What Size Wire Should be Used for Wiring the Blue and Black Brake Controller Wires
Question:
Hello, I am wiring a 30ft chevy motorhome for a brake controller that will operate a 2 axle trailer brakes on 4 wheels. I need to know what guage wires are needed for the blue wiring coming from the controller and for the positive battery wire. Both will be about 32ft long. Thanks Ron
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Expert Reply:
We actually sell a duplex cable that would be perfect for this application. Take a look at Jacketed 2 Wire, 10 Gauge, Brake Wire, # 10-2-1. This is a jacketed wire with 2 wires inside, both are 10 gauge wires. It is sold in 1 foot increments so if you needed 32 feet, enter 32 as the quantity. We actually use this wire in our 7 and 4-Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7, which is for hardwiring brake controllers.
You also may need either a 20 amp circuit breaker, # PK54520, or a 30 amp circuit breaker, # 38630, for the brake controller power wire. Check the brake controller installation instructions for which size to use. I have included a link below to an FAQ article on installing a brake controller from scratch that might be helpful for your application.
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