Brake Controller and Install Harness Recommendation for a 2015 Ford F-150

Question:

hi i got a brand new f 150 with max tow pkg.ecoboost 3.5 and brand new trailer when i connect the trailer even no load on it, i have feeling of surging push and keep please advise thx

asked by: Eisa

Expert Reply:

You need a brake controller in your truck so that you can activate the trailer's brakes. Otherwise you will keep getting the surging you described plus may not be able to stop fast enough in an emergency situation. Which is very scary considering how heavy that Bobcat is in the trailer.

I looked at the picture you sent in and it does not appear that your trailer has surge brakes like a lot of equipment trailers will have. But since there is a 7-way connector that would imply that it has electric brakes.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes.

For an install harness for your truck you would need the part # 22292. I attached an install video that shows how this will install as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C