Wire Gauge and Circuit Breaker Required for Brake Controller Isntallation
Question:
When I buy Item # 5535 do I need to buy a connector for it? A connector should be provided with the unit but I can not determine that it is. Second, what gauge wire should be use, and third: should it be fused and what sizeamps?
asked by: Tim S
Expert Reply:
The Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller # TK63VR includes a hardwired connector that is intended to connect to a vehicle-specific harness on vehicles that have a direct connection port or to a pigtail # 7894 to allow a hardwired installation in a vehicle that does not have such a connection point under the dash. This pigtail harness is 34-inches long, long enough for most installations.
The black and blue wires on this part are 10-gauge and the others are 12-gauge; butt connectors are included.Both a brake controller's 12V power input and trailer brake output wiring should be 10-gauge.
Brake controller's will require a 30-amp circuit breaker like # PK54530 on their black 12V power input wire.
Products Referenced in This Question
Pigtail Wiring Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controllers - 34" Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Universal
- Tekonsha
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Pollak Circuit Breaker - Cycling/Automatic Reset - 30 Amp - Straight Mount Bracket
- Accessories and Parts
- Wiring
- Circuit Breaker
- 30 Amp
- Pollak
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Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 90 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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