Brake Controller 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit without the Pre-wired 7 and 4 way Trailer Connector
Question:
I have a 2000 Honda Odyssey with Curt Class III Round Tube receiver hitchinch C13068 and the OEM electrical harness routed through the bumper channel out a hole in the bottom of the bumper cover. The harness has a 4 pole connector plugged into a Curt Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole w/Test Lampsinch C57674. I recently bought a used 2008 Jayco 1206 and this TV wiring configuration worked to get the trailer home.inch But now I need to add the brake controller Im thinking about the Tekonsha P-3 and the associated wiring to the C57674 adapter. Is there a less expensive version of the Brake Controller 7 and 4 Way Installation Kitinch ETBC7 that does not come with the Pre-wired 7 and 4 way connector with mounting bracketinch since I already have C57674? ...or could you provide a listing of all the component pieces that I would need to assenble a kit that is equivalent to ETBC7? Also, what is the best way to get a finishedinch looking mechanical installation of the C57674 connector on the round tube receiver? Right now I just have it attached with zip ties its pretty ugly. Would Drawtite 6 and 7-Way Trailer Connector Mounting Box for Round or Square Tube Hitchesinch 18159 work with C57674? If so, how would you suggest mounting the 4 pole connector? Would I discard the mounting bracket that came with C57674 and use something like 4-Flat Universal Mounting Bracketinch 118149?
asked by: Jason
Expert Reply:
What you can do to complete the installation of the CURT 7-Way and install a Tekonsha P3, # 90195, is to use the Wiring Kit # 5506. You would also need one 40 amp circuit breaker for the 12 volt hot lead, # PK54540. You would still follow the FAQ and video for the # ETBC7 which I have linked for you.
The Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole, # C57674, should have come with a mounting bracket and self-tapping screws so that you could mount it to a flat surface (not the hitch) under the vehicle. Something like the mounting box # 18159 is not going to work because the adapter also has that 4-Way flat connector and the mounting box does not have a place for it.
What you could do is use # C57202 or # 18140 with the bracket that comes with the adapter for a more professional appearance.
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