Does Brake Output Circuit of Jacketed DEKA Trailer Wiring DW04914-1 Have Heavy Enough Gauge Wire

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We will be towing a 5 x 10 tear trailer total length with tongue is 14 with our 2017 Subaru Outback. The trailer is set up for electric brakes. I estimate the total length of the run from where we pull power in the Subaru to the trailer breaks to be 16-20 feet. The trailer has a dry weight of 1250 pounds and I estimate that fully loaded it will be about 1650 pounds. I will be fabricating the vehicle-side 7-way connector and want to use the Deka jacketed cable you sell. Do you think the 12 gauge wire will be sufficient for this application?

asked by: Mike W

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The brake output wire of the jacketed 7-way wiring part # DW04914-1 that you referenced does come with a heavy enough gauge of wire for your brake circuit. The 12 gauge brake output circuit would work well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The brake wires can be spliced together and have one wire run to the junction box if that is easiest for you. On a single axle you could also have separate brake wires for both sides if you wanted to but most of the time there is a single wire out to…

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Answer 2

I went out to the warehouse to examine the wires contained in the jacket 7-wire, #DW04914-1. The white wire is actually the 10 gauge wire and the others are all 12. You would still use the white wire for the brakes if you wanted but traditionally,…

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Answer 3

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Reflex Reflector Flange Cover part #A211RXB that you referenced does fit the GloLight LED trailer tail light part #STL1211RCFHPG that you also mentioned.

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Answer 5

That is a valid question. We strongly recommend people use 10 gauge wire like the part #10-1-1 (sold by the foot), but we realize that there are a lot of people who get by with 12 gauge wire. There are several variables with trailer brake wiring that…

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Answer 6

From what I can find on the 2022 Nissan Frontier, the plug for the brake controller that will let you use a harness like the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers #3050-P is located just above the OBD connector, taped tight…

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Answer 7

On a 7 pin round which is the common connection on a semi trailer, the clearance/marker lights are at the 10 o clock position when you look at the trailer wiring connection. When looking at the connector on the back of the truck, that will put the…

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Answer 8

If you are referring to two white wires from the brake magnet that are coming from the rear of each electric brake assembly, then it would not matter which wire is connected to ground and which wire is used for the brake feed. The magnet that…

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Answer 9

The Dexter Hub #8-288-3UC1 has 5/8" wheel bolts. For 5/8 inch lug nuts torque them to 175 - 225 foot pounds.

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Answer 10

I recommend using at minimum a 12 gauge wire like #12-1-1, but preferably 10 gauge wire like #10-1-1. When you try to run 12v power for electric brakes through a thinner 14 gauge wire to power something like your brakes it overloads the wire and…

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Answer 11

For your flat bed trailer, I recommend using 12 gauge wire like #12-1-1 at the minimum, but preferably 10 gauge wire like #10-1-1. Both of these wires are sold by the foot, so you can order the exact length you are needing. If you were to use a…

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Answer 12

I do have a handy trailer wiring FAQ article that would be perfect for you. I have included a link to it. I have also included a picture that shows the typical wiring diagram of a 7-Way round pin trailer side connector. As you can see, the 7-way…

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Does Brake Output Circuit of Jacketed DEKA Trailer Wiring DW04914-1 Have Heavy Enough Gauge Wire

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