Installing Brake Controller Wiring On 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup Truck

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when running the wire from the back bumper jack to the battery-do we first go to the circuit breaker and then the battery -and do we go to the positive side of the battery only....

asked by: Alan D

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When you are installing the brake controller like the P3 # 90195, you will need to install the circuit breaker between the 7-way connector and the battery post.

You also use a circuit breaker between the brake controller and the positive battery post.

I have attached a drawing that shows how the wiring is run when installing a brake controller.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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