Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Pigtail - Jeep
Part Numbers: 58-8,3014-S
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Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
part number: 58-8
This proportional brake controller keeps it simple with intuitive controls that are easy to use. Includes a large digital LED display, fingertip gain control, a slide-bar manual override, and built-in safety features.
Features:
- Brake controller activates your trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action
- Automatically adjusts trailer's braking based on deceleration of tow vehicle
- Large digital LED display shows your controller settings and monitors voltage output
- Simple, intuitive controls keep your settings in easy reach
- Adjustable gain setting determines the amount of braking output sent to the trailer's brakes
- Built-in, slide-bar manual override activates trailer brakes to control sway in emergency situations
- Deceleration sensor lever lets you adjust initial braking power and aggressiveness for smooth, safe braking
- Built-in safeguards protect your vehicle and trailer
- Current limiter protects vehicle from shorts in the trailer wiring
- Hazard flasher immunity prevents pulsing of the brakes when flashers are activated
- Quick and easy mounting with included bracket and hardware
- 90 To -35 degree mounting range - must be horizontally level
- Pigtail harness hardwires into your vehicle
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: trailers with up to 2 axles (4 brake assemblies)
- Compatible with electric brakes only
- Dimensions: 6-1/2" long x 3" wide x 1-5/8" tall
- Mounting angle: -35 degrees to 90 degrees vertically
- 7-Year limited warranty
Proportional Braking
The Dexter Predator DX2 brake controller comes equipped with proportional braking to give you the best towing experience. Proportional braking means that your trailer brakes mimic your tow vehicle's brakes. If you slam on the brakes in your vehicle, your trailer brakes will activate with the same intensity; if you brake lightly, your trailer brakes lightly too. The trailer's braking is in proportion to your vehicle's braking. This saves wear and tear on the tires and the brakes on both your vehicle and trailer.
The Predator DX2 uses an internal 3-axis accelerometer to sense how your vehicle is braking so it can send the right amount of braking power to your trailer. It measures the inertia of your tow vehicle and activates the trailer's brakes to slow at the same rate. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time.
Large Digital LED Display
The Dexter Predator DX2 features a large LED display that's easy to see so you can check on your current braking output setting with a glance. This display is designed to keep it simple and not overload you with information. The display will also show you the voltage to confirm that the trailer brakes are receiving power.
Braking Output
During the initial setup process, use the thumbwheel on the front of the brake controller to adjust the braking output. The output control lets you set the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. Typically, the output is only readjusted when you experience changing road conditions or if the weight of your trailer changes. The power output control on this brake controller lets you set the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. Typically, the power output is only readjusted if you switch from a heavy, loaded trailer to a much lighter, empty trailer - or vice versa.
During the initial setup process, you can use the thumbwheel to adjust the power output. To get more power to your brakes, increase the power level. To decrease the power output, lower the power level.
Sensitivity Adjustment with Deceleration Sensor Lever
Once you have the overall power set, you can fine-tune the power output by adjusting the sensitivity of the internal sensor. This controls the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking, meaning how quickly the brakes reach the maximum braking level. You can adjust this when you're towing heavy loads and you need more umph to bring your trailer to a stop. Your tow vehicle doesn't need that much power to brake in time, but your heavy trailer does. Boost gets the braking power to your trailer brakes faster and with more intensity so that it doesn't push your tow vehicle forward. To increase the sensitivity for towing heavier loads, move the lever away from you. For a lighter load, move the lever toward you.
Slide-Bar Manual Override
The Dexter Predator DX2 comes with a built-in manual override slide-bar in easy reach, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. To engage the manual override, just push the slide-bar to the left. This will activate the trailer's brakes and brake lights without you having to apply the brakes on your tow vehicle, perfect for limiting trailer movement while you're cruising.
You can also engage the manual override to help you move a sliding 5th-wheel hitch closer to your truck's tailgate for tight maneuvering during slow speed turns. Just apply the manual override to hold the trailer in place while slowly moving the tow vehicle forward.
Quick, Simple Installation
Because the controller operates with an internal inertia sensor, it must be mounted between -35 degrees and 90 degrees vertically. The Predator DX2 also needs to be horizontally level and parallel with the direction of travel to function properly. During initial installation, the deceleration sensor lever must be positioned straight up and down. After mounting the Predator DX2 using the included bracket, hardwire the controller directly into your vehicle.
Installation Accessories
See etrailer.com's exclusive 7- and 4-way brake-control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately) if you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle
Note: One of the following will be required to ensure proper installation:
- 20-Amp circuit breaker (9506P - sold separately) for 2- to 4-brake applications
- 30-Amp circuit breaker (38630 - sold separately) for 6- to 8-brake applications
058-008-00 Dexter Predator DX2 Electric Brake Controller with Inertia Sensor - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
Replaces 58-8
Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Pigtail - Jeep
part number: 3014-S
Streamline the installation of your trailer brake controller with this custom adapter. Simply connect the wires of the harness to your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in port beneath your vehicle's dash.
Features:
- Pigtail wiring adapter eases installation of your electric trailer brake controller
- Connector end plugs into the built-in port beneath the dash of your vehicle
- Wire end connects to the wires on your brake controller with the included butt connectors
- Compatible with time-delayed and proportional brake controllers from TrailerMate, Draw-Tite, and Tekonsha
- Limited 1-year warranty
Installation of Tekonsha Brake Controller Adapter
To install your electric brake controller, you need to connect the wiring of the controller to your vehicle. Certain auto manufacturers offer pre-wired options, typically known as tow packages, wherein wiring is run for you from the dash to the trailer connector on the back of your vehicle. When this is done, a port is installed at your dash so that you can easily plug in a brake controller.
The connector is behind the black cover located to the left of the steering column, just above the carpet. To plug in the adapter, first remove the cover.
To hook this adapter up to your trailer brake controller, just connect the 4 wires of the harness - ground, power, brake switch, and brake power - to the corresponding wires on the brake controller. If your brake controller came with a plug built into its wiring harness, you will have to cut off the plug and connect to the wires themselves.
3014-S Tekonsha Brake Control Pigtail Wiring Adapter - Single Plug - Jeep
Replaces Tow Ready 20276
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Customer Reviews
Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional - 58-8
Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Pigtail - Jeep - 3014-S
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (46 Customer Reviews)
This proportional brake controller keeps it simple with intuitive controls that are easy to use. Includes a large digital LED display, fingertip gain control, a slide-bar manual override, and built-in safety features. Streamline the installation of your trailer brake controller with this custom adapter. Simply connect the wires of the harness to your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in port beneath your vehicle's dash.by: Rancher01/07/2023
Finally a brake controller that does what I set it to, not what it’s little computer brain, designed by someone who has never pulled a trailer thinks it needs to do.
by: Michael 09/22/2022
I installed this controller in my 1982 Chevy K20 pickup.
It works perfectly! Etrailer exceeded my expectations with their level of customer service from the time the order was placed to the products arrival at my home. Truly 5-star service!
The video tutorials are straight forward and very helpful.
The universal installation kit literally had everything needed to complete the job.
Side note:
I would have liked to see the (2) 10ga wires in the insulation to be black and blue, not black and white, no biggie, black on black and white on blue.
Thanks again!
by: Bob J.09/07/2016
I am very satisfied with the Dexter Axle Predator Electric Brake controller. I purchased the Dexter brake controller to be compatible with Dexter car trailer axles on a 16 foot car hauler. The braking unit is very useful when towing in very steep and winding mountain terrain. I feel that the braking is a necessary safety item when towing in a hilly or mountainous environment and the Dexter Predator brake controller provides the great control and driver peace of mind knowing that a heavy load can be managed. The unit installs very easily with the proper adapter.
by: Fred09/09/2017
My brake controller was a great match for my needs. I have a 4 brake trailer which gets the proper control from my Dexter unit. From empty weight to heavy load the adjustment is just a slight roll of the knob. I like the digital read out so I can glance down to check system operations. It does great f or me and fit right in to the factory wire set up in my truck
by: roula m07/25/2017
The parts I ordered were shipped and now are installed on a enclosed trailer that carries a variety of motorcycles. The roads are mountainous and treacherous here so I have to be able to 100% depend on my trailer brakes. The brakes have been flawless, giving me total confidence. Perfect parts, great price. Customer service was a 10. Thanks for all your help !
by: Robert M04/24/2017
Jeep
Received the wiring harness. Found the socket that it plugs into, just as shown and wired the controller up. Seems to be working, but misplaced the bracket for the controller, so, until I can find or get another bracket, I really can't say for sure. I'm very confident that it will be fine, but as for the harness, I'm very happy with it since I don't have to run that extra wire all the way to the back of the Jeep. And, being especially made for the Jeep, it's much more convenient to use. I would recommend this site to anyone.
by: Richard12/28/2022
was difficult to find a good mounting location away from leg room
by: Aaron 02/06/2024
Delivered on time and the right parts
by: Dustin02/18/2018
2017 Jeep Cherokee
This adapter fit my 2017 Cherokee (KL chassis) perfectly.
by: Mark06/18/2020
Item was shipped promptly and was easy to install works great on my 20,000 pound felling goosneck trailer with 4 electric over hydraulic disc brakes.
by: Gary M.06/01/2015
Just finish installing the brake controller so I have not seen it in operation. Everything that was needed for installation was contained in the package. Due to limited access due to the chosen mounting location getting two of the side screws started took some effort.
by: Terry03/06/2017
This is a great product, installation was easy, instructions accurate and product works as advertised. I would do this all over again if needed.
by: Anthony12/29/2018
A great product. Had it installed by my Benz dealership. No adjustments needed.....factory settings were all I needed to tow my boat and trailer.
by: Dennis 06/06/2023
Everything as described.
by: Douglas07/24/2018
2018 Jeep Wrangler
I ordered this for a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL with the factory tow package. Wired right up to the Tekonsha brake controller I had on a previous JK. Worked fine.
by: WalkerEOD11/03/2017
Easy to install and adjust, seems to work well with my Pathfinder. The butt connectors that were included were not the correct size but i wouldn't have used them anyway.
by: Stephen02/05/2022
Easy to set up and use.
by: Chuck 08/03/2022
Products came quickly... what I was looking for.
by: Fred Charlton06/01/2015
good quality product, instructions are easy to follow.
by: Jim S12/17/2014
Great service from etrailer. I have never had a problem with any products I have bought.
Excellent company.
by: Richard 09/12/2022
Easy install and reasonably priced !
by: Roger08/02/2019
All my ordered parts arrived have not installed yet but so far perfect experience.
by: Marvin 06/11/2021
Ordered on a Thursday made it to the post office the following Tuesday.
The part was exactly what I wanted.
by: Johnny rendon08/23/2015
2015 Jeep Cherokee
The part was exactly what we needed, we received the part in a timely manner, thank you for helping us out
by: Tim 09/15/2022
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