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  • Does the Vehicle Specific Adapter Come with the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller
  • Yes, the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # TK93VR must be purchased separately from the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90195. The Plug-In Wiring Adapter is specific for your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee which is why we do not combined it with the brake controller. The Replacement Mounting Bracket Kit for Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # TK5906 however comes with the above brake controller and will not need to be ordered...
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  • What Trailer Wiring is Included With 391HYUNPALIS19T Stealth Hitch for a 2020 Hyundai Palisade
  • The wiring included with the # 391HYUNPALIS19T Stealth Hitch for the 2019-2020 Hyundai Palisade includes the 7-way trailer connector, but not a trailer brake controller. For a brake controller, I'd recommend a proportional controller like the Tekonsha Primus # TK90160. You'd also need a brake controller wiring kit like # 5506. The 7-way from the hitch would include a wire for the brake output that would need to be extended under the vehicle to the engine compartment and through the firewall...
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  • How To Add A Brake Controller To A 2022 Hyundai Palisade With Tow Package
  • All you need for attaching a brake controller to your 2022 Hyundai Palisade is the receiving-end setup. For that setup, you need to have a 4-way and a 7-way wiring harness in order to use a brake controller. If you do not have the 4-way installed already, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # CU94FR. The T-Connector includes a powered converter to ensure that your vehicle's wiring matches that of your trailer. Once you install the 4-way (or if you already have one),...
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  • Do Brake Controllers Include Custom Wiring Adapter for Installation
  • Brake controllers come with a basic pigtail wiring harness for hardwire installation, or they can come with a connector made to join with a vehicle-specific wiring adapter on vehicles that have a specific port for brake controllers. Since your 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee does NOT have such a port under the dash any brake controller you install will be a hardwired installation. If the GC has no factory trailer socket at the rear then brake controller installation will require our all-inclusive...
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  • What is Included with the Package of the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885
  • Yes, the universal wiring and mounting brackets of the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885 that you see in the product picture are included with this brake controller. I attached a review video for this controller for you to check out as well.
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  • Does the Brake Controller Install Kit # ETBC7 Come with a # 37185
  • The Brake Controller installation kit part # ETBC7 that you referenced actually includes the 7-way connector part # 37185 that you referenced also so you would only want one or the other depending on the situation. If you have trailer brakes you would want the # ETBC7, if your trailer does not have brakes then the # 37185 would be the correct part. I attached installation instructions and an install video for the # ETBC7 for you to check out. For a brake controller I would recommend...
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  • Timbren Axle-Less Suspension # A35RD545E on Trailer Towed By 2013 Ram 1500
  • The Timbren Axle-Less Suspension system you mentioned, part # A35RD545E does include the electric brake assemblies. As you will see in the photo I provided, each brake assembly has two wires extending from the rear. One wire would ground directly to the trailer frame, while the other will connect to the brake output circuit from the trailer connector. The Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885 would be an excellent controller for your needs. I am assuming that your boat trailer uses a hydraulic...
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  • Is There a Brake Controller Adapter for 2017 Ford Transit T250 Without Tow Package
  • On a 2017 Ford Transit T250 without a factory trailer connector there is no brake controller adapter. What you would need to add a brake controller is wiring, the 4-Way # C56327 and 7-Way Brake Controller Install Kit # ETBC7. This kit gets plugged into connection points behind your T250's tail lights and would splice into your vehicle's wiring so to allow you to simply plug in to a high-quality brake controller such as the Prodigy P3 # 90195.
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  • What is Difference Between Tuson DirecLink Base and Lite Brake Controller Models and how to Pick
  • The Tuson DirecLink Base Model Trailer Brake Controller part # 335DL-100 and Tuson DirecLink Lite Trailer Brake Controller part # 335DL-50 are both great brake controller options. The best option for you will be dependent on where you will be doing most of your driving. If you find yourself frequently traveling though town in stop and go traffic then the base model which has the low speed brake adjustment feature would be a really good option but not necessarily required. If you are driving...
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  • What Parts Come with the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller
  • The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller and the plug-in wiring adapter # 90195-3026-P do come together. They can also be ordered separately. The brake controller can easily be installed on your 2012 GMC Acadia with the included vehicle specific wiring adapter. It is plug and play. No other parts are necessary. As to your second question, the Prodigy P3 # 90195 comes with a wiring harness that plugs into the brake controller and the pigtails to wire up to your vehicle. However, the 2008...
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  • Parts Needed to Install Trailer Brake Controller for 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer
  • We do not carry a trailer brake controller called the POD but we do offer many, including both time-delay types like the cost-effective Tekonsha PowerTrac # 39523 up to the best proportional type controllers like the Prodigy P2 # 90885 and P3 # 90195. These are among the most reliable and easy-to-use controllers on the market. Each type of controller offers advantages in certain specific circumstances. The linked article will help explain the benefits of each type. Other parts may be needed...
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  • Does Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver 76112 for 2014 Toyota Sienna Have Tab for 7-Way
  • There is a tab that will allow you to attach a 7-way connector on the Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver that fits your 2014 Toyota Sienna, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76112. This will allow you to attach a 7-way for use when towing a trailer with electric brakes, and to add that to your Sienna you will need the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM11143495 with the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. You can then use a brake controller...
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  • Wire Gauge and Circuit Breaker Required for Brake Controller Isntallation
  • The Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller # TK63VR includes a hardwired connector that is intended to connect to a vehicle-specific harness on vehicles that have a direct connection port or to a pigtail # 7894 to allow a hardwired installation in a vehicle that does not have such a connection point under the dash. This pigtail harness is 34-inches long, long enough for most installations. The black and blue wires on this part are 10-gauge and the others are 12-gauge; butt connectors...
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  • What is Included with the Dexter Trailer Axle # 35545E-ST-89
  • The Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" - 3,500 lbs, # 35545E-ST-89, is a complete axles with electric brake assemblies and brake drums that will have wheel bearings, seals, dust caps, and lug nuts. The electric brakes are activated through trailer wiring that is connected to your tow vehicle and powered by an electric brake controller that is located in the cab of the tow vehicle. Suspensions parts like leaf springs, and hangers, will also...
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  • Which Trailer Connector is Included With Roadmaster RM-2050-1 Tow Dolly
  • Roadmaster does not provide a trailer connector with the # RM-2050-1 tow dolly. If you want the brake functional, you'll need to install a 7-way trailer connector like # PK12706. It does appear that you've found the correct connector, to install your Tekonsha # 90195 P3 brake controller, you'll need the # 3035-P harness.. I've linked to our trailer wiring help article which features wiring diagrams that show how the 7-way would be wired.
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  • Parts Needed to Tow Trailer with Brakes on 2020 Honda Pilot
  • Since you don't have any trailer wiring harnesses on your 2020 Honda Pilot you'll want to start with adding a wiring harness; for that I recommend using the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector # 118286. You can also use the Pollack # PK12711U as the mounting bracket for this connector to give this a nice, clean installation. For the brake controller, I recommend using the Curt Echo Mobile # C51180 since the installation won't require any splicing...
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  • Trailer Brake Controller for 2015 Mazda CX-5
  • The # ETBC7 is going to have everything you need, including the mounting bracket you're looking for, but since the Curt # C13315 has a concealed crosstube behind the bumper, you might have some difficulty mounting the bracket to the tube. For that reason you may want to use the Curt Easy Mount Bracket # C58000 which connects to the receiver tube and provides a mounting surface for your 7-way connector. As for the RedArc Tow-Pro Elite # RED44FR , I can't recommend that enough. It's going...
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  • Recommended Brake Controller for 2016 BMW X5
  • It sounds like you already have a 7 way connector installed on the back of your 2016 BMW X5, so you've already got everything you need to use a brake controller-except the unit itself. I recommend using the Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller # C51180 since it will easily install by plugging into your 7 way connector and provide you with proportional braking for your trailer. This unit is controlled by your Bluetooth enabled smart phone that requires either iOS 8.0 or newer, or Android 4.4...
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  • Parts Needed to Install Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller 90885 in 2007 Silverado Classic
  • Tekonsha's Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885 comes with a universal wiring harness for hardwired installations. But if your truck has a factory-installed 7-way trailer socket at the rear bumper then you can use wiring adapter # 3015-P for easy plug-n-play installation. If you do not have a factory 7-way then you'll also need Hopkins part # HM40975 to complete your installation. The linked video will help illustrate the install process.
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  • What Is Included With Electric Trailer Brake Assembly For 3,500-Lb Axles
  • The etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Assembly, part # AKEBRK-35L is designed for the driver side of the trailer and the brake assembly for the passenger side is part # AKEBRK-35R. These brake assemblies comes with the mounting bolts. The washers and nuts for these brake assemblies are sold separately and are part # BIK-00. Since these are manual adjust brakes, you may need the Brake Adjustment Spoon, part # W80630. A brake controller is needed with electric brakes and if you do not have...
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