Has anybody installed a 2016 Tacoma trailer connector onto a 2005-20015 already with tow package

I am contemplating cutting my bumper and putting in one of the newer connectors so i don't rip off my old one below the bumper when off road on my 2013 TRD OR. Wondering if it would just plug right in.https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Toyota/Tacoma/2016/HM40975.html

 

bump.......anybody look into this?

 

I have been planning to try it and don't see a reason why it won't work.

 

Think i am going to buy that one and just hope it works out

 

Pics please

 

Good idea, will be watching as well!

 

I ordered it yesturday so I will be certain to take pics. I ordered it with wires just in case it doesn't just plug right in.

 

Hey Jason did you ever do the swap?

 

You can do this with the existing trailer connector on your truck. Just remove one of the license plate lights and Dremel the hole to size, then drill two small holes for the mounting screws:

 

Nope, parts are sitting nicely organized in the basement.

I knew that but I wanted to use the new 2016+ plug because it had both the 4 and 7 pin in one so that I would never need an adapter.

 

so interested..

 

still sitting at home lol in the basement too many projects going on all at once

 

mail it to me and i'll try it for you

 

Gave up on running an oem one and picked up a Hopkins 7way/4way combo. Going to design a swinging hinge that holds it up when I'm not using it. Its too big to mount in the bumper.

 

It is pretty large but im still going to give it a go (whenever that is). IF not Ill probably just mount it underneath but flipped since I don't tow too often

 

Where did you get that one?

 

Etrailer it is the hopkins 7round/4-5flat, it has screw connectors on the rear. I trashed my OEM one so I stripped the wires to connect. On the topic of the tundra/2016 tacoma connector I believe it is indeed plug and play. If I had to do it again I would go that route.

 

it's just tough to find a spot to put the oem like one, it's pretty large lol

 

http://parts.olathetoyota.com/toyot.../?part_name=7-pin-and-4-pin-trailer-connector

Good point it is large another poster suggests using a hinge ? Or behind the license plate, with the plate on a hinge?

Draw-Tite 49802 Fold Down License Plate Holder, Silver

https://www.amazon.com/Draw-Tite-Fold-License-Plate-Holder/dp/B001E8U6XS