Will the Ford Integrated Brake Controller on 2006 F-350 Work with Electric-Over-Hydraulic Brakes

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I believe that my 2007 DRV Mobile Suites TK3 fifth wheel trailer has electric over hydraulic brakes. I have come to the realization that the Ford Integrated Controller is probably not activating the brakes on the fifth wheel properly and I am looking to correct the situation. Is the Carlisle HBA-CAM the solution to my problem? 2006 Ford F350 Integrated Brake Controller

asked by: Tom D

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According to the owners manual of the 2006 Ford F-350, the factory integrated brake controller has not been confirmed to work with electric-over-hydraulic brake actuators. The Carlisle Control Adapter Module, # HBA-CAM, will solve your problem as long as you have a Generation 6 or newer HydraStar actuator with the following serial numbers

HBA-10 serial number 313800 or higher
HBA-12 serial number 705700 or higher
HBA-16 serial number 506100 or higher

If you have an older HydraStar actuator or a different brand, then this adapter will not work. If this is the case, then I recommend installing an aftermarket brake controller that is compatible with electric-over-hydraulic brakes like the Prodigy P3, # 90195, and bypassing the factory brake controller. I have attached a help article that explains how to install a brake controller on your truck and the procedure required to bypass the factory brake controller without throwing fault codes.

Since your truck has the factory tow package, you will want the Tekonsha Brake Controller Wiring Adapter # 3065-P for an easier installation.

expert reply by: Reno H

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Answer 1

If your 2006 Ford F-350 already has the factory tow package, then there is a plug right behind the storage compartment that is under the radio which has a port that will accept one end of the Wiring Adapter #3065-P. The other end of the adapter will…

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Answer 2

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part #90195 for basically every towing situation but especially for an electric over hydraulic setup like what you have. This is our best selling brake controller because of how…

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Answer 3

Integrated brake controllers are pretty notorious for not wanting to work well with electric over hydraulic actuators like the Brake Rite #T4813102. Even with the use of the adapter part #T4845900 they can still be difficult. Your best solution is…

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Answer 4

The CAM from the Carlisle Control Adapter Module #HBA-CAM stands for Control Adapter Module. The purpose of this unit is to adapt the Carlisle HydraStar Electric-Hydraulic Actuator #HBA16 to the following brake controllers. Ford factory controller…

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Answer 5

The main reason for porpoising when towing a fifth wheel trailer is too low of pin weight in the trailer. If there's a way you could increase your pin weight by moving the weight in the trailer forward you should see the porpoising decrease. You…

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Answer 6

There are a few things you can check on your HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator #HBA16 if it is running but doesn't actually build pressure. This could potentially be an electrical problem or issue with the motor. It's also possible…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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