Which Hayes Brake Controller Install Harness Fits 2015 Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis

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Will this fit a 2015 Ford E-450 cut away van used as a class B motor home chassis?

asked by: Craig A

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Expert Reply:

The correct Hayes brake controller install harness that fits your 2015 Ford E-450 cutaway chassis is the part # HA81788-HBC and not the one you referenced as that fits newer models.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Answer 2

To install a brake controller in your 2016 Ford Transit Connect tou will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the #C56218. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the…

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Answer 3

The brake controller connector is located behind a panel just to the left of the glove compartment, as shown in the provided photo. The wiring harness adapter used will depend on the brake controller you end up using. I see that you've looked at…

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Answer 4

I have a solution for you, and there are some brake controllers available that can be used with a plug and play wiring harness to ease installation; however the Hayes Energize III #HA81742B is not one of those controllers and it would need to be hard…

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Answer 5

For brake controllers like your Hayes Lemmerz Energize III part #HA81742B the white wire gets grounded, the black wire runs to a constant 12 volt power source, the red to a wire that only has voltage when brakes are applied (normally on the brake…

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Answer 6

The brake controller you sent in a picture of will only affect the brakes of a trailer you would be towing. It does not affect the brakes of your vehicle in any way if you were to leave the controller installed. I attached an FAQ article on brake…

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Answer 7

I am not sure which Hayes brake controller that you have, but in reviewing the installation instructions for the Hayes-Lemmerz Energize III+ Electric Trailer Brake Controller #HA81742B I found that there is a section that goes over if the…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 11

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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Answer 12

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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