Convert Surge Brakes to Electric Brakes on 1999 Jayco Heritage Pop-up

Question:

Can you help me identify all of the parts I need to convert my 1999 Jayco Heritage Pop-up trailer from hydraulic surge to electric. The trailer is equipped with an a 7 pin electrical coupler. I am pulling it with a 2003 GMC Yukon. It is not equipped with an electronic brake controller.

asked by: Mike V

Helpful Expert Reply:

We actually have a help article that was designed basically for your exact situation that will walk you step by step through the process of picking out correct components to convert your trailer to electric brakes. Check out the link that's on this page to see it.

You will need to install a brake controller in your 2003 GMC Yukon as well. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. This will be the last brake controller you buy as it is incredibly reliable, works, well and is easy to use. It can easily be transferred to future vehicles as well.

To install it in your Yukon requires the install harness part # 3015-P and you'd be set!

expert reply by: Jameson C