The Chevy Atro and GMC Safaris are loosely based on GM trucks, but will not have the brake control wiring like the full-size pickup trucks and vans do.
The installation of a brake controller on a 1999 Astro will be a hardwire installation. I have included a link to a video of a brake controller being installed on a 2003 Chevy Express, the full-size van. It shows the whole process.
To complete the install you will need 3 components. A 4-Way trailer connector installed and operational,... view full answer...
There are a couple things you'll need to drill on the frame of your 2003 Chevy Astro van to install the Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs # AL59521.
The first is a hole to relocate the brake-line bracket, which is just forward of the axle; you'll drill a 5/16" hole to insert a self-tapping screw to do that. Next are holes for the mounting brackets, which are three holes for the driver and passenger side - both upper mounting holes and the rear, lower mounting holes.
You can also... view full answer...
In most all situations this will not be an issue. There is the small chance that the vent on the Valterra Water Inlet for RVs part # A01-2003VP would allow water to seep out in the event of an extreme bouncing situation or at extreme angles with an off road trailer.
By design the tube connecting from the vent to the tank is of pretty good length so the water would have to travel a good distance. Also in most cases they will have looped the tube to help prevent any water loss. view full answer...
To install the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller part # C24VV you will use the Universal Wiring Adapter for Curt Trailer Brake Controller part # C51515. This will get connected to the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller part # ETBC7 to get the signals to the back of the vehicle for you. This is assuming your have a working four pole already there. If you do not add the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # C55411 to have the starting... view full answer...
Wiring color/function on vehicle wiring differs from manufacturer to manufacturer and even among model years of the same vehicle, so the best way to determine the functions of the vehicle wiring is to test it with a circuit tester like # PTW2993.
Before that, there may have been a short on the trailer wiring that has caused the running lights on your 2000 Chevy Astro to stop working. I recommend taking a look at the fuses to determine if the one for running lights has been blown and that... view full answer...
I really need to know the year of your Chevy Astro to determine the best way to install the trailer connector to the van's wiring. The Astro was produced from 1985 to 2005 so that is a big range.
I can tell you that the likely functions of the wires are red or black for 12 volt power, white for ground, brown for running lights, yellow for left turn signal/brake lights, and green for right turn signal/brake lights, and red or black (whichever is not 12 volt power) for trailer brakes. But... view full answer...
The Draw-Tite Wiring Harness, # 18252, will work on your 2002 Chevrolet Astro. This wiring harness will splice into your vehicles tail light assembly wires. You will need to locate the tail light wires on your vehicle and test the wires using the circuit tester that is included.
The wires will need to be matched by function. The brown wire on the wire harness is for the tail lights, the green wire is for the right turn and brake lights, the yellow wire is for the left turn and brake lights... view full answer...
I went out to the warehouse to take a measurement of the Optronics trailer light # MC32AB. On the back where the wiring is the grommet width is 0.65 inches so that is the size hole you will need. You can use an 11/16 inch drill bit which will provide a slightly larger hole. I also made a video for you sharing this information. view full answer...
Trailers do not have what is called a ground fault interrupt on them so on anything electrical, moisture can damage the motor or shock a person. A ground fault interrupt, like in a house, would trip the breaker and not allow power to flow through the device. But trailers are not so equipped.
Even though it runs on just a 12 volt system, the shock will still need to be avoided because it can hurt a person and/or cause electrical problems with the fan. I have included a link to a video... view full answer...
You will need a 12 volt power supply from a battery in order to install the MaxxAir vent you asked about, which is the following part number:
- MaxxAir Mini Deluxe Trailer Roof Vent with 12V Fan # MA00-03851
This vent is a simple 2-wire design with a white ground wire and black power wire that connects to your RV's 12V power supply. It does come with the mounting screws so the only other thing you will need is sealant, the TremPro 644 Silicone Sealant # 0160297. view full answer...
Since your 2005 Chevrolet Astro van did not come with a factory 7-Way trailer connector, it is likely that the bundle of wires you found at the rear of the van are not fully connected. Sometimes wires will be ran in case a vehicle is equipped with the tow package, but if it does not end up equipped with the tow package, the wires may never be connected.
The best solution I can provide that I know will work for you to install a trailer brake controller and 7-Way trailer connector is to... view full answer...
The Air Lift Ride Control Springs, part # AL59521, are designed for the rear axle of the 1999 Chevrolet Astro Van 2 Wheel Drive and 4 Wheel Drive Models. They will also fit the Cargo Van model of the Astro Van.
I do not have any install videos of the Air Lift springs being installed on a Chevrolet Astro Van. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the springs.
I am including a link to the Air Lift Springs being installed on a Ford F-150 truck. The vehicle is different... view full answer...
The 4 to 6-way trailer connector adapter supplied with the Brake Controller Installation Kit has a 4-pole connector that connects to the existing 4-pole on your Astro.
The remaining wires attach as follows:
The black wire provides 12-volt power for use by any trailer mounted accessories requiring a power feed. This wire would run to the positive battery terminal via the 40 amp inline breaker included in the kit.
The blue wire carries the output from the brake controller. It would run... view full answer...
To wire your 1995 Chevrolet Astro Van you will need to access the vehicle taillight wiring either by removing the taillights themselves or by removing an interior panel to access the wiring. Once you have access to the wiring you will need to use a circuit tester, item # PTW2993, to test the wiring and splice the proper wiring from the trailer connector, item # 18002, into the taillight wiring.
The wiring on the connector is as follows. Yellow is left turn/brake light, green is right turn/brake... view full answer...
At one time, I believe there was a plug and play-type connector available, but due to the age of the vehicle and low demand, our suppliers no longer have them available.
The lighting system of the first generation Safari is pretty simple. You can use our hardwire kit, part # 18252. Use the included circuit tester to find the correct functions behind the vehicle tail lights. Connect the white wire to a good ground, the brown wire to the tail light circuit, the yellow wire to the left turn... view full answer...
You can use either the Yakima 54" tracks # Y01127 or 60" tracks # Y01135 on naked roofs without needing to remove the headliner, and as long as you're careful, you won't damage the headliner during installation.
It should be noted that the 60" tracks are usually too long for most vehicles with naked roofs, which is why the title is so vague. The Yakima 54" kit comes with the PlusNut Hardware but to install the 60" tracks on a naked roof you would need to purchase a PlusNut Hardware kit... view full answer...
To install a Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885 on your 1997 Chevy Astro van you will first need a couple more components. The first thing you will need a 4-Pole Hardwire Kit # 18252.
Basically, you will test the tail light wires from your tail lights harness with the included circuit tester for voltage when the different functions of your tail lights are being applied, and then wire by function to the tail light harness.
The white wire will be run to a good metal ground on the body... view full answer...
A harness or a plug and play application is not available for the 1997 Chevy Astro for a brake controller. You will need to do a little hardwiring. Since you already have the blue wire taken care of, I will cover the other wires.
The white wire is the ground. The ground will need to be attached to a length of wire like # 10-1-1, long enough to reach the vehicle battery. You will route the wire through the firewall and over to the battery and connect it to the negative battery terminal.... view full answer...
We have everything needed to install the Prodigy P2, item # 90885, on your 1992 Chevrolet Astro Van.
You will need to start out with a 4-Way trailer connector at the rear of your vehicle. If you do not already have one you can use the 4-Pole Hardwire Kit Including Circuit Tester, item # 18252, to install one. Use the included circuit tester to find the correct functions behind the vehicle tail lights. Connect the white wire to a good ground, the brown wire to the tail light circuit, the... view full answer...
The installation of the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75122, on the 2002 Chevrolet Astro Van will be very similar to what is shown in our video for the 1994 Chevrolet Astro Van and the 2001 GMC Safari.
I have attached a video for you. view full answer...
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