Trailer Brake and Harness for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500  

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The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 will work with your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. With a proportional brake controller, you can get heavy-duty emergency braking, general braking or slow-to-an-idle braking for your trailer automatically. The intensity with which your trailer brakes are activated and the rate at which they are applied are dependent on the deceleration of your tow vehicle. This means that, unlike time-delay controllers - which send the same amount of preset power to your trailer brakes every time - proportional controllers are able to adapt to every braking situation differently. So, if you slam on the brakes in your truck, your trailer brakes will activate with that same extreme intensity. And if you merely slow down as you approach a red light, your trailer will gradually brake in the same manner. Just set the initial power level, select a boost setting, and you're good to go.

Install your electric brake controller quickly and easily with the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3016. Simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in harness beneath your vehicle's dash.

This adapter plugs into the 4-pin connector in your vehicle's junction box. The box is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, just above the carpeting.

To install your electric brake controller you need to connect the wiring of the controller to your vehicle. Certain manufacturers offer pre-wired options, typically known as tow packages, wherein these wires are run for you from the dash to the trailer connector on the back of your vehicle. Often, a brake controller wiring harness is included with your tow package. This harness plugs into a port beneath your dash and connects to the four wires of the brake controller. If, however, you have a brake controller with a plug in place of the four loose wires, you can use the Tekonsha adapter.

This adapter requires no hardwiring. It is designed to plug directly into your electric brake controller for the simplest installation possible. Because there are no wires to connect, installation is not permanent. You can unplug and remove your brake controller at any time and securely stow it away.

If your truck does not have a 7-Way connector then the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package 7-Way and 4-Pole Flat Connectors # C55774 is confirmed to fit the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. It quickly and easily installs a 7-way and a 4-way trailer connector on your Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with this custom harness. Connector plugs directly into OEM tow package wiring harness no cutting, splicing or tapping required.

This custom-fit connector plugs into your Chevrolet Silverado 1500's factory tow package wiring harness, which is located behind the rear bumper, on the driver's side. Once installation is complete, the connectors will be stowed beneath your Chevrolet Silverado 1500, near the trailer hitch. A mounting bracket is included to keep the connectors secure. It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease # 11755 on all electrical connections the plug on your automobile and the 7-pole and 4-pole connectors to help prevent corrosion.

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