Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2016 Chevy Tahoe

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Brake control recommend for 2016 Tahoe with factory 7-pole

asked by: Lacho

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For your 2016 Chevy Tahoe I recommend the P2 brake controller # 90885. This is a proportional controller that will apply the trailer brakes in proportion to how much the Tahoe is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on the trailer and vehicle brakes. The P2 is also easy to set up and use and it's reliable.

To plug the P2 brake controller into your Tahoe you will also need wiring harness # 3016. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation of the P2 using the 3016 harness.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The factory trailer brake controller port on your 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is located underneath the dash just to the left of the steering wheel. It will be taped to another harness so it may take a bit of looking to find. Keep in mind that if your…

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If your 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe does not have the factory tow package then the plug may not be there. If this is the case you would need to hardwire in a brake controller. If your Tahoe does have the tow package then the plug will be under the dash.…

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

Hello Dan, I can definitely help with this. It is completely normal for the Curt TriFlex brake Controller #C24VV to show the current gain setting when the brakes are applied, or when the manual override is pressed. It sounds like you have the gain…

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Answer 11

We have not had the opportunity to do a brake controller installation on a 2023 Nissan Frontier yet. But if the plug is located in the same place as the 2022 model year, then the plug will be tucked behind the kick plate located to the left of the…

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All the brake controller needs to sense a trailer connection so that you can test it is a slight amperage draw on the output circuit. For that you can use a circuit tester like the part #PTW2993 with one pin grounded and the other on the output pin.…

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