Trailer Wiring and Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2014 Chevy Cruze
Question:
my trailer is equipped with electric brakes. will this connector work with the brakes?
asked by: Ted A
Expert Reply:
The trailer wiring harness part # 118508 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2014 Chevy Cruze, but it will only provide the taillight functions for a trailer. To activate the trailer brakes you will need two more things.
First you will need the part # ETBC7 to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. This comes with everything needed for the install.
Next you will need a brake controller. 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.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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