2014 Nissan NV Brake Controller Recommendation

Question:

I have a 2014 Nissan NV Passenger Van with the pre-wired 7 pin for towing. There is a plug behind the parking brake. I would like to know what brake controller would be recommended and any wiring harnesses. The vehicle came with a wiring harness in the glove box with a plug on one side and wires on the other. Cant I just get a brake controller with a plug harness instead of using the harness provided by Nissan. What are the part numbers for your recommended components?

asked by: RSeidel

Expert Reply:

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes.

Since we don't carry a install harness for your vehicle you will want to use the Nissan harness that came with your 2014 Nissan NV 1500 and then wire the # 90885 using the included universal wiring harness to that harness so that you can easily install the brake controller.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Jonathan

9/8/2020

I have a 2013 NV 1500 with no tow package. When I look online it says the towing capacity of my van is 2000lbs. Is that just with the way it is currently setup, or no matter what I add to it? There is a bumper hitch opening on the van, so if I put a ball there, I believe I could tow 2000 lbs. No wiring as of yet, of course. But if I went through and installed the following - C14000 Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2" - C14000 C45341 Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise - 4" Drop - 17,000 lbs - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - C56148 Does that raise my tow capacity? And if so, what does the new tow capacity become? If not, can it be raised, and what else would I need to do so? Thanks for the help!

Jon G.

9/11/2020

I looked in the online version of the owner's manual and on page 9-21 it looks like the towing capacity is 2,000 lbs if you use the first method you mentioned, but if you use an aftermarket hitch the capacity is increased to 7,000 lbs (provided the hitch is rated that high as well). I recommend confirming this in your copy of the owner's manual. It also mentioned using a weight distribution system if your trailer exceeds 5,000 lbs so keep that in mind. Otherwise the parts you mentioned ate great! Don't forget an appropriately-sized hitch ball and a hitch pin & clip to secure the ball mount.