12 Gauge Black Primary Wire - per foot

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• Adding a Brake Controller to a 2017 Ford Explorer XLT with Factory Tow Package
  If your trailer has electric brakes then I highly recommend using a brake controller to decrease stopping distances when towing and to reduce wear and tear on the 2017 Ford Explorer's brakes. Your Explorer with tow package should include a 7-Way trailer connector which is needed for electric brakes. But also check the glove box for a Ford brake controller harness which they may or may not have included. If you do have the factory brake controller harness then the amount of installation...
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• Breakaway Kit and Wiring Needed To Connect Brakes On a Utility Trailer and Brake Controller 2012 Ram
  First you will need a Trailer Breakaway Kit # C52042. This will include a breakaway battery and breakaway switch. As long as you still have the 7-way # HM20048 and a Junction Box # 38656 still on your trailer you will only need 12 Gauge Wire # 12-1-1 to run from the junction box to the brake assemblies. If you are missing anything else from the trailer please let me know and I can point you in the correct direction. Be sure to inspect the brakes as there could be something wrong with them...
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• How to Connect Horse Trailer with 6 Way Connector to 7 Way Vehicle Plug
  To start, the colors on the trailer really isn't reliable since someone may have changed the wiring at some point; you'll need to test each circuit individually to verify which function it carries and work from there. I'm attaching a diagram of the typical wiring for a 6 way connection that you can cross reference and determine if your wiring matches up. The difference between a 6 way and 7 way connection is that a 7 way connection has a circuit for the reverse lights on the trailer. Now,...
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• Installing Interior Lights in Box Truck With Switch
  You can do exactly what you are looking to do by running wire such as # 12-1-1 from the 12 volt power and then simply wire a toggle switch such as # PK34513 with your LED lights such as the Opti-Brite LED Interior Light # ILL08COB. You will also need some Butt Connectors # DW05745-10 to join the lengths of wire.
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• HydraStar HBA-CAM Adapter Module Malfunctions When Used with Dexter Disc Brake Actuator
  The HydraStar HBA-CAM Adapter Module, part # HBA-CAM, is intended specifically for use with generation 6 and later models of the HydraStar electric-over-hydraulic brake actuators. There is likely a compatibility issue between the HBA-CAM and the Dexter EOH system. Dexter does not recommend use of adapter modules; instead they recommend using a compatible brake controller. The GMC factory controller is not compatible. Your best option is to use an aftermarket brake controller such as...
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• Need Brake Flange For Adding Brakes to Homemade Trailer
  Since your hubs are for 5200-lb axles and you've confirmed that you do have a 3" diameter axle, you'll need the Redline 5 Bolt Flange # 4-44-1 . You should know, if you don't already, that brake flanges need to be welded perfectly concentric. For that reason we generally recommend that the work be done by an experienced trailer shop that has the required jig. To add brakes to your axles you'll need a couple additional parts- brakes and a hub and drum assembly. For brakes I recommend the...
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• Electric Trailer Brakes Affecting Lights on Trailer
  That is truly bizarre and not something myself or others I consulted with here have ever heard of happening. So please keep that in mind but there are some issues that may be causing this to look out for. If other trailers work fine with your truck the issue has to be with the wiring on this specific trailer. First, the most basic thing to do is check your trailer connector for corrosion if you haven't; it could be causing issues with the signals getting mixed or circuits crossing, and...
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• Current Draw and Lift Rate for the Electric Jack w/ Footplate item # EJ-3520-WBX
  The current draw for the Electric Jack w/ Footplate item # EJ-3520-WBX varies depending on the weight load. The jack will also use less power to lower than to lift the trailer. Under maximum load the power required to lift will be approximately 30-amps. It takes about 5 seconds to go up an inch on a 3,500 lbs trailer we had in the shop. If the battery is close to the jack and mounted on the tongue of your trailer you will want to use 12 Gauge Black Primary Wire item # 12-1-1. This is...
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• Installing a Brake Controller on a 2013 GMC Sierra with Factory Integrated Brake Controller
  I have included a link to the help article on installing an aftermarket brake controller on a 2013 GMC Sierra that has a factory integrated controller. Basically, you will wire up the brake controller white, black, and red wires as indicated in the linked article. The blue wire though will need to be ran manually from the brake controller to the back of the 7-Way trailer connector and attached in the 7 o'clock position. For wire you can use # 12-1-1. It is sold in increments of 1 foot...
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• Parts Needed To Hardwire Rocker Switch To Lippert Electric Steps
  Yes, you can wire the steps directly to a rocker switch # LC371010 to your battery if you wanted too. What you'll need to do is follow the directions attached to this answer page. This will completely bypass the control module so you can manually retract/extend the steps. You will need to use # 12-1-1 to run wire to you steps and make your butt connections with # DW05745-10, from here you will run a line to your battery and make a jumper as well with # RM-300115-00. Since the factory...
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• Will the Prodigy RF Brake Controller Fit a 2015 Ford Transit T350
  First, I recommend the Curt T-Connector harness # C56327 for your 2015 Ford Transit T350. You can still use adapter # C57674. The great part about this set up is that if you are using the Prodigy RF brake controller # TK94FR then you only need to hardwire the black power wire from the adapter to the battery via a 40 amp circuit breaker, # PK54540. You will also need enough wire to go from the back of the van to the battery. You can use wire # 12-1-1 which is sold by the foot. Then you...
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• Parts Needed To Give A Dexter 3,500LB Idler Axle Electric Drum Brakes
  You can use the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-468-469 as long as your Dexter Axle does have the Brake Mounting Flange # 4-35, otherwise you will need to have those welded on. These brakes are great as once you have them initially set you will not have to adjust them periodically. They will automatically adjust which improves braking quality and life. The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # 84556UC3 does use the common Bearings # L44649 and # L68149 that come on...
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• Not Getting Power to Auxiliary Power Pin on Wiring Harness
  There are a couple reasons the 12V hot lead pin may not have power on your trailer connector. The first thing that you will want to do is to check to make sure that the wiring for the power is actually plugged into the battery power. This is typically done by using a ring terminal on one of the battery terminals on your 2010 Winnebago Impulse. Another step to take early on in the troubleshooting process is to see if your E-450 has a fuse for the trailer power. If there is a fuse dedicated...
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• Battery Drains when Flat Towing a 2016 Jeep Patriot Behind a Motor Home
  I checked the owner's manual for the 2016 Jeep Patriot and there is not all that much information on flat towing apart from an explanation of the models that can be flat towed. Since the vehicle has a feature that drains the battery while being flat towed I recommend supplying a trickle charge to the battery from the motor home. To do this I recommend using coiled umbilical kit # HM47054. One end plugs into a 7-Way on the RV and the other end plugs into the 6-Way included with the kit....
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• 12 Volt Circuit Does Not Work on a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer
  There are not a lot of boat trailers that require a 12 volt circuit but regardless it may not be a fuse you are looking for but a relay. Consult the vehicle owners manual for the locations of all fuses/relays associated with the factory tow package wiring. If there is a relay for the 12 volt circuit then the only way to really test it is to put a known good relay in its place. The manual will also cover any fuses you may have missed. If your Mountaineer came with a 4-Way and you are using...
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• Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2017 Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum with 4-Way
  To add a 7-Way connector to your 2017 Toyota Highlander which already has a 4-Way installed you will just need a few parts. First for the 7-Way you can use # 37185. This will add the 7-Way and retain the 4-Way should you need it. If your trailer does not require 12 volt power then the only wire you will need to connect, other than the 4-Way, is the white ground wire which will go to a clean, bare metal surface. If the trailer does need 12 volt power then in addition to the 37185 you...
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• Parts Needed To Add A Battery To An Enclosed Trailer
  In order to add an auxiliary battery to your enclosed trailer you would need some primary wire to go from the interior lights to the battery part # 12-2-1 (per foot), a 7-way trailer connector to charge the battery part # PK12706, and then some more primary wire to go from the trailer connector to the battery part # 12-1-1.
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• Parts Needed To Convert Electric Over Hydraulic To Electric Brakes On Dexter 15,000LB Axle
  To confirm that the Dexter Electric Brake Kit # 23-446-447 will operate properly on your Dexter 15,000lb axle you will need to confirm that your hub is compatible with electric brakes. The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # DX78QR for a 15,000lb axle, you can see the smooth surface inside the drum where the mounting bolts are that confirms it will work with electric brakes. The only other parts you will need is some 12 Gauge Wire # 12-1-1 to run from the 7-way connector to the brakes...
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• Parts Needed To Convert Hydraulic Drum Brakes To Electric Drum Brakes On VRSA 12,000LB Tilt Trailer
  First you will need to replace your hydraulic brake assemblies with the Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-7-SA. This kit contains the left and right assemblies for one axle so be sure to get 2 for both your axles. The brakes are self adjusting so no adjustments will be needed once they are bedded in. If your hubs are severely worn or grooved we have the Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly # AKHD-655-6-EZ-K that comes pre greased with the bearings and grease seal installed. I do...
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• Trailer Brake Lights Will Not Work Because Motor Home has Separate Turn Signals From Brake Lights
  Your motor home has what is called a 3-wire system. This means it has separate turn signals from the brake lights. Trailers use a 2-wire system; the turn signals and brake lights are combined. All you need to do is install a converter, # 119178KIT. On this converter, the input side has a red wire for brake lights only, a green wire for right turn only, a yellow wire for left turn only, a brown wire for running lights, and a white ground wire. You just have to use the included circuit tester...
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• Installing Aftermarket Brake Controller on a 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 with ITBC
  To bypass the factory integrated brake controller (ITBC) on your 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 you will need to access the blunt cut wires under your driver's side dash. Once you have these you can connect your aftermarket brake controller. I recommend going with something like the popular Prodigy P3 # 90195 because of how reliable and easy to use it is. You will connect the following wires from the P3 to the following on your GMC: Black - Red/Black White - White Red - Light Blue/White You will...
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• Can The Electric Trailer Brake Wiring Cross On The Rear Axle Instead Of The Front Axle?
  Yes, you can run the 12 Gauge Black Primary Wire # 12-1-1 in the manner that you have described. From the front left brake to the rear left brake, then across the rear axle to the right side rear and front brakes. The brakes will continue to operate properly in this orientation.
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• Installing 7-Way on 2013 Ford Explorer Towing Pop-up Camper with Surge Brakes and Electric Lockout
  If the trailer plugs into a 7-Way then you can use # 30717 and you would just have to ground the white wire and splice the yellow wire into a reverse light wire on your 2013 Ford Explorer. The black wire is for 12 volt power (if the trailer uses 12 volt power) and will need to be run to the vehicle battery via a 40 amp circuit breaker # PK54540 and about 25 feet of wire # 12-1-1 which is sold by the foot. The blue wire you can tape up and stow out of the way. The # ETBC7 kit comes with...
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• Troubleshooting Service Trailer Brake System Error Message on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  This is actually an issue we have run into many times on trucks with the integrated trailer brake controller. The Service Trailer Brake System Error Message you are getting on your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is due to an issue with the controller or wiring not being able to send the power to the brakes on your 5th wheel trailer. You will need to inspect the trailer brake output wire running from the controller to the 7-way connector for any damage, and also check the wiring on the...
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