Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller on 1996 Chevy K 1500 Pickup

Question:

Hi! I recently purchased a 1996 Chevrolet K1500. I have a single axle 15 foot Travel Trailer. I dont have an electric brake controller on the vehicle. Additionally, I dont have a trailer light kit installed. What products do I need for the vehicle to accomplish the installation of an electric brake controller and trailer lights that hook up to my 7-way connector on the camper? Thanks so much for your help!

asked by: Brian S

Expert Reply:

We can get you exactly what you need so you'll have your travel trailer out on the road in no time at all. You'll need the following:

Brake Controller
Trailer Wiring Harness
Brake Controller Install Kit

For the brake controller, I'd recommend going with a proportional controller like the Tekonsha Primus, part # TK90160. The Hayes Energize brake controller you mentioned is a quality unit, but the operation and display isn't very user-friendly. The Primus has a LED digital display that can tell you at a glance what's going on with your trailer braking system. The controller is also self-leveling.

You'll also need a functional 4-pole trailer wiring harness, part # 118315 and the Brake Controller Install Kit, part # ETBC7,.The install kit includes everything necessary to install the controller, including an adapter to convert the 4-pole to a 7-way, hardware, wire and even zip ties for a clean-looking install.

I've linked you to an install video, as well as the instructions for the ETBC7 kit.