Horse Trailer

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Permalink Reply by CV Kurt on July 26, 2013 at 7:31pm

I installed the OEM trailer wiring kit for 4 wire and then used a kit I got from etrailer.com to make it 7 wire... following their instructions at http://www.etrailer.com/question-17596.html.  IIRC, I passed the wires up a bit differently than they suggested (under the door jam, into the jack compartment).   I also wired it for aux-power.   Works great.    etrailer also sales complete kits.  I used the OEM 4 wire as it's basically plug and play.

While I don't think you need a transmission cooler, you should be careful of your gross weight limit!   You'll be close once you add it water/feed/etc., and all your stuff in the back of your FJ.

When towing, I suggest you don't use cruise control... it will kill your MPG.

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Permalink Reply by DWH on July 26, 2013 at 9:22pm

You will definitely need a brake controller, not just an adapter. The FJs brakes won't do it. 

I installed the one on my FJ, It is not complicated. Also purchased mine from etrailer.

I bought this one: http://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Controller/Tekonsha/90885.html. It seems to do the job. You may also need a wiring kit, I cannot remember. The people at etrailer were pretty helpful when I called.

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Permalink Reply by Nicole Martin on July 27, 2013 at 11:10am

oh I know I need the brake controller! besides the wiring kit and brake controller is there anything i need? Someone was telling me about a bleed line?

I am not very mechanical. I kinda have guy freinds or my dad do the mass of my installs. I am pretty limited to tire rotation and oil changes. I like learning my brain just does not think really mechanically so its easy for me to get confused!

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Permalink Reply by DWH on July 27, 2013 at 12:04pm

I am not sure what a bleedline is. It sounds hydraulic and all of trailer control stuff is electrical. I believe the wire kit and controller are all you need.

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