Brake Controller Recommendation for 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan

Question:

I own a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan with the factory tow package. I recently purchased a 2010 Coleman Utah tent trailer and am trying to understand: a if I need a brake controller, b what the best one is for my needs, and c what does it cost for parts and installation labour. If I need one, it sounds like Id want a proportional one. Any recommendations you might have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

asked by: Stevepella@shaw.ca

Expert Reply:

Anytime the trailer you plan to tow is more than 50 percent of the towing capacity of the vehicle we recommend a brake controller. With a tent trailer you are going to be right there so I would go ahead and get one to be cautious.

For 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. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes.

Since your 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan comes with the tow package that means you have a 4-way already installed. So to convert it to a 7-way and install a brake controller you would want the part # ETBC7 which comes with the 7-way and everything needed to install the controller.

I attached an install video for this kit on a 2014 Grand Caravan just like yours.

expert reply by: Jameson C