Can Trailer Brakes be Wired Directly to Brake Light Circuit
Question:
Can I connect the trailer brakes to the trailer brake lights?
asked by: Albert C
Expert Reply:
If you connect the trailer brake light circuit to the trailer brake circuit your brakes would lock up immediately since 12 volts is max braking voltage for trailer brakes. You'd need a brake controller that can vary voltage so that you can apply the brakes in a smooth way. The Brake EVN # TK63VR is a great choice for this as it has an internal sensor that applies can tell how hard you are applying the vehicle brakes and applies a similar amount of brake pressure to the trailer brakes.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 90 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Hopkins 7-Way RV Style Connector with Molded Cable - Trailer End - 8' Long - RV Standard
- Trailer Wiring
- Trailer Connectors
- Trailer End Connector
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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