Brake Controller that Can be Used with Air Brakes on Vehicle and Electric Trailer Brakes

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Do you sell a brake controller that will convert my Freightliner air brakes for use on an electric brake equipped trailer. Thanks

asked by: Terrence L

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We have the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller part # HA100400C which was designed for vehicles like your Freightliner that have air brakes and allows them to control trailer brakes that are electric.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You do have the option to utilize the air brakes on your 2023 Freightliner Cascadia to control electric trailer brakes using the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller, part #HA100400C. However, we mostly recommend just using an electric brake…

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To connect an electric brake controller to your 2010 Freightliner Cascadia, I recommend you start with a proportional brake controller like the Prodigy P3 #90195. This when connected correctly will give your trailer brakes the same pressure at the…

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You will need to press the menu/options button to view the setup screen, select brake type and press OK, select hydraulic and press OK, and then select confirm and you will be good to go. I also attached a picture I took from the installation…

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Sounds like the red wire of the #HA100400C is connected to a circuit that has 12 volts all the time. You need to make sure it is connected to a circuit that only sees voltage when the brakes are applied.

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The installation of the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller part #HA100400C can vary greatly from application to application as well as experience level. Therefore, I don't have an official estimated install time unfortunately but the…

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The Hayes Air Utility Brake Control #HA100400C, which you reference, is designed for towing vehicles that have air brakes and trailers that have electric brakes. If you want to convert your trailer's air brakes to electric brakes you will want to…

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To tow your trailer that uses an RV style 7-way blade style connector with your semi that has a 7-pin connector, you need to construct an adapter that will also combine the brake signal into the right and left directional signal pins. This can be…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 10

The 40 amp fuse for your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado tow package is used for the 12 volt battery charge circuit. This fuse is located toward the front of the underhood fuse box closest to the front auxiliary positive post (see photo). There may be a…

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Answer 11

On a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500, If you are facing the front of the truck looking at the power distribution box, there will be a post at the back left side and a fuse slot near it. It is that fuse slot that you will install a 30 amp fuse. I have…

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Answer 12

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Brake Controller that Can be Used with Air Brakes on Vehicle and Electric Trailer Brakes

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