Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire - per Foot
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Deka Wiring - 10-2-1
- Wire
- Jacketed Wire
- 2 Wire
- 10 Gauge
- Deka
This combination of 2 heavy-duty 10-gauge wires, jacketed individually and then together, is perfect for installing a trailer brake controller on a vehicle. Sold per foot.
Features:
- 10-Gauge Duplex brake wire made with two plastic insulated primary wires laid parallel
- Wires are covered with a high-quality plastic jacket that protects the insulated conductors
- Conductors color coded for easy identification
- Meets SAE J1128 specifications up to 50 volts
- Insulation is rated to 105 degrees Celsius
- Sold per foot
One wire is connected to the brake controller, which carries the power back for the trailer brakes, while the other is connected directly to the vehicle battery for an auxiliary power supply pin in the trailer connector.
Having both wires in the same jacket makes running them from the back to the front of the vehicle quick and easy.
Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire - per Foot
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Video Transcript for Deka Wiring 10-2-1 Review
Today we're going to take a look at the Decca jacketed 2 wire 10 gauge brake wire and this is sold per foot. I have a sample here, this is just to show you that this combination of the 2 heavy duty 10 gauge wires. They're jacketed individually and then all together. It's perfect for when installing a trailer brake controller on your vehicle. The 10 gauge duplex brake wire made with the 2 plastic insulated primary wires are laid parallel and the wires are covered with this high quality plastic jacket that protects the insulated conductors. The conductors are color coded for easy identification.
You can see a white and a black. This does meet all the SAEJ1128 specifications up to 50 volts and the insulation is rated to 105 degrees Celsius. Basically what this is used for is one wire is connected to your brake controller which carries the power back from the trailer brakes while the other is connected directly to the vehicle battery for an auxiliary power supply pin in the trailer connector. What's nice is having both of these wires in the same jacket. It makes running them from the back to the front of the vehicle very quick and easy.
That should do it for the review of the Decca jacketed 2 wire 10 gauge brake wire and this is sold per foot.
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Deka Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire - per Foot - 10-2-1
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (298 Customer Reviews)
This combination of 2 heavy-duty 10-gauge wires, jacketed individually and then together, is perfect for installing a trailer brake controller on a vehicle. Sold per foot.by: James 09/10/2023
As with past orders on etrailer I received nothing but superb service, advice and recommendations for this project; replacement and upgrade to automatic self adjusting brakes on a two axle travel trailer. Parts were top of the line and installed flawlessly. Highly recommend etrailer once again.
by: Dick02/23/2023
It’s just like the wiring in your house. Very thick and abrasion resistant insulation. Ran it from my 7 pole plug through the frame to the front of my truck behind the front drivers side wheel well.
by: 11/21/2023
In the video it said get the 10' of this wire. My fault, I didn't notice when I bought it that it was by the foot. It shows a roll so I never put two and two together. So I received a 2'section which is completely worthless.
by: Cary 09/08/2023
I think E trailer is the only place to get this. Perfect for trailer wiring and brake controller feeds.
by: Vick03/29/2023
I purchased this cabling to replace existing trailer brake wiring that had failed due to a short circuit. It is heavy duty by sill easy to work with. I would certainly order it again if I have a need. As always etrailer.com provides excellent products and customer service.
by: Sidney 10/25/2022
Good quality wire, works well and easy to use.
by: Paul 05/24/2023
Great product! I was able to complete my electric brake controller installation with ease!!! Great instructional video.
by: Jed 08/30/2023
Great place to buy trailer supplies!
by: Stephen 02/24/2023
Products I received were fine. The shipping was very quick, and arrived quickly. Where etrailer really shined was in their contact help. My email was answered quickly, with alternate suggestions (which were both a closer match and cheaper alternative to my pick) and clearly explained by my online contact. They were a very big help.
I'm a repeat customer of etrailer, and never had an issue. Good people there, period.
by: Jason 10/26/2023
Good gauge of wire and well insulated would buy again
by: Bruce 07/25/2023
Wiring has been good I would recommend it. When I order 33ft however, I received 30 foot roll and another 3 foot piece, not a continuous roll of 33ft. Disappointing.
by: John08/28/2023
I had a great experience. Got the product with no problems.
by: Smitty Smithsonite11/05/2016
These things are major time-savers! Bolt the whole assembly on, wire it up, and go! Can't beat the price either - would cost quite a bit more buying the parts individually. Made a huge difference in stopping power on my 18' Dively car hauler, 9990 GVWR. The brakes were 6 years old at the time, and had tens of thousands of miles on them - abusive miles too, with shoes seizing and dragging, electrical failures causing some to work 3x as hard as others, stop and go MA traffic, etc.
While I was at it, I also grabbed 30' of Deka jacketed 2-wire 10 gauge brake wiring, and redid the whole system from the plug back. I also removed the drums, had them turned at a local garage, and installed brand new bearings, races, & seals. The improvement in stopping power was nothing short of amazing.
I went from having my Tekonsha P3 on boost level 3 at 11 volts +, trailer UNLOADED, to running boost level 1 at 6 volts with 4,000 lbs. on the 2k lb. trailer! BIG difference in stopping power!
Smitty S.
11/5/2017
Seems my brake backing plate installation review got posted under the Deka wire ... but anyway ... the wire is working great a year later. Gone roughly 2k miles with several hundred miles in corrosive road salt. I ran the wire through washers I welded to the inside of the frame. Holding up well with the constant abrasion on our endlessly potholed roads here in Massachusetts. Well worth the price - brakes have been working perfect ever since!
by: Anthony 06/14/2023
It’s wire, worked like it should for the project I had.
by: Richard06/27/2013
My tow vehicle does not have factory connections for trailer wiring. Used this cable for trailer brakes and auxillary power. This cable is just what I needed to run from rear to front of my vehicle on the underside. The sheathing protects the wire from the elements. The shipping was quick.
Richard
12/26/2014
After one year of use, no problems what so ever.
by: Michael Flowers04/01/2014
Hello, this is my second order from the guys at etrailer.com, and let me tell you they ship SUPER FAST, and the constantly keep communicating about your order. These guys don't play around, hats off to y'all. This product worked out great, i did have to cut about 1/3 of the 10ga wire though to get it to fit in my Bargman 7-way. But at least i wont get a current drop though. Very nice insulation jacket too. (Not the hard plastic crap) thanks again guys for great customer service
Michael F.
4/1/2015
Great product!
by: Patrick P10/06/2016
This item was recommended to use with electric brakes. Made sense. When arrived, I found that the wire was to large to fit in the axle tubes and trailer conduit. Recommend that you check to make sure it fits before buying. The product is high quality, and would work great for the application if it fit.
Patrick P.
10/11/2017
Everything has worked flawless
by: Roger04/13/2023
Worked out perfectly.
by: James 08/25/2022
Just what I need to install trailer brake controller
by: David P04/02/2020
etrailer products and service are excellent! With their helpful videos and staff (plus a little help from Curt Manufacturing and our teardrop trailer manufacturer (CampInn)) I was able to install electric brakes on the trailer, and a controller in my vehicle by myself. I had never installed electric brakes before. Everything works perfectly!
by: Mike H10/16/2016
Haven't installed yet, but I'll assume no breaks in The Wire. The wire is high quality and insulation will resist abrasion. If you're hooking up to battery power, do yourself a favor and don't forget to order the appropriate circuit breaker.
Mike H.
10/16/2017
Worked as advertised, and still working
by: Randy06/04/2019
Amazing and professional service! I had to keep myself from completing the job too fast and rushing through steps. Attention to details is a must when working with electrical systems and with some patience I was happy to say I completed a successful job. I will be a repeat customer!
Randy
6/5/2020
As a military member, I am moving again after only a year and I hooked up my trailer to my truck and all of the components worked! I am very pleased with this product.
by: Scott 10/11/2021
Exactly what I wanted and needed. Company was very easy to work with and I will definitely make them a favorite on my computer
Scott
10/13/2022
Great, no problems
by: Kaiser Ford07/21/2017
I love dealing with Etrailer...Excellent customer service....I ordered the Teconsha prodigy p3 brake controller, the universal installation kit for the brake controller...received it promptly...Instructions could not have been any simpler...Installed it on my 2004 winnebago Itasca motorhome and it works perfectly...I have ordered from you all in the past and just placed another order today...You all are on the ball...Thanks Etrailer!!
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Sid
10/26/2023
Still working well, no issues, seems to be very high quality.