Installing an Electric Trailer Brake Controller in a Class A Motorhome with Air Brakes

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2007 Revolution LE 40e Help me figure out how to tap into the trailer brake controller!!!!! PLEASE!!!

asked by: Eric

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From my research your 2007 Fleetwood Revolution LE 40e motorhome has air brakes. However, you can still use an electric brake controller.

To install the controller, you'll need to wire it into your RV. The black wire connects to the positive post of the battery, the white to ground, the blue wire to the RV's trailer connector in the rear, and the red wire connects to the stop light switch. To find the correct stop light switch wire use a tester, like part # PTW2993, and find the circuit that only shows power when the brake pedal is pressed.

I've attached an article that you might find helpful as well.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

A brake controller like the Tekonsha P3 will work just fine with the air braking system on your motorhome. The controller will get its input from the brake stoplight switch, which tells it when the brakes are being applied. If there is a 7-way…

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Answer 2

In order to install a brake controller on your 2003 Monaco Knight motorhome you will need a 4-way trailer connector, 4 to 7-way trailer connector adapter, and a brake controller. There will also be some loose wires and circuit breakers needed but…

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Answer 3

The Prodigy P3 part #90195 will work for you because your trailer has electric brakes. The P3 can install and work just fine on vehicles with air brakes. The only thing it needs from the vehicle is access to a circuit that only sees voltage when the…

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Answer 4

Yes, in order to set your trailer up for use with shore power you will first need an AC distribution panel. For this, I recommend a Progressive Dynamics Series AC Distribution Panel. In order to bring power into the panel you will also need a power…

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Answer 5

The phrase "the cold side of the brake switch" refers to the circuit at the brake switch that carries voltage only when the vehicle brakes are applied. This circuit varies widely from vehicle to vehicle so the best way we can recommend you…

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Answer 6

I do have an option for you but we do not offer a replacement shock absorber for the B&W Companion OEM 5th-Wheel Hitch part #BWRVK3300. The option we do have however is a new head, the Replacement Head Assembly for B&W Companion 5th Wheel…

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Answer 7

There isn't a vehicle specific brake controller wiring harness for your 2008 Monaco Camelot but installing a brake controller like the P3 #90195 will still be pretty easy since you said the RV is pre-wired for a brake controller. All you will…

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Answer 8

Other than the physical difference, a 7-way carries one extra circuit which is typically used for reverse lamps. If you don't need that feature, you could simply use an adapter like #47435 which would convert your existing 6-way to a 7-way. Your…

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Answer 9

My research indicates that your 2008 Fleetwood Discovery 40X was built on a Freightliner chassis. If your motorhome has the OEM 7-way at the back bumper, the brake controller install will be plug and play. From what I found online, the brake…

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Answer 10

The brake controller you have selected is an excellent choice and will work with your motor home. Below I have posted links to pages that explain brake controller wiring and have diagrams showing how to wire the controller. There is also a link below…

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Answer 11

My contact at Curt says you will not have any issue with a 35 foot distance and using the Curt Echo Brake Controller #C51180. They have not tested every situation, but they have specifically tested for motorhomes with multiple walls between the…

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Answer 12

If the trailer hitch on the motorhome has a separate capacity for use with a weight carrying hitch then you can use one. The hitch will distribute the weight from the rear of the vehicle to the front where you need it. The amount of weight…

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