Brake Controller and Wiring Recommendation for 1983 Blue Bird Wanderlodge

Question:

Your site lists my Bluebird Wanderlodge in the choose vehicle box, which most sites dont have a listing for. Im hoping this means there us a plug-in adapter for my coach?

asked by: Don H

Expert Reply:

Sounds like you are trying to wire a brake controller to your 1983 Bluebird Wanderlodge RV. The problem is that back in the 80's (and even the 90's), there weren't brake controller install ports like there are now to make installing a brake controller super simple and quick.

You'd have to hardwire in a brake controller.

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.

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.