Can a RV with Air Brakes Have an Electric Brake Controller Installed

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In stead of tapping into my air brake line,could I get the prodigy p2 part#90885 and use for my trailer that I pull behind my motorhome? how hard would it be to hook up in my rv?

asked by: Richard S

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Expert Reply:

That's actually what we recommend the most for people towing trailers with electric brakes that have tow vehicles with air brakes. Installing a P2 part # 90885 will allow you to totally bypass having to interface with the air system and will work very well.

Hardwiring a brake controller isn't too difficult. It basically is just a matter of running a few wires. One to the positive post of the battery, one to the ground, one to the trailer connector, and then one to the stoplight circuit.

I attached a help article on how this is all done as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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