The trailer brake control and additional plug in wiring harness.
Trailer brake controller and wiring.
Wiring the 7 way trailer connector and brake controller.
In this guide we cover step by step how to install a brake controller.
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This basically just means that when you hit the brakes in your car the brake controller delivers the message to your trailer so that it can stop too.
Installing a brake controller involves disconnecting the vehicle battery mounting the brake controller onto dash and plugging the unit in with a vehicle specific wiring harness.
A brake controller is an electronic device mounted in your dodge ram s cab that receives a signal from the brake light switch whenever you apply your foot to the brakes.
Ensures that your vehicle s wiring matches that of your trailer wiring adapter eases installation of your electric brake controller custom connector end plugs into the built in port beneath the.
Replace the damaged 7 way rv style trailer connector on your vehicle with this t one harness.
Some newer vehicles provide their own brake control jumper harness which makes the install a plug and play affair.
Return to the duplex cable under the hood where the brake wire now white needs to be separated from the 12 volt hot lead black.
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If you would like to give some information about your vehicle i could make a more specific recommendation on how to wire it and let you know if any other parts are needed.
It then sends a signal out through the trailer wiring coupler to engage the trailer s electric brakes.
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If your vehicle is not equipped with a plug and play harness you can also splice in wiring for connecting a brake controller.
Most brake controllers are adjustable.
Includes digital display audible alert and manual override.
Brake controller engages trailer s brakes in proportion to deceleration.
All brake controllers wire pretty much the same with a white ground wire a black power wire a red brake switch wire and a blue brake feed wire that goes to the trailer brakes.
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A trailer brake controller is a small electronic device that installs in your tow vehicle s cab and activates your trailer brakes via an electrical signal whenever you apply your tow vehicle brakes.
Mounts with included sleeve within a 125 degree range.
The wiring harness shown is typical of any electric brake control installation.
Modulite reduces strain on wiring system brake controller adapter plugs in beneath your dash and lets.
Easily adjust power output and braking aggressiveness.
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The 12 volt hot lead will stay under the hood where it will be connected to the positive post of the battery via a 40 amp circuit breaker.
