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OntheroadRvlife's avatar
Jun 21, 2014

Where can I find these?

I will be picking up my 2002 Casita this week. Prior to going, I'm having an oil change, tune-up, brakes changed, tires rotated and hitch installed.

The person I'm getting the TT from said it's not set up to use a sway bar.
However, he said I could something to help the brakes work on the trailer.

This is my first trailer and my babies are going with me (for those of you with curiosity, that would be my elderly dog, elderly cat and my baby boy who survived Distemper only to develop CH from it).

So, does anyone know what kind of wiring I need for this, what kind of wiring do I need for a 7 standard plug, do I need an extra cooling system for my truck?
I have a 1988 toyota pickup 4 cyl. with a 22R motor, one owner (me!) So as you could imagine, it isn't equipped with anything.
Can you point me in the direction to purchase these items?

Oh, I won't be in a hurry while traveling either. I doubt I'll ever go faster than 55.
  • Check with the shop installing your hitch and see if they can do an electric brake controller and install a 7 way (RV style) connector on your pickup, and show you how to use it. Often you can buy a harness made to "T" into your vehicle's wiring.

    If your truck is a manual transmission cooling should be ok if the system is in good order (clean radiator, fresh coolant, clean A/C condenser rad, fan drive functioning properly etc). If it is an auto trans consult your manual and see if an auxiliary trans cooler is recommended.

    edit: oh and if you have a topper on the pickup bed your 22R engine will enjoy towing your trailer much better - it makes for more efficient aerodynamics.

    Enjoy your Casita.