Recommended Trailer Brake Controller for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Factory 7-Way

Question

Question:

Our 2018 Grand Cherokee has factory 7-way wiring and we now need a brake controller to use with our camping trailer. I hear people say Prodigy controllers are very good. Do you carry those and are they better than others? Which do you recommend?

asked by: Cornelius

0

Expert Reply:

The Tekonsha Prodigy Series trailer brake controllers, the P2 # 90885 and the similar P3 # 90195, are both excellent quality controllers with a proven track record of reliability.

I recommend the P3 # 90195 over the P2 because it has a much nicer display that is easier to read and because it allows you to store specific braking power settings so you can call them up at any time without having to re-set the power and boost controls. The few more dollars spent will give you a better-performing controller that will be easier to use and that will last for years.

Both share the same core technology of speed-sensing proportional braking to slow your trailer right along with your Grand Cherokee and both install simply, just by plugging in the mating wiring adapter # TK93VR between the back of the controller and the connection point under the dash on the GC. This under-dash connection is shown in the linked photo and in the installation video at the
3:00 mark. The connector is gray.

If you have a smartphone and you prefer an even easier installation you might consider the Curt Echo # C51180. This controller actually installs in your 7-way and pairs with your smartphone which acts as its display. We even offer a phone mount from RVS you can use, part # RVS-CEL-M1. Some will prefer the larger smartphone display and the freedom from having to get under the dash to plug in a wired controller. For some, especially taller folks, the dash-mounted controllers will be a cumbersome obstruction inside the passenger compartment.

The Echo requires no changes to the interior of your vehicle and it is easily moved to another one that has a 7-way. The linked video will illustrate the features and installation of this innovative brake controller.

expert reply by: Adam R

0

Answer 1

The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller, Item #90195, does not come with the harness because each harness fits a particular vehicle. For your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, you need the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter, Item #TK93VR, if you have…

view full answer...

Answer 2

If you have a factory 7-way connector at the rear of your 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee you can use a plug-in adapter when installing a brake controller. I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part #90885. This is a proportional brake controller that…

view full answer...

Answer 3

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

view full answer...

Answer 4

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

view full answer...

Answer 5

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

view full answer...

Answer 6

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

view full answer...

Answer 7

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

view full answer...

Answer 8

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

view full answer...

Answer 9

The 40 amp fuse for your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado tow package is used for the 12 volt battery charge circuit. This fuse is located toward the front of the underhood fuse box closest to the front auxiliary positive post (see photo). There may be a…

view full answer...

Answer 10

On a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500, If you are facing the front of the truck looking at the power distribution box, there will be a post at the back left side and a fuse slot near it. It is that fuse slot that you will install a 30 amp fuse. I have…

view full answer...

Answer 11

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

view full answer...

Answer 12

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

view full answer...

Recommended Trailer Brake Controller for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Factory 7-Way

Products Referenced in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching