Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller in 2016 Dodge Durango with 7-Way

Question:

I currently have a 2016 v6 Dodge Durango, with class 3 hitch and with a 4 and 7 plug connector installed. What is missing is the connection to the remaining 3 wires in the 7 plug for a brake controller. What is recommended, and how difficult is the installation.

asked by: Bob

Expert Reply:

To activate the brake controller circuit of your 7-way only one more wire needs to be ran to your 7-way. That's the brake output circuit of the 7-way which is the 5:00 pin.

Since you have a 7-Way you will only need a few more components to complete a brake controller install on your vehicle.

First let's start with a brake controller. I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to set up.

Next, for a wiring kit to install the brake controller to the 7-way you would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake Electric Brake Controllers # 5506. This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find a circuit that has voltage when the brakes are applied and none when not applied. This will be the circuit you will run the red wire to.

Finally you will need to run a length of 10 gauge wire (part # 10-1-1) from the brake output circuit of the controller to the brake output circuit of the 7-way (blue wire). The # 10-1-1 is sold by the foot so you will need to order a quantity of the amount of feet you will need.