Installation of Brake Controller on 1999 Jeep Cherokee

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I own since new a 99 Jeep Cherokee XJ w/ factory tow package 7 wire round. I think this vehicle does not have an existing electrical socket for an electric trailer brake controller. Is this correct?

asked by: Jay H

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That is correct, the 1999 Jeep Cherokee does not have a factory port for a plug and play brake controller installation. It will be a hardwire installation. For example, if you installed the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR you would use the universal wiring harness # RED69FR to install the brake controller.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

The red wire you are seeing is related to the under hood connections to make the factory tow package fully functional. The problem you are describing with the brake switch wire is common. Those wires are very thin on some vehicles. There can be other…

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Answer 2

If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Answer 3

Yes. The RedArc Tow Pro Liberty #RED24FR is a great choice since it installs out of the way and provides you with proportional braking for your tandem axle trailer. You'll want to use the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer…

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I recommend using the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite #RED44FR for your 2019 Ford Transit T250 because it can be installed virtually anywhere and you only need access to the control knob which has a 3/4" diameter. The control knob uses different colors for…

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Answer 5

If one of the weld nuts on your vehicle is stripped then your only option to install the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch #C11265 is really to obtain a screw tap from a local hardware store so that you can make the weld nut accept a slightly larger bolt.…

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Answer 6

Blue butt connectors are for 16-14 gauge wire so what you would need is a yellow one like the part #224775 which is designed for 12-10 gauge.

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Answer 7

Dirty and rusted weld nuts are actually not too uncommon, in fact we have a dedicated article on exactly this subject that I have attached. You will want start by cleaning them out with a spray lubricant (WD-40, etc) and a simple wire brush. You may…

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Answer 8

If the cover on the vehicle side 7-Way has broken off, it will not hold the trailer end in place. Check to see if the spring that holds the lid closed is in good working order and if the cover is broken off then the mechanism that normally moves out…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

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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