Wiring Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 2017 Chevy Express Van 3500 Without Tow Package
Question:
Apparently the truck does not have the tow package. The person installing the brake controller said that the fuse block is not wired for trailer lights, signals etc. Is there a solution for this?
asked by: Matthew P
Expert Reply:
We do have a solution for you!
Since your 2017 Chevy Express Van doesn't have the factory tow package you will need to start off by installing a 4-Way connector. I recommend the T-One # 118392 if you don't have very many trailer lights or the Hopkins # 31345 if you have quite a few trailer lights. The T-One draws directly off of your OEM wiring while the Hopkins draws power straight from your battery via the included 12V wire.
Once the 4-Way is in place you need to install the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7. This comes with all of the wiring and connectors that you need for a fully functional 7-Way.
We actually have installation videos of these various wiring components being installed on a 2017 Express Van which I have linked for you to reference. The brake controller used in the ETBC7 video is the popular Prodigy P3 # 90195 which is a proportional brake controller that has a standard installation process.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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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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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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