Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller and Wiring on a 2017 Chevy Express 3500 Van

Question:

hi i needed help with part numbers i have a 2017 Chevy van express 3500. im pulling a trailer with electric brakes 2 axles. trailer has a 7 pin connector. im looking for a controller and harness that will work with this vehicle from a-z. can you help me with parts. 1. controller and wiring / fuses for battery 2. 7 pin connector for van 3. wiring with brake sensor from controller to hitch and light harness to connect to 7 pin connector so i could plug into trailer. thank you

asked by: Vince

Expert Reply:

I will be happy to help you find all of the parts you need to tow your trailer with brakes using your 2017 Chevy Express 3500 Van!

To install a fully functional 7-Way connector, and ultimately a brake controller, on your Express Van you will need 4-Way wiring that carries the basic trailer light functions and the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7. For the basic light functions I recommend going with the T-One # 118392 which simply plugs in behind your tail lights (see attached installation video). I recommend using the wiring bracket # 18136 to help make your wiring connector easily accessible.

Then for a brake controller I highly recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195 because of how easy it is to use and how reliable we have found the Tekonsha brake controllers to be. If you check out the attached installation video for the ETBC7 kit you can see the Prodigy P3 installed as well.

The only additional parts needed are a circuit tester like part # PTW2991 to verify which fuse carries the stop light signal, the Fuse Circuit Tap Kit # F2526, and some additional 16 Gauge Wire # 16-1-1. Everything that you need to know regarding the installation and how to route the wiring can be found in the attached installation video for the ETBC7 kit.