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Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
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Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional

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This brake controller likes to keep things simple, with a thumbwheel on the front to adjust the output settings and a lever on the side for the sensitivity. The digital display is large and simple so you can read it with just a glance. Great Prices for the best trailer brake controller from Dexter. Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional part number DX66CR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Dexter Trailer Brake Controller

  • Electric
  • Proportional Controller
  • Up to 2 Axles
  • Dexter
  • Dash Mount
  • Under-Dash Box
  • Manual Leveling
  • LED Display
  • Up to 125 Degrees

This brake controller likes to keep things simple, with a thumbwheel on the front to adjust the output settings and a lever on the side for the sensitivity. The digital display is large and simple so you can read it with just a glance.


Features:

  • Brake controller activates your trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking
    • Automatically adjusts trailer's braking based on deceleration of tow vehicle
  • Large, digital LED display shows your controller settings and monitors voltage output
  • Simple, intuitive controls
    • Adjust gain with the thumbwheel
    • Activate manual override with a quick pinch of the slide bar
    • Fine-tune braking aggressiveness with lever on the side
  • Built-in safeguards
    • Current limiter protects vehicle from shorts in the trailer wiring
    • Hazard flasher immunity prevents pulsing of the brakes when flashers are activated
  • Easy mounting with included bracket and hardware
    • 90 To -35 degree mounting range - must be horizontally level
  • Custom-fit harness plugs right in
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Application: trailers with up to 2 axles (4 brake assemblies)
    • Compatible with electric brakes only
  • Dimensions: 6-1/2" long x 3" wide x 1-5/8" tall
  • Mounting angle: -35 degrees to 90 degrees vertically
  • 7-Year limited warranty


Gain and Load Adjustment

Dexter Predator DX2 Power Gain Wheel

Gain is the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. How much braking output you need is determined by the weight of your trailer; a heavier trailer will need more power to bring it to a stop. You want to go as high as you can without the trailer brakes locking up.


Adjusting the gain on the Dexter Predator DX2 is super simple. Use just one finger to move the wheel on the front of the unit up or down to increase or decrease braking power.


Dexter Predator DX2 Deceleration Sensor Level

Once you have the gain set, you can fine-tune your braking by adjusting the load control. This controls the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking, meaning how quickly the brakes reach the maximum braking level. If your vehicle takes too long to come to a stop, increase the setting. If it stops too abruptly, decrease the setting.


Adjusting the sensitivity is just as easy as adjusting the gain. Move the lever on the left side of the unit forward or back.


Installation

Because the Predator DX2 operates with an internal inertia sensor, it must be mounted between -35 degrees and 90 degrees vertically. It also needs to be horizontally level and parallel with the direction of travel to function properly. During installation, the deceleration sensor lever must be positioned straight up and down.


The included pigtail harness provides a great solution for anyone who doesn't want to hardwire into their vehicle, which is probably all of us. Simply splice together the ends of the pigtail with those on the controller, and then you can easily plug into the port on your vehicle's built-in brake control wiring harness. You don't have to hardwire the controller directly into your vehicle, making installation easier and also ensuring that you can easily unplug and remove the controller whenever you want.


Note: If you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle, take a look at our exclusive 7- and 4-way brake-control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately).


What is Proportional Braking?

What is proportional Braking

Proportional braking means that your trailer brakes mimic your tow vehicle's brakes. If you slam on the brakes in your vehicle, your trailer brakes will activate with the same intensity; if you brake lightly, your trailer brakes lightly too. The trailer's braking is in proportion to your vehicle's braking. This saves wear and tear on the tires and the brakes on both your vehicle and trailer.


The Predator DX2 uses an internal 3-axis accelerometer to sense how your vehicle is braking so it can send the right amount of braking power to your trailer. It measures the inertia of your tow vehicle and activates the trailer's brakes to slow at the same rate. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time.



058-008-00 Dexter Predator DX2 Electric Brake Controller with Inertia Sensor - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional

Replaces 58-8

8506920 Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long

Replaces 20127

Item # DX66CR





Video of Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 1991 Ford F-150

Today on our 1991 Ford F150, we will be installing the Tekonsha PowerTrac electric brake controller, part number 39523 in conjunction with the ETBC7 Brake Controller wiring as well as the replacement brake control plug in harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite type brake controllers, part number 20127. We will begin our installation here at the rear bumper. We will need to install the bracket to the rear bumper that will hold our 7 pole connector. We will take the bracket and the hardware, put the bracket in place here in the redrilled holes. Slide the bolt through, put the washers on the other side and lock it down with the nut. With both bolts in, we can go ahead and tighten it down securing it to the rear bumper. We are now ready to put the 7 pole into the bracket. We will take our 7 pole connector and the hardware here, put the connector into place making sure that the wires pass through the bracket and with our connector in place, we will pass the bolts through the connector, through the bracket, put the nut on the other side and tighten them down.

With all four bolts in and tight, our 7 pole is secured to the vehicle and we are ready to wire it up. To wire it up, you will notice that the 7 pole has a 4 pole on the other side. This vehicle already has a 4 pole so we will simply plug it in to our new connector and lock it down with a zip tie. This will ensure that it never comes apart where we can then wrap it in electrical tape further securing it and keeping the elements out. With that connection made, we will go ahead and secure it back to our hitch here using a couple of zip ties. We will now move on to our ground and reverse light lead. The white wire here with the ringed eyelet our ground and the purple wire with the yellow butt connector on it is our reverse light lead.

We will not be hooking this up so we are going to go ahead and attach the purple wire to our white wire just to keep it out of the way. With that done, we will find a good grounding location and using a self starting screw, we will attach it here to the frame of the truck giving us a good ground. We will again make sure that all our wires are neatly tucked away and secured with some zip ties. We are now ready to work on our brake control wiring. We will take our duplex wire, remove the sheathing and attach the white wire to the blue wire here on our 7 pole. We will take the black wire and attach it to the black wire of our 7 pole.

With that done, we will go ahead and wrap it in electrical tape just to keep it out of the elements. We can then secure it to the hitch and begin running our wire up to the front of the truck. As we run it up to the front of the truck, we are going to try to stay away from anything hot such as the exhaust or any moving components such as the vehicles suspension or steering as we route the wire. Before we move back to the top side of the truck, we are going to take the included corrugated loom and wrap it around our 7 pole wiring just to give it a good look.Now that we are done underneath the truck here, we move up to the top side. Here in the engine compartment of the truck, we will route our duplex wire up where we can now cut the majority of the sheathing left off of the wiring.

Our white wire, we will route through the firewall of the truck and into the cab. The black wire will continue up the firewall and around to our battery. Here at our battery, we will need about an extra 8 feet of our duplex wire. This will be our power and ground for the brake controller. We will start here at the battery and work in the same way that we ran the black wire back to the firewall where we can then pass it through the same hole that we ran the white wire through. With that done, we will move into the cab where we will mount our brake controller.We will find a suitable location and using the self starting screws, we will attach the brake controller mounting bracket to the dash of the truck. With that done, we can now attach our brake controller to the bracket using the included screws coming with the brake controller. Now that we have our brake controller mounted, we will move over back to our wiring. We will take our replacement brake control plug in harness and the wires that we ran into the truck from the firewall. We will connect the white wire from the duplex wire to the white wire on the harness. We will connect the black wire on the duplex wire to the black wire on the harness. We will take the white wire that was by itself coming through the firewall and connect it to the blue wire of our wire harness. The red wire will need to make a connection at our brake light switch. We are going to go ahead and extend our red wire just to make sure we can route it without getting in the way of any steering components or other electric accessories.We will now locate our brake signal. Heres our brake switch where we will back probe our connector. We will want to connect to the wire that energizes when you press on the brake. Now that weve located it, we will now take the wire tap included with hour ETBC7 and connect the red wire to the solid green wire on our brake light switch. You may need to peel the sheathing from the brake light switch wiring in order to get enough wire to tap it. We will now go ahead and plug the harness we just assembled into the brake control harness and secure it up underneath the dash. With that done, we will just make sure that our wiring is all secured underneath the dash where we can reinstall the cover that we removed previously.With everything done there, we will move back out to the engine compartment. We will take our 20 amp fused breaker and attach it to the firewall here. We will have three wires, two black wires as well as one white wire. The black wire that is within the duplex wiring sheathing will cut off, strip it back, and attach our small ringed eyelet included with the ETBC7 kit. We can then take the ringed eyelet and put it over the silver side of the breaker. We will take the excess that we cut from the black wire and attach another one of the small ringed eyelets and we will put it on the copper side of our breaker. This wire will run to our positive terminal on our battery. We will take the 40 amp breaker included with the ETBC7 and attach it to the side of the truck here. We will now take the black wire thats by itself and attach a small ringed eyelet to it. With that done, we will take the small ringed eyelet and attach it to the silver side of our breaker. We will then take another piece of black wire, attach our small ringed eyelet and attach it to the copper side of the breaker. With both breakers in and all of our nuts tight, we will attach the large ringed eyelets to the other side of both black wires where we can now make our connections to the positive side of our battery. We will take the white wire and connect it to the negative side of our battery and with that done, our brake controller is in and we are ready to pull a trailer with brake.That completes our installation of the Tekonsha PowerTrac electric brake controller, part number 39523 in conjunction with the ETBC7 Trailer Brake Wiring Harness as well as the replacement brake control plug in harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite brake controllers, part number 20127 on our 1991 Ford F150. .


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Exactly what I was looking for and needed ! It was delivered very quick . Actually I just ordered a complete wiring harness from you tonight . Your service and follow up is great



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Purchased a Teckonsha Voyager brake controller and the ETBC7 install kit.
The instruction an video were very clear and easy to follow. Installed on a 2007 Ford Ranger Sport. Tech support was also very helpful on the one question I did have.



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Exact fit for my Tekonsha brake controller. Fast shipping, great experience



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The drawtite hitch and trailer wiring harness fit great. Instructions were clear and concise. Installation was a breeze. I am ready to tow my little trailer now. As soon as I get the brake controller installed, I will be ready for my big trailer.



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If your truck comes with the tow haul package.... this item is literally plug and play. I had it wired up and all mounted inside of thirty minutes. It's literally 4 wires and the stock system wires are labeled along with the brake contoller. I haven't tested it yet but so far I am thoroughly impressed!



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Perfectly wired directly to existing wiring that I had for the previous brake controller I replaced with the, Draw Tite I Command. This will make it a lot easier should I choose to upgrade the unit in the future.
Fantastic customer service from Joshua as well.



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Class iii Draw Tite trailer hitch:

This
part was quick and easy to order and I received it sooner than expected. My mechanic said the installation was easily accomplished and looks great on my car. I would not hesitate to order from etrailer again!



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Exact fit to the controller I ordered it for. I used Deutsch connectors on the controller to easily remove it when I need to work on the truck! Having the spare wires there just in case the connections wouldn't work is nice !



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I installed the Curt gooseneck on my 1993 GMC 2 Wheel Dr. 2500 truck. All the components have tight tolerances. It took me eight hours. With a socket and the wrench. Laying on my back. I did have to cut the wheel well lip about 3/8 of an inch off because I could not get that front angle bar to slide in without hitting it, no way around it unless you lift the bed up and I wasnโ€™t going to do that!!. You have to cut it.instructions do not state that. Iโ€™m very happy with the Hitch, it is definitely stout! I did have to make a notch on the outside brackets to go over my airbag bolt. I also had to remove the support bracket on the inside of the frame for the airbag and the crossmember for the spare tire to get the front angled bar in.



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Works as expected. Prompt service from etrailer!



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As always, etrailer delivers. Part was on time and a perfect match for the brake controller. What you don't get from Amazon is the technical support on how to install or use the equipment purchased from etrailer. That's why I keep coming back!



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Works great no problems



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These guys are great they had the installation kit it came with everything you need and even had a video for my specific vehicle to install the brake controller and wire in a 7 pin trailer plug
If you donโ€™t have factory brake controller the etbc7 is an amazing kit they have comes with everything I mean everything



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My truck was stolen and wrecked. I was able to retrieve the Tekonsha Brake controller from under the Dash board before it was hauled to the salvage yard, but not the wire harness. I was ale to order a replacement harness from eTrailer and reinstall the controller in my new truck. I had no problems at all. Thank you eTrailer for the great support.



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Works as intended, but the plug on the back of the controller is a loose connection. Sometimes I would go to brake and find that I had no trailer brakes because the controller lost power. After a wiggle it would start to work again. I was able to shave the Molex plug a bit and now I don't have any problems with it.



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The service you receive from etrailer is top notch. This brake controller has worked very well. I actually swap it between two of our vehicles. Just unplug it from one and plug it into the other.



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Purchased this as part of all parts required to convert 1996 Jayco over to electric brakes. Very happy with results. Surprised to see after winter in storage that the battery supply still shows full charge.



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The controller is on 24/ 7.I wish it turned on with the truck but this is more of a criticism of the truck not the controller I added a toggle switch so I can turn it off when I will not be using the trailer for a long spell.



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Got here early and everything was fair price



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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat, Item # ETBC7
I installed this 7-pin plug kit on my 2008 Jeep JKU to add power and trailer brake control.
I also purchased :
Draw-Tite I-Command Trailer Brake Controller Item # 5535
and
Curt No-Drill Bracket Item # C57202
along with a little extra wire, just in case.

The kit quality was great. It shipped with everything I needed, sans the controller and bracket above. I used a cordless drill, a quarter inch drive socket set, screwdrivers, wire cutter/crimper, pliers, black electrical tape, half inch loom (plastic flexible conduit) and quite a few extra zip-ties I had laying around. I needed the Curt bracket to mount the 7-pin plug farther away from the muffler that runs parallel to the bumper in Wranglers.

I first ran the grey jacketed wire from the rear bumper all the way to the engine compartment. This was the hard part for me since I'm old and a little more round than I'd like. I didn't need to raise the jeep since it already has a 2 1/2 inch lift. I zip-tied the jacketed wire to the frame and brake lines until I found a spot in the frame I could run it through. I ran it out of the frame at the rear of the left front wheel well and up into the engine compartment. There is a (very handy) rubber plug in the firewall just to the left (outboard) side of the brake vacuum booster. I made a small slit in the rubber plug. I removed the outer jacket from the wire at that spot and fed the white (future brake controller wire) into the cabin of the jeep. I ran the black wire, in a wire loom/conduit across the top of the firewall to the battery. I had enough extra wire to run the brake controller power and ground wire from the battery, across the top of the firewall in the same conduit, and into the cabin through the same rubber plug/grommet. I drilled small pilot holes to mount the two circuit breakers. I then connected the wires at the 7-pin plug at the rear bumper. I again made a pilot hole and then mounted the ground wire with the self-tapping screw provided in the kit.

Here I'd like to mention, I would have been happier with heat-shrink connectors. I could have gone to town and bought some, or I could have soldered the connections. Instead, I just used the provided connectors and a LOT of black tape. If I have any corrosion issues later I will replace the connectors provided in the kit.

I wired and mounted the brake controller. This would have been super easy if I could fit under the dash. I dislike using the little blue inline wire connectors (self stripping connectors) but it was a godsend when working one-handed under the dash. I mounted the controller bracket and covered most of the exposed wiring with black tape for aesthetics.

If I was 20 or 30 years younger, I would have had this whole kit installed in about 1 1/2 hours. I am very happy with the quality of the materials. Many others have already noted the bracket is not quite perfect where it is designed for the four wire plug to slip in. The four wire plug had moved slightly on my 20 minute drive to work and would likely have fallen out if I went much further. I may put a wrap of electrical tape around the plug to tighten up the fit. Otherwise I will see if a zip-tie or a drop of superglue will hold the four wire plug in place. I was a wee bit skeptical about the sturdiness of the no-drill bracket as it's held in place by what looks like a hose clamp. I am happy to report, the clamp is heavy duty and well made. The no-drill bracket with the 7-pin and 4-pin receptacles are very sturdy and secure. The instructional videos on etrailer's website made the job easy to understand.

If I had this job to do over again, I would definitely use the same products from etrailer.



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Worked Great.



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Exactly what I needed



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I am very satisfied with the Dexter Axle Predator Electric Brake controller. I purchased the Dexter brake controller to be compatible with Dexter car trailer axles on a 16 foot car hauler. The braking unit is very useful when towing in very steep and winding mountain terrain. I feel that the braking is a necessary safety item when towing in a hilly or mountainous environment and the Dexter Predator brake controller provides the great control and driver peace of mind knowing that a heavy load can be managed. The unit installs very easily with the proper adapter.



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One year later I'm extremely pleased with this purchase. I often chuckle when I see stock hitches and the whole thing is visible while mine is neatly tucked under with everything hidden except for the 2" receiver. 10/10 have recommended etrailer on many occasions to friends and family for their service and know-how. Since installing my hitch I towed a pop up camper 1500+kms and do frequent trips to the dump or my local dirt and gravel yard for supplies. Love it!



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My brake controller was a great match for my needs. I have a 4 brake trailer which gets the proper control from my Dexter unit. From empty weight to heavy load the adjustment is just a slight roll of the knob. I like the digital read out so I can glance down to check system operations. It does great f or me and fit right in to the factory wire set up in my truck


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    The red wire from your Dexter DX2 brake controller # 58-8 needs to be wired to the cold side of the stop light switch, which on your 2013 Chevy Silverado corresponds to a light blue wire with a white stripe. This wire should ONLY be hot when the brake pedal is applied. The rest of the wires actually match up with the same color wires on your truck as follows: Dark blue on brake controller - To dark blue on vehicle White on brake controller - To white on vehicle Black on brake controller...
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  • What is the Wire Gauge Used for the Dexter Predator Brake Controller for a 2008 Chevy Silverado
    No problem, I'm happy to help. I went out to the warehouse with our little wire gauge measuring tool to measure the wires on the Dexter Predator # 58-8. They all came up as 14 gauge (btween 12 and 14 but closer to 14). So a butt connector such as # DW05714 would work for the installation.
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  • Fuse and Circuit Breaker Installation Help For Dexter Predator Brake Controller in 2008 GMC Sierra
    When installing the Dexter Predator Brake Controller # 58-8 in your 2008 GMC Sierra you will want to follow the Dexter instructions and install the specified fuse and self-resetting circuit breaker as indicated. The vehicle manufacturer installs fuses to protect the OEM electrical components in the vehicle so any aftermarket accessory that is added will need to be protected independently of the factory fuses and circuit breakers. To correctly install the Dexter Predator you will leave...
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  • Where Do the 4 Wires of a Brake Controller Go for Installation in Vehicle
    The four wires and their functions are: White: Ground wire, connected to negative side of battery. Blue: Electric brake wire, ran to the brake output circuit of your 7-way with 10 gauge wire like # 10-1-1 sold by the foot. Black: 12v power wire, connected to the vehicle positive battery terminal with a 40amp circuit breaker, part # 9510. Red: Stoplight switch circuit. This will get run to the wire on your stoplight pedal assembly that sees voltage only when the brakes are applied. Use...
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  • Recommended 7-Way Upgrade Kit For A 2002 Ford F-250 With A Factory 4-Flat
    If you're trying to just add a 7-way to your 2002 Ford F-250, and you've already got a 4-flat then you'll just need the: -Curt Trailer Connector Adapter # C57672. This adapter will plug into your existing 4-flat, and will splice to your battery, brake output wire, and 12v power. There is not going to be a plug under your dash for this to splice into, but the good news is you do not need to wire everything from scratch since you've already got a 4-pole. As far as plugging in your actual...
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  • Most Economical Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring Harness For a 2023 Honda Pilot Touring
    Our etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e27KR you found is our most economical custom fit receiver for your 2023 Honda Pilot Touring edition. For the wiring you can select from either the 4-Way # C48ZV or the 7-Way # C35ZV depending on the types of trailers you will be towing. If you have a trailer with a 7-way you are also most likely going to need a Trailer Brake Controller # 39510 along with the Wiring # 20127 to connect it. This is one of our most economical and reliable proportional...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow Trailer With Brakes Using 1992 Dodge D250
    The first thing you will need for your 1999 D250 is a 4-way. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C55317 plugs into the connection points behind your rear bumper and will allow you to power your trailer's signal lights. Once the 4-way is installed, you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This kit comes with the adapter, wiring, breakers, and everything else required to upgrade your 4-way to a 7-way. The connector has a separate 4-way...
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  • What Does Lever On Side of Hayes HA81742B Energize III Brake Controller Do
    The lever on the side of the Hayes # HA81742B Energize III brake controller is what levels the internal pendulum for the accelerometer that determines how quickly the vehicle is braking. Once installed, the lever should be pointed downward, at a 90ยบ angle to the floor of the vehicle. This controller has a rudimentary display consisting of one LED, which isn't very user friendly. If you're pretty experienced using brake controllers, this might be a good choice for you but if you aren't,...
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  • Parts Needed to Convert a 4-Way to a 7-Way on a 1994 Ford F-150
    You are exactly right in your findings. The Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 will give you a fully functioning 7-Way on your 1994 Ford F-150 once installed. This also includes a 4-Way connection for those smaller trailers you may end up towing as well. The Brake Control Plug-In Harness # 20127 will install in the Tekonsha PowerTrac # 39523 and give you the wiring needed to connect the brake controller to the appropriate locations on your 7-Way and F-150. I have attached an installation video...
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  • Parts Needed to Add 7-Way to 2013 Toyota Highlander With 4-Way
    By 7-round, I assume you mean 7-blade, and the answer depends on if you want to use your trailer's electric brakes or not. If you do, what you will need to do is add a 7-way to your 2013 Toyota Highlander with the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This will give you a working 7-way and the parts needed to install and use a brake controller like the highly effective yet budget-friendly Brake EVN # TK63VR with Brake Control Harness # 20127. Or, if you do...
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  • How Do You Unplug The Wiring Connector On Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller?
    To disconnect the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 you will need to lift the end of the retainer on the Harness # 20127. This will allow you to remove it from the controller. A Pick Tool # 301-17144 may be needed if you cannot easily access this part of the controller.
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  • Recommended Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers
    There is not a fit for your 2020 Honda Passport. I checked with manufacturers like Tekonsha and Curt and they don't have a confirmed fit for the 2019 model either. The 2019 Pilot and the Passport are not the same in their wiring. If you already have the 7-way, I recommend the # 5506 for the wiring on your Tekonsha Primus IQ. If you don't have the pigtail use the Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long # 20127.
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  • When Should Light on Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller Be On
    Based on what you described you do have your Tekonsha brake controller wired correctly in your 2006 Ford E-350 van as there should be 12 volts on the blue wire when you are using the manual override. In regards to the light on top of the controller not being on, I believe that means you have the Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller # 39510. That light (as shown in the accompanying photo) will actually only come on when you have a trailer connected. From what you described it sounds...
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  • Brake Controller Wiring Harness for a 2013 Chevy Tahoe
    I have a solution for you but the Tekonsha Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers item # 3016 does not fit your 2013 Chevy Tahoe. It is for 2014 GM trucks and suv's. The correct wiring harness you will need to connect your Tahoe to the Tekonsha PowerTrac Electronic Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Time Delayed item # 39523 is the Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long item # 20127. I have attached an installation video.
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  • Finding Stoplight Circuit on 2018 Mazda CX-9 for Brake Controller Install
    Hey Zach, so we haven't had the chance to install a brake controller in a 2018 Mazda CX-9 so we don't have the wire color for the stoplight circuit switch but we can still help. The easiest is to use a circuit tester like the part # PTW2993 to test all of the wires that lead to the brake pedal switch till you find the circuit that only has voltage when the brakes are applied. But when you connect to this you are simply attaching to the circuit and not cutting it and preventing it from going...
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  • What is the Ball Height of the Stealth Hitch # 391HYUNPALIS19T on My 2022 Hyundai Palisade?
    When the Stealth Hitch # 391HYUNPALIS19T is installed on your 2022 Hyundai Palisade, the height from the ground to the top of the ball is about 18 inches. The great thing about this hitch is that it comes with a vehicle-side 7-way wiring harness to provide you towing capabilities. If you need a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510 or the Curt Echo # C51180. Both of these controllers are proportional controllers which means that the controller activates the trailer...
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  • Brake Controller Harness For Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller For 2013 Chevy Silverado
    There isn't a plug-and-play wiring harness for any brake controller for a 2013 Chevy Silverado, even with the tow package. So while we do have a harness for your Primus brake controller, it is a splice-in harness: - Replacement Brake Control Harness # 20127
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  • Which B and W Trailer Hitch for 1984 Dodge Ram 250 Custom
    For your 1984 Dodge Ram 250 custom the correct B and W trailer hitch comes down to the style of bumper you have. The part # BWHDRH25122 fits a standard size bumper which looks like an average truck bumper and drops down 2-3/4 inches from truck frame to hitch crosstube. The # BWHDRH25198 instead fits if you have a deep drop bumper which looks taller than a normal one. It drops down 5-1/8 inches from where it attaches to the truck frame to the hitch crosstube. I'd be willing to be if you...
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  • Recommended 7 Way Wiring Harness for 2004 GMC Savana Cutaway
    Since you don't already have the factory wiring for a towing package on your 2004 GMC Savana Cutaway 3500, you'll first need to add a 4 way connector; to do this I recommend using the Tekonsha 4-pole Hardwire Kit with Circuit Tester # 18252 which will need to be hardwired into your vehicle electrical system. From there, to add the appropriate wiring for a brake controller, you need to add the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 , which will put a 7 way connector...
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  • What Brake Controller Will Work With My 2022 Chevrolet Suburban
    When it comes to your 2022 Chevrolet Suburban the Tekonsha Brake Controllers do not have the plug and play adapters for your vehicle. You will have to splice those 4 wires into your Prodigy P3 controller using the Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness # 20127, and this will activate your controller. I linked an installation video below on a different vehicle but it is the same concept.
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  • Why is There Only One Ground Wire on the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole Part # 37185
    The Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole part # 37185 has both 4 and 7-way trailer connectors. There is only one ground wire for both connectors as that is all that is needed. The ground wire for the 7-way and 4-way trailer connectors are combined into one wire which eliminates the need to ground two separate wires with the same function. If you will be towing a trailer with brakes you will need the wires that connect the 7-way connector to a brake controller and for that you will want to...
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  • What Wiring Harness and Brake Controller do You Recommend for My 2014 Honda Odyssey?
    For wiring to add a brake controller to your tear trailer when towing with your 2014 Honda Odyssey, the vehicle must first have a 4-way wiring harness. If you need a 4-way, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118521. This harness comes with a better converter box than the Curt # C56378 or the Hopkins # HM11143114. Once the 4-way is installed, you are ready for the 7-way. For that harness, I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer...
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  • Installing a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2012 Dodge Caravan with Tow Package
    I spoke with a colleague who worked at Chrysler and he stated that they do not put the trailer hitch and 7-Way wiring on the Grand Caravan at the factory. That is something that the dealer installs. In any event here is what you will need to do. The brake controller will need to be hardwired into the vehicle. The white wire on the brake controller will need to get connected directly to the negative terminal on the vehicle battery. The black wire will need to connect to a 30 amp circuit...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver, Wiring Harness and Brake Controller for 2018 Mazda CX-5
    We can get you set up with the trailer hitch receiver, wiring harness and brake controller you need for your 2018 Mazda CX-5, starting with the hitch, and for that I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76138. I prefer the Draw-Tite over the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13315 or etrailer Trailer Hitch # e98902 due to the Draw-Tite's larger capacities which speak to its overall strength, but essentially the two are otherwise interchangeable so you can go with the least expensive option...
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  • 7 Pole Compatibility on a 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon
    We have not experienced any issues with installing a brake controller on a 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon. We will typically disconnect the battery when installing # ETBC7. That is the kit I would recommend installing on your vehicle to get 7-way wiring. If you are needing a brake controller, I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR for its compact size and Brake EVN # TK63VR and # 20127 for its easy to use design.
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  • What 4-Way and 7-Way Wiring Harness do I Need for Towing on My 2022 Toyota Sienna XLE?
    As far as wiring, if you need just brake lights/signal lights alone, you will only need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # TK69FR. The T-One includes a ModuLite power converter to ensure that your vehicle's wiring matches that of your trailer. This harness will work with all Sienna models (including your XLE). If you are looking to add a brake controller to the trailer, you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV...
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  • How Can I Use One Brake Controller on a 2006 Jeep Commander and a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
    The Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller, # TK90160, would be an excellent choice for your 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and your 2006 Jeep Commander. This brake controller comes with one wiring harness and dash clip, so you will just need one more wiring harness, # 20127, and a way to secure the controller. This will allow you to move the brake controller and transfer it from Jeep to Jeep. The brake controller wiring harness will need to be completely hardwired for both Jeeps with the...
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  • Parts Needed for Installing Voyager Brake Controller 39510 in 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
    In your 2013 Chevrolet Silverado you will install the Tekonsha Voyager brake controller # 39510 by hardwiring it to the vehicle wiring already present under the dash. You will use harness # 20127; this does not come with the controller so order it in addition to the Voyager. If at your rear bumper you have a bundle of wires you'll use # PK11898 for a 7-way. If instead you have a round connector with a cap, then use part # 30955, which will plug in to that connector. I have linked both...
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  • What 7-Pin Harness Fits My 2022 Jeep Wrangler without Tow Package?
    Yes, we do have the 7-pin you need for your 2022 Jeep Wrangler without the tow package. It is the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat # ETBC7. With this kit, you splice in the wiring of the setup with your factory wiring with no tow package required. I went ahead and attached a video that shows the harness being installed on a 2013 Jeep Wrangler for your convenience. It is important to note that in order to install the # ETBC7, you must have...
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