Recommended Trailer Brake Controller for a 1996 Ford F-150
Question:
As far as the brake controller, I was also considering either the 90885 or the 90195. You are suggesting the 39510. Please let me know how they compare. Also, I'm considering getting a new 2017 Ram 1500. Would these work on the Ram? Would the Equal-i-zer 90001000 be a good fit for a weight distribution system? My travel trailer is a Artic Fox 25R and has a weight of 6380 and gross weight of 10,000 pounds.
asked by: Don
Expert Reply:
In order to install a 7-way trailer connector on the rear of your 1996 Ford F-150 you would want to use the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole part # 37185. The adapter uses the existing 4-way harness and converts this to a 4 and 7-way trailer connector. I have attached a video that will show you exactly how to install this harness on a similar 1999 Ford F-250 for you.
Once you have the 7-way trailer connector wired properly, I recommend taking a look at the Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller part # 39510 with the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # 3035-P. The Voyager is a proportional brake controller that automatically adjusts trailer's braking based on the deceleration of the tow vehicle. The brake controller is extremely easy to install using the above adapter as it is a simple plug and play installation (see video).
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ram
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- Trailer Brake Controller
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- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford, Lincoln, Mercury
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
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Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Manual Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Up to 90 Degrees
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 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
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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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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etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Tongue Weight Scale
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- 2000 lbs
- etrailer
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW
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- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
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- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1000 lbs
- 1100 lbs
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Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
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- 7 Round - Blade
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Don
11/27/2017
As far as the brake controller, I was also considering either the 90885 or the 90195. You are suggesting the 39510. Please let me know how they compare. Also, I'm considering getting a new 2017 Ram 1500. Would these work on the Ram? Would the Equal-i-zer 90001000 be a good fit for a weight distribution system? My travel trailer is a Artic Fox 25R and has a weight of 6380 and gross weight of 10,000 pounds.