Installing a Brake Controller on a 2007 GMC Savana Van

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Is there a two plug adapter for a 2007 Savana 3500 that works with this brake controller or do I need to manually wire it with the included harness?

asked by: Nathan

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A brake controller will have to be hardwired into your 2007 GMC Savana. If your van came with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector, then the brake output wire should already be ran back to the 7-Way. It terminates under the dash near the emergency brake pedal. It should be a blue wire.

The remaining wires will have to be hardwired in. White grounds to the negative battery terminal. Black goes to the positive battery terminal via a 30-amp circuit breaker. And red goes to the cold side of the brake switch. For the white and black wires, I recommend wiring kit # 5506 which includes wire and circuit breakers.

For the red wire look at the wires on the brake switch (above the brake pedal) and find the white wire. That should be the wire you need. To make sure test it with a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 or a meter if you have one. You need the brake switch wire that only has power when the brake pedal is pressed and not when the head lights or turn signals are on.

I have included links to a video and help article that will help. Not all of the information will pertain to the installation so follow the relevant parts.

If the van did not come with a factory trailer connector, then you would start by adding a 4-Way, # 118392, and then using # ETBC7 to complete the installation. The links I provided will also help with this type of installation.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

It sounds like you are nearly complete but just for your reference your van may already be pre-wired for a brake controller. If you look under the dash of your 2011 GMC Savana RV cutaway there should be a wire bundle held together with white tape.…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

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Answer 5

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 6

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

The first thing you will need for your 1999 D250 is a 4-way. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C55317 plugs into the connection points behind your rear bumper and will allow you to power your trailer's signal lights. Once the 4-way is…

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Answer 9

Hey Richard, thanks for reaching out! The Dexter DX7.5 Drop-N-Go Brake Actuator #099-175-00 is a great option for a replacement actuator because it's a direct replacement for the common Model 60 actuators that were popular in the '90s.…

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Answer 10

There are a number of factors involved when converting a semi 7-way to an RV 7-way. Semis generally use a 7-pin round pin socket, similar to #PK11720. And RV style 7-way uses blades, like #PK12706. We do not offer any pre-made adapters to make this…

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Answer 11

Either way is correct. It depends on if you want to keep the semi-style 7-Way (if you need to tow that type of trailer) or if you will never be towing a semi-trailer. If you need to keep the 7-Way semi active on the truck, then you would need to make…

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Answer 12

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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