Brake Controller Recommendation for an RV Built on a 2012 Ford F-53 Chassis

Question:

Hi Im looking at buying a dolly to take our car on our vaccation trips. I want to order your most sophisticated brake controler always tought that gou get what you pay for .. . Knowing from your site that its not that complicataed to have the eloctric brake , I have changed my mind and wont get the hydrolic brake dolly. Just want to know where to look for the plug and what it does look...pictures would be appreciated Its on a 2013 Hurricane 32D mounted on a 2012 Ford F53.

asked by: Richard

Expert Reply:

You are in luck because if your RV was built on a 2012 Ford F-53 chassis then the brake controller plug is a lot easier to access than it is on 2011 and older models. It will be located under the dash, to the left of the brake pedal near the emergency brake pedal.

I have linked a video showing this harness being installed on a different vehicle. The plug is not in the same location but it will show you what you are looking for. I have also included a picture that shows it clearly.

For a brake controller and wiring harness I recommend the P3 # 90195 and harness # 3035-P. This controller has numerous presets you can program, easy to understand diagnostics so you won't have to look up codes, mounts a full 360 degrees in the direction of travel (more on that in the linked instructions), and it is compatible with electric brakes as well as electric over hydraulic brakes. I have linked a video review of the P3 for you.

expert reply by: Michael H