Solution for Needing to Find Brake Light Signal on Vehicle without Circuit at Brake Pedal
Question:
Where do I splice the red wire frim the controller, the Rv has air brakes and there is no visible switch unless it is beneath the floor. Am I able to use one of the tail lights?
asked by: Jon P
Expert Reply:
When hardwiring in a brake controller the red wire needs to go to a circuit that only sees voltage when the brakes are applied. Typically this is found at the brake pedal switch, but if you can't find the circuit there you could use a third brake light signal that only illuminates when the brakes are applied.
Another option is to install the Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751000 which will give you the signal at the brake pedal. If you are using the Curt Echo part # C51180 that you referenced though you would not need to tie into the stoplight circuit as it is designed to decipher the taillight signals of a 7-way and know when the tow vehicle is applying the brakes.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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