow vehicle won't end well. You will tell yourself thats all you want, until you use it a few times and wish you had went bigger. Don't forget based on what you're saying, you're already maxed out at dry weight. Add clothes, water, supplies, gear and you're adding up weight quick. I love my 4R, but then again, I don't hate myself enough to tow with the wrong vehicle. You will begin to dread taking your new toy anywhere becuase of the pain of "just getting by" with the 4R.

Buy once, cry once. Buy a used 3/4 suburban or P/U then get the camper you will want for years to come.

 

[TheWraith]

There is an adapter cable that you will need to plug into the factory harness. The factory harness supports a EBC w/o cutting/splicing any wires.

I just had one installed on my 2012 for a 4K lb RV trailer, but it is DIY.

Are there instructions somewhere

 

[thennen]

Short video I ran across today about trailer weight distribution. While a bit exaggerated (probably intentionally), it nevertheless illustrates the general principles/results of front-loading versus back-loading.

 

[zcruiser]

Are there instructions somewhere

YouTube? If I can, I’ll snap a pic of where mine is plugged in.

 

[zcruiser]

In my experience with buying "toys", planning on buying something that is just adequate because you're limited with your tow vehicle won't end well. You will tell yourself thats all you want, until you use it a few times and wish you had went bigger. Don't forget based on what you're saying, you're already maxed out at dry weight. Add clothes, water, supplies, gear and you're adding up weight quick. I love my 4R, but then again, I don't hate myself enough to tow with the wrong vehicle. You will begin to dread taking your new toy anywhere becuase of the pain of "just getting by" with the 4R.

Buy once, cry once. Buy a used 3/4 suburban or P/U then get the camper you will want for years to come.

Not always an option. Plus 99% of my driving is NOT towing. I keep my trailer as close to 4000 lbs as I can, keep everything maintained, and drive knowing I can’t stop or change lanes as easily when not towing.

 

[TheWraith]

YouTube? If I can, I’ll snap a pic of where mine is plugged in.

Thank you

 

[zcruiser]

Thank you

Here’s where mine is located (2012 Ltd)

Factory connector is above and to the left of parking brake (white connector). Black connector on left of pic is the EBC connector. Everything in-between is the Toyota adapter harness.

Close up of factory connection:

EBC adapter harness has a white ground lead, installers connected it here:

I have the Tekonsha Voyager:

 

[4RunnerRound]

I use a CURT blue tooth brake control. Pricey but no wiring needed.
Amazon.com: CURT 51180 Echo Mobile Electric Trailer Brake Controller with Bluetooth-Enabled Smartphone Connection, Proportional

 

[zcruiser]

I use a CURT blue tooth brake control. Pricey but no wiring needed.
Amazon.com: CURT 51180 Echo Mobile Electric Trailer Brake Controller with Bluetooth-Enabled Smartphone Connection, Proportional

I don’t think I could trust Bluetooth for my brake control.

 

[Sky]

I don’t think I could trust Bluetooth for my brake control.

I know I wouldn't.

 

[MikeyMTBs]

The Curt Echo works great. Have had zero issues with it.


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[SilverFox2020]

Another endorsement for the Curt Echo. Although I didn’t use it on my 4Runner, I put it on my X5 and towed a 5000# trailer over 4000 miles last month and it worked flawlessly.

 

[Thebeastlives]

I would never tow a 24ft 4000 lb with a little ass 4 runner. They are just not good tow vehicles especially as you get something over 20 ft and weight above 3500 lbs. Trucks or the larger suv are much better tow rigs. Getting push around by big rigs or the wind sucks on long trips. When I tow a simple single axle trailer up to the mtns in our 4 runner I always wish that I had taken the Tundra. That no torque 4 runner does not like towing anything in the mtns.

 

[Limoncho]

Not sure about that

 

[sisiniaasthma]

I'm towing a Jay Flight SLX 8 263RBS, but it's about 7k pounds. So I can't say it's easy.

 

[CarolMoors]

I'm towing a Jay Flight SLX 8 263RBS, but it's about 7k pounds. So I can't say it's easy.

"The Jay Flight SLX has really heavy RVs that are hard to tow. I think my particulate filter won't stand it. Although I had a Transcend Xplor 240ML at 7495 lbs, and it was OK. I think my views and conditions have just changed now. And I changed the car.
In 2023, I plan to go on a trip around the US. So I urgently need to decide on a future trailer. I've already read various lists of the best travel trailers, which are compared by different parameters. Now I like the Aurora 32RLTS because it is excellent for traveling together. This year I want to take my GF. Hopefully, Sandy will take 4 months off to make this happen. What do you think about the Aurora 32RLTS?"

 

[Grug556]

CHeaper and safer to just a rent a F250 when you need to tow heavy. I wouldnt trust the 4 Runner with anything near capacity, I dont think its stable, let alone over weighted and say in crosswinds. After owning one for a few years, I do not think they make good tow vehicles unless its like a small utility trailer with low profile roof and low weight.