Trailer Brake Controller Recommendation for a 1997 Ford F-150 Towing a Travel Trailer

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Im new to owning a travel trailer. 30FT Coachman. I need to purchase a brake controller but not sure how to the correct one. I have a 97 Ford F-150 with factory towing. Any guidance is appreciate. Thanks

asked by: Jerry T

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If your 1997 Ford F-150 came with a 7-Way wiring connector at the back from the factory then all of the wiring and everything needed is already on your truck so the installation will be pretty simple! I recommend using the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 which connects to your truck wiring using the adapter # 3035-P.

I really like this brake controller for a few reasons; it's a great entry-level controller that's easy to use and it's backed by a limited lifetime warranty so you can be confident in the quality of the controller. The wiring adapter plugs right into the back of this controller and then the other end plugs into a port under the dash of your truck.

I'm attaching an installation video of the wiring harness and the Prodigy P2 # 90885 being installed on a 2000 F-150 for you to check out.

If the existing wiring on your F-150 is a 4-Way then you'll need to upgrade with the Wiring Kit # 118242, but if you don't have any wiring you'll need the T-One # 118344 and Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 to complete your wiring.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Thanks for reaching out! It looks like your 1998 Coachmen Catalina 298FK travel trailer has tandem axles and is rated for 5,335 lbs so I would guess you have 3,500 lb axles. This means you'll want part #AKEBRK-35-SA for electric self-adjusting…

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Answer 2

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 3

Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 8

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Trailer Brake Controller Recommendation for a 1997 Ford F-150 Towing a Travel Trailer

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