Brake Controller Recommendation for 2020 Kia Telluride
Question:
Do I need other accessories to install a tekonsha p3 electronic brake controller in my 2020 Kia Telluride SUV? It has a 4 pin plug. Please recommend parts and advice about where it can be mounted. Is it best if a Kia mechanic does it?
asked by: Patricia
Expert Reply:
We can definitely help you install a brake controller in your 2020 Kia Telluride but since we don't know if there's a way to easily find a dedicated stoplight circuit on your vehicle you'd want to go a different route for a brake controller.
So the easiest to install brake controller that also works really well is the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180. Basically this just plugs into an active 7-way and once you sync it to your phone it's ready to go. This brake controller is proportional which means it senses the amount of deceleration your tow vehicle is applying and applies the trailer brakes in a relative way.
To convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller only requires the 7-way adapter kit part # ETBC7L. The 4-way of this plugs into the 4-way of your vehicle and once you run the included wiring and breaker up to the vehicle's positive battery post it's active enough to allow the Echo to function. This saves you from having to hardwire in a brake controller which requires tapping into the brake signal of your vehicle and running a few other wires too.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Nissan and Infiniti
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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