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Trailer Brake controller?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by nd4spdbh, Oct 28, 2015.

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  1. Oct 31, 2015 at 3:05 PM
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    Now there's a classic MIC (Moronic Internet Comment). :( You don't need to be towing a loaded 8x20 to benefit from trailer brakes. I've got a 6x12 single axle enclosed. 3500lb GVWR, I typically have it at about 2500lb. Even at that "light" weight it would increase my stopping distance by 50% without trailer brakes. Coming down a steep mountain road, in the rain, trailer brakes are worth their weight in gold IMO. Best $150 I ever spent.
     
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  2. Nov 1, 2015 at 7:19 AM
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    Anybody been able to fit a brake controller in the pocket in left hand side dash? Or, anyone with a '16 care to measure that pocket opening for reference? Seems like a convenient spot for it if one would fit.
    Photo from PNW-Taco:
     
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  3. Nov 2, 2015 at 8:13 AM
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    Marked for future. I'd love to pull the trigger on a new truck, but do benefit from a brake controller. I agree about not having to have a heavy ass trailer to still benefit from one. Our 2100+ lb trailer stops a lot easier with a controller. Nice option to buy when pulling through the mountains, town, or on that bridge at night where there was a stopped car.
     
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  4. Nov 4, 2015 at 2:48 PM
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  5. Nov 4, 2015 at 3:57 PM
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    What was the issue? Did you take any pics? Looking at the pics on their site it should be correct, but I haven't personally installed one yet.

    Jeff
     
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  6. Nov 4, 2015 at 4:03 PM
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    Well, I believed you Jeff and mine is coming in the mail as we speak. I too would like to know what the issue was. The clip, wires, ect. I really don't want to splice into the harness.
     
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  7. Nov 4, 2015 at 4:08 PM
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    My 3017-P is also in the mail, we need someone to post up when they verify the correct harness.
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2015 at 4:13 PM
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    The 2016 Tacoma plug is rhomboid shaped(/ \) and the 3017-P plug is rectangular.

    Bill
     
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  9. Nov 4, 2015 at 4:18 PM
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    ^trapezoid?
     
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    Well a lot of states require brakes on trailers at 1000#
     
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  11. Nov 4, 2015 at 4:21 PM
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    So has anybody actually bought and installed the proper brake controller harness? If so, the part # and location purchased would be great.
     
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  12. Nov 4, 2015 at 4:36 PM
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    Tagged for later I'm wanting to do the same
     
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    On top of that the owners manual also specifies the maximum unbraked trailer weight is 1000 lbs.
     
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  14. Nov 4, 2015 at 4:49 PM
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    Tharris, thanks for the correction...it's a trapezoid plug on the 2016 Tacoma!

    Bill
     
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  15. Nov 4, 2015 at 4:54 PM
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    I just went out to a 2016 Tacoma and pulled the kick panel off of it to verify the connector. It is not trapezoid shaped, it is rectangular. The 3017-P or 3017-S are the correct harnesses, as are the Toyota part numbers and diagram I posted earlier in this thread.

    Sorry @cobill I think you were trying to plug into the wrong connector on your truck.

    [​IMG]

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    Outstanding! Thanks Jeff.
     
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    It feels so good to be right, Jeff. I still would like confirmation.
     
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  18. Nov 4, 2015 at 9:49 PM
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    Trapezoid? Isn't that the connector for hooking in a code reader or ecu or whatever for diagnosic?
     
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  19. Nov 4, 2015 at 10:37 PM
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    Good call. He was probably looking at the OBDII connector that (I assume) is prominent under the dash.
     
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    Would the factory tundra controller fit in that small pocket? Could it even be used at all?
     
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