Parts Needed to Add Trailer Brake Controller to 2005 Mercury Mountaineer with 4-Pole Flat Connector
Question:
Hello I need to add a trailer brake controller to my 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. It currently had just a four flat connector, can you please tell what all I will need to complete this setup.
asked by: Douglas T
Expert Reply:
Brake controller installation on your 2005 Mercury Mountaineer that has a 4-pole flat trailer connector will require just the brake controller and a 7-way socket.
An outstanding reliable brake controller with versatile features is the Prodigy P2 # 90885. This is the most popular unit we sell and it is highly-rated by our customers for its easy set-up.
Along with this you'll need 7-way # 37185 which plugs in to your existing 4-pole and provides connectors for your brake circuit (blue wire) as well as other trailer functions as noted on the linked photo. I also linked an article to help you with your installation.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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