Wire Gauge Wire is Used on Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller

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what gauge is the wires on a Tekonsha primus iq breake unit 2012 winnebago tour

asked by: Wayne

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The Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160 referenced in your question uses 10 gauge wire for the 12V (black) and brake output (blue) wires and 12 gauge wire for the brake switch (red) and ground (white) wires. This is the case with all Tekonsha brand brake controllers.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

Since you are dealing with a ground clearance issue with your tow vehicle and trailer, your best bet is to look into a short weight distribution shank like the Blue Ox shank, #BXW4017. This will provide the most ground clearance possible for your…

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For your R-pod travel trailer, the biggest issue you will face is sway , so I recommend he Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w Sway Control - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW #RP66086 which is rated for total tongue weight between 200 and…

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To determine why you do not have any power on the blue brake output wire, I recommend starting at your brake controller. First, make sure the brake controller is on and receiving power. Most brake controllers have 4 wires, blue (brake output to…

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The wires to install the Prodigy P3 #90195 are indeed already run and under your dash. I have added a link to an installation video showing exactly how to install this brake controller in a 2011 GMC Sierra like yours. On the Prodigy the blue wire is…

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The Prodigy P3 trailer brake controller uses a 4-wire hookup. The white wire is to be grounded to the battery negative terminal; the black power wire connects to the battery hot terminal through a circuit breaker; the red wire takes in the brake…

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This sounds like a ground problem. Ground problems normally show up when there is more draw on a system such as when you have the running lights on and then use another function like a turn signal or brake light. Make sure that the vehicle side and…

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Answer 8

If you need to activate the brakes of a trailer then yes you do need to install a brake controller. There is no other way to activate trailer electric brakes than with a controller. If you were just going to run a power wire and ground to the brake…

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I am not sure what vehicle you have, or the particular wiring harness you have installed, but most likely a heavy duty flasher is not necessary for the turn signals to properly illuminate on the trailer. What you are describing sounds like a possible…

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Answer 10

It is possible that the Curt 4-way connector like the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C62VR can short out. This is usually caused by a short in the trailer wiring. You can test your harness by using a…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you may have a loose wiring connection or a corrosion problem on the 7-way pin for the right turn/brake lights. This pin is the one at the 3-o-clock position as you're looking at the vehicle's 7-way; please refer to the linked…

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Answer 12

With having a Curt Upgraded Circuit Protected Powered Tail Light Converter #C59496 on your vehicle you will not be able to connect your vehicle and trailer wiring directly. The converter reduces draw on the factory wiring and send power to the…

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Wire Gauge Wire is Used on Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller

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