Brake Controller Connector Location and Install on 2008 Fleetwood Discovery Motorhome
Question:
Unable to locate the pigtail for quick connect. Blue wire from 7-pin trailer plug is present for a bit and appears to head into ECM pin 13. Have 30 amp breaker in chassis fuse box marked trailer brakes. Any hints as to location of pre-wiredinch connector ? Regards
asked by: Duane B
Expert Reply:
My research indicates that your 2008 Fleetwood Discovery 40X was built on a Freightliner chassis. If your motorhome has the OEM 7-way at the back bumper, the brake controller install will be plug and play.
From what I found online, the brake controller connector is located behind the steering column. If you're planning on using the Redarc # RED44FR Tow-Pro Elite brake controller you'd looked at, you'll need the # 3027-P harness as well as the # 331-TPH-017 adapter. Plug the # 3027-P into the connector under the dash, and plug one end of the # 331-TPH-017 adapter into the # 3027-P. Plug the other end of the adapter into the Tow-Pro Elite brake controoller.
Or, you can simply cut off the flat connector on the # 3027-P and wire it directly to the pigtail provided with the brake controller, wire color for wire color.
I've linked to a video showing how the Tow-Pro Elite brake controller works.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
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Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 2 Braking Modes - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
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- Electric over Hydraulic
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- Dash-Mounted Knob
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- Up to 3 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
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