Help in Denver?

[Brettski]

Hello all-
Wondering if anyone can recommend a shop or trailer place that can help me wire in the brake controller? I'm already frustrated that the Toyota pigtail in my 4Runner isn't where I thought it should be (maybe it is and I just don't see it). Any recommendations? Thanks

 

[rnArmy]

If all else fails, wire-in a stand-alone system (separate from whatever pre-wired system your vehicle may have). I've used this wiring set-up on three different vehicles with excellent results.

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/etrailer/ETBC7.html

 

[hour]

Robert's Sales seems to have a good reputation and they were incredibly helpful when I was asking questions about modifying my popup despite not buying it from them.

I'm going to have them install the actual brakes on my 8' pop up as it didn't come with any, but planning on doing the brake controller and wiring myself. Already had to replace the turn signal relay on my 4runner (which I intentionally installed on the opposite side). I've put too much wiring in this car to turn it over to some poor soul at a shop.

What are you hung up on, and what generation is your 4runner?

 

[Brettski]

What are you hung up on, and what generation is your 4runner?

I can't find the pre-wire pigtail that is supposed to be somewhere near the parking brake. It's a 2015 4Runner Trail Premium with tow package, so it should be there. Plus, it would be nice to wire it so the tow controller sits in that little cubby below the A/C controls and I've never wired, drilled through the dash before. All new tasks to me. Was wondering if Car Toys does this sort of thing?

Then, after I wire the trailer brakes and lights to the rear pigtail properly, I need to figure out how to use some of the spare leads to charge the camper battery. That's sort of part 2. Right now I want to make sure I get brakes and brake lights working.

 

[vailTRD]

It's kind of hidden. It's facing the firewall between the dead pedal and parking break.

 

[Titanpat57]

It's pretty easy...as others said...plug and play.

Here some search results and a pic

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/gsear...ner.org/login.php?do=login&ss=9563j4098823j32

 

[Brettski]

Aha. Will read the links and look again. TY.

 

[BigDaveZJ]

Can't remember the name of the place, but I've had good luck with the place near Wads and 470. Kinda northwest of there a touch.

 

[Roc8man]

Can't remember the name of the place, but I've had good luck with the place near Wads and 470. Kinda northwest of there a touch.

That's probably the Hitch Corner. I've had work done there and it went fine.

 

[Diamond_D]

Did you take off the trim panel there to get a better look? I just installed a Tekonsha in my 2007 T4R last week. I also couldn't find it for a few minutes until I really contorted myself under the dash - it was tucked wayyy up high and closer to the driver's seat than I had seen in other pics. Must have gotten moved when the previous owner had the Karr alarm system in there.

If you haven't seen this 5th Gen install video from eTrailer, check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OiO0xl7fLE Their 4th gen install video was spot on and all I needed to do it myself.

 

[vailTRD]

Did you take off the trim panel there to get a better look? I just installed a Tekonsha in my 2007 T4R last week. I also couldn't find it for a few minutes until I really contorted myself under the dash - it was tucked wayyy up high and closer to the driver's seat than I had seen in other pics. Must have gotten moved when the previous owner had the Karr alarm system in there.

If you haven't seen this 5th Gen install video from eTrailer, check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OiO0xl7fLE Their 4th gen install video was spot on and all I needed to do it myself.

You do not need to remove any panels for the 5th gen.