Brake Controller and Wiring Recommendation for 2003 Chevy S-10 with 7-Way

Question:

Ive recently purchased a 2003 Chevy s-10 pickup and I intend to occasionally pull a 16 foot trailer with one axle braking. It has a Hopkins 4/7 connector like you show for Code 30955. Assuming it is installed correctly, what brake controller can be used and what type connector comes with it/can other easier adapters be purchased, etc? Thanks.

asked by: Douglas F

Helpful Expert Reply:

Since you have a 7-Way you will only need a few more components to complete a brake controller install on your vehicle.

First let's start with a brake controller. I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup.

Next, for a wiring kit to install the brake controller and the 7-way adapter you would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake Electric Brake Controllers # 5506. This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find a circuit that has voltage when the brakes are applied and none when not applied. This will be the circuit you will run the red wire to.

Finally you will need to run a length of 10 gauge wire (part # 10-1-1) from the brake output circuit of the controller to the brake output circuit of the 7-way (blue wire). The # 10-1-1 is sold by the foot so you will need to order a quantity of the amount of feet you will need.