Recommended Trailer Brake Controller for 2018 GMC Acadia
Question:
2018 Acadia Our R-Pod has ElectricalBrake System from factory that mean R-Pod is Ready for Us to have the Electrical rakeBoxInstalled in our car?
asked by: Pam
Expert Reply:
Your R-Pod Trailer has electric brakes from the factory, so you will need to install an electric brake controller in your 2018 GMC Acadia. If your Acadia has the factory tow package, then you can simply use the wiring harness # 3026-P and then connect a controller like the Prodigy P3 # 90195 which is my recommendation because of the ease of use. This controller has an LCD screen that takes code deciphering out the equation and offers you presets for the best braking with your trailer. The ease of use is unparalleled.
If you do not have the factory tow package wiring, then you will need to use the Universal wiring kit # ETBC7 which also requires a 4-way. If you don't have 4-way yet, then I recommend # 118720.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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