Recommended Brake Controller for 2014 Acura MDX

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I have an Acura 2014 MDX with a after market hitch and a Curt 4 wire connector. I purchased an small RV with a single axel about 1900 lbs. The RV is a Canadian company called Safari and the model is a Safari Alto. I need to add a brake controller and have a 7 pin connector. Safari sells a Tekoshi Prodigy RF that mounts on the trailer and connects via the 7 pin. Apparently, it used a wireless car connector so it can be transferred to any vehicle. I am not sure I want wireless. I would prefer to put my own in and have a brake controller installed in the car. How can I wire this properly? Do you suggest a brake controller?

asked by: Alan F

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For your 2014 Acura MDX, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller # 90195. This brake controller features an easy to read LCD screen, performs continuous diagnostic checks, and will automatically level when mounted within a 360 degree vertical range. This is not a wireless brake controller, and it will need to be spliced into your vehicle's existing wiring. The universal pigtail that comes with the brake controller will need to be connected to your vehicle's stoplight switch behind the brake pedal with the red wire, the vehicle battery with the black wire, grounded at the white wire, and to the brake wire at the 7-way connector with the blue wire. I have attached a diagram showing this wiring setup, as well as a help article on installing a brake controller.

In order to install a brake controller in your MDX, you will also need a Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7. This kit will provide you will the necessary wiring, circuit brakes, hardware, and a 7-way and 4-way trailer connector at the rear of your vehicle. I have attached a help article on installing the # ETBC7 kit for you.

expert reply by: Victoria B

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

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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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Yes, you can install a Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11433 on your 2019 Chevrolet Spark. This receiver is capable of supporting up to 200lbs of tongue weight. With each of the Lectric 3.0 e-bikes weighing roughly 60lbs without the battery you will…

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To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Only certain bike racks are rated for use at the back of an RV or trailer but the Hollywood Racks #HR1400Z bike rack is not one of them. Generally, any rack that can fold or tilt, with few exceptions, won't be rated for this applications. The…

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Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part #S39SR with the ramp #S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires…

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I have a solution for you. Here at Etrailer, we strongly discourage using wheel-mounted bike racks like the Kuat NV 2.0 #NV22B for bikes with fenders. Mounting wheels with fenders can cause the fenders to crack or become damaged, especially with the…

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As long as the flat tow wiring is wired in before the 4-Way #C93ZV and you connect the power for the converter directly to the battery it will work. I have seen several use Magnetic Lights #TL21RK which they will wire in on the main harness to have…

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We noticed when we installed the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98856 on a similar 2022 Jeep Wrangler it had 8" from the center of the hitch pin to the rear edge of the stock spare tire. This would likely not allow you to fold up the…

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Generally speaking wheel mount only bike racks are preferred. Especially for people with carbon fiber bike frames since frame mounts aren't recommended at all with them otherwise damage could occur. For other frame designs people still prefer…

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