Recommended Trailer Wiring and Brake Controller for 2004 Chevy 2500
Question:
Hello I just bought a 2004 Chevy 2500hd Duramax and i was wanting to add a trailer brake controller, a 4 way trailer plug and a 7 way trailer plug in the bed for a gooseneck trailer. I was wondering what all I would need to make this happen? Right now it has a factory 7 way plug for the reciever hitch.
asked by: Matt N
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you are wanting to add a 4-way to your factory 7-way on your 2004 Silverado. There are a couple of options to do that. You can choose from the following based on your preferences in appearance:
7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket # HM40975
Reese Multi-Plug Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Way # 74682
Replacement Custom Multi-Tow 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connectors # 30955
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-way # C55774
You can alternatively add just the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package # C55384 or the 5-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56584 to give you a 4-way and 5-way option while keeping the factory 7-way as is.
For your Gooseneck trailer wiring harness, I recommend the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness 7-Pole # C56000.
Finally, I recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195 for your trailer brake controller and use custom wiring harness # 3015-P for your installation. I've attached a video of the installation to assist.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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Replacement Custom Multi-Tow 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connectors
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Reese Multi-Plug Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connectors
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- Reese
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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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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 5-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 5 Flat
- CURT
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7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
more information >
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Pollak Metal 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Socket - Vehicle End
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Vehicle End Connector
- Plug Only
- 7 Round - Blade
- Pollak
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