Best Brake Controller for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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I just got a 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 and now we need a brake controller to tow our travel trailer so what do you reccomedn.

asked by: Jake

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The brake controller I recommend for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller item # RED44FR with the Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers item # 3064-P. The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller is one of the only brake controllers on the market with both a proportional mode for everyday use and a user controlled mode for situations where you need full control such as in really windy areas or off-road.

The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller also has the most factory like appearance once installed when using the Universal Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Elite part # 331-TPSI-001 because the knob is all that is visible so you don't have to worry about hitting your knee or drilling into the lower dash panel like you would for a conventional brake controller. The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller is also plug and play if using the above adapter. The plug for the adapter will be located under the dash near the emergency brake pedal.

expert reply by: Conner L

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The plug for a brake controller on your 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 will be located up under your driver's side dash on the left side (see attached). This is where you will plug in an adapter like the Tekonsha #3064-P for a brake controller like…

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Answer 2

You can absolutely install an aftermarket trailer brake controller to your 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the factory tow package, so whoever told you that had some bad info. And since you have the factory tow package you can simply add a plug and…

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The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller #RED44FR can be mounted just about anywhere that the wires can reach, and there is enough room behind the button. The button or knob requires at least 1 3/4" of depth and 3/4" width of space…

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For your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 I recommend the P3 brake controller #90195. This controller has easy to understand diagnostics, it can be mounted a full 360 degrees in the direction of travel, and it can plug right into your truck using wiring…

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Answer 5

The Plug-In Wiring Harness #3064-P that you referenced is the correct brake controller harness for your 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 and it is actually a brand new product for this generation of GM trucks (it currently only fits the 2019 model Silverado…

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Answer 6

If you have the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller #90195 that you referenced (or a similar proportional controller) on your Ram and the trailer brakes aren't working when hooked up there are a couple things you will want to check. The fact…

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The correct install harness for a 2020 Chevy Silverado to install the Prodigy P3 part #90195 you referenced is the part #3064-P. I attached an install video for this harness on a similar 2019 Chevy Silverado for you to check out as well. This will…

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Answer 8

The voltage display that you are seeing could actually be the voltage into the controller. It is reading the voltage from the battery and when a vehicle is running you do typically see around 14 volts. Unplug the controller for about 15 minutes and…

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Answer 9

If you're looking for the best and most tried and true electric trailer brake controller option on the market then it's hard to make a case against the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part #90195 with its easy to read display,…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter #3064-P will work with your 2020 Chevrolet Silverado. In order for it to work, you will need a compatible brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller #90885. Once it is installed…

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Answer 11

The best trailer brake controller for a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 is the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller part #RED63RR. This is a hidden controller so you don't have to worry about banging your knee on the controller when you get in/out like you…

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Answer 12

Currently Redarc does not make a custom pigtail for your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. You can create your own by combining the pigtail that comes with the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller #RED44FR and the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring…

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