How To Install A Brake Controller On A 2015 Subaru Outback
Question:
I need to buy a proportional brake controller to haul a 1500 lb trailer. I have decided on the prodigy 2. Do I need anything else to have this installed on a 2015 outback?
asked by: Frank T
Expert Reply:
In order to install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90885 on your 2015 Subaru Outback, you will want the following:
If you do not have a 4 or 7-way trailer connector on your vehicle, you will want to install the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118467 and the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller part # ETBC7.
If you already have a 4-way installed on your vehicle, you only want the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller part # ETBC7.
If you already have a 7-way on your vehicle, you only want the Wiring Kit for Brake Electric Trailer Brake Controllers part # 5506.
Regardless of which option you have, you will also need a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 if you do not already have one as you will want to test each of the wires you run before making the connections. I have attached an installation video on all of these wiring harnesses on similar Subaru Outback's for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Wiring Kit for 2, 4, 6, and 8 Brake Electric Trailer Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
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- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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