Parts Needed To Use Brake Controller With 2002 Cadillac Escalade To Tow Trailer
Question:
Does this include everything to the hitch, the plug for the trailer ect? 02 Escalade
asked by: Joel T
Expert Reply:
I am happy to help you setup your vehicle to tow a trailer with brakes however the Draw-Tite Activator Trailer Brake Controller # 5100 is only the brake controller to power the brakes on your trailer. The 2002 Cadillac Escalade will still need a 7-way plug on the vehicle to connect to the trailer. If the Cadillac has a factory package, you can use Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package part # C55774 to plug right into the factory towing harness.
If the Cadillac Escalade did not come with a 7-way factory package then you most likely do not have a 4-pole flat yet, so you would want to install the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # C59236 first to get a 4-pole flat. After you have the 4-pole flat you can use part # ETBC7 that comes with the wiring, 7-way plug, bracket and circuit breakers needed to wire in the 7-way plug. I have attached installation instructions for your reference.
The brake controller will have an adapter part # 3025-P with the Draw-Tite Activator to plug into a factory tow port under the dash. However, I recommend to use a proportional controller like Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller part # 39510 because it provides much smoother braking compared to the time-delayed controller like the Draw-Tite Activator. The Tekonsha Voyager will brake the trailer brakes in proportion with the vehicle brakes instead of there being a delay which can cause chucking and an uncomfortable ride. You can use the same 3025-P adapter with the Voyager.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Manual Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Up to 90 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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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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