What Does The Lever On The Side Of Hayes-Lemmerz Energize III+ Electric Trailer Brake Controller Do?

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What the lever on the side of theTRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER HAYES ELECTRIC Hayes-Lemmerz Energize III+ Electric Trailer Brake Controller - Proportional.

asked by: Anthony

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The lever on the side of the Hayes-Lemmerz Energize III+ Electric Trailer Brake Controller # HA81742B allows you to adjust the proportioning of the brakes on the trailer. I have linked the instructions below that cover setting this lever to the correct position when installing.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Yes, the signal for the trailer brakes comes from the stop light lead. The red wire on the controller is meant to be connected to the stop light circuit which is the light blue or orange wire on GM vehicles with the factory tow package. This wire…

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I am not sure which Hayes brake controller that you have, but in reviewing the installation instructions for the Hayes-Lemmerz Energize III+ Electric Trailer Brake Controller #HA81742B I found that there is a section that goes over if the…

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For brake controllers like your Hayes Lemmerz Energize III part #HA81742B the white wire gets grounded, the black wire runs to a constant 12 volt power source, the red to a wire that only has voltage when brakes are applied (normally on the brake…

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For your 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 the Hayes Energize III part #HA81742B that you referenced can be installed if you use the install harness part #HA81782-HBC that you referenced as that is the custom fit harness designed for your truck.

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 12

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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