Will I need to Hard Wire a Brake Controller for my 2006 Ford Explorer

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I own a 2006 Ford Exporer, 4.0L 4x4. I came with a 1.5 inch light duty hitch and a flat four trailer connector. I would like to use a trailer with electric brakes. Are there after market plug in harnesses for this application or do I need to splice in the connectors?

asked by: Michael M

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You will need to hard wire or splice in the brake controller. We have a kit called an # ETBC7 that contains all the wiring you will need to take your 4-flat connector to a 4-flat and 7-pole combination connector and wire the brake controller. I have included a video that shows step-by-step how to do this.

Since you have a light duty hitch, I would also suggest making sure your hitch can handle the trailer you intend to tow. You may need to upgrade to a Class III hitch with a 2-inch hitch opening and higher capacity. You will need to know the loaded weight of your trailer to make this determination. I included a link to the hitches available for your 2006 Ford Explorer, a link to our selection of brake controllers, and a couple of FAQs on installing brake controllers.

expert reply by: DeAnne T

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Answer 1

The correct replacement master cylinder kit we have for your Demco setup is the part #DM5918 which comes with the lock out replacement.

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Answer 2

The Tekonsha OEM Vehicle Wiring Harness #22121 that you referenced includes all the wiring and parts necessary to install a fully functional 7-Way connector and trailer brake controller. The included brake controller harness is compatible with and…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 4

While we may have an option for you, we do not have the exact specs on your Allis grease seal part number 5013 29772. However, with the 1.6" ID and 2.5" OD measurements you provides, that is very close to our #58846. This particular grease…

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Answer 5

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 6

The AL-KO trailer hub part number 8700 that you have is a 3,500 lb trailer hub/drum with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. Based on that the #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K is the correct fit and would work great.

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Answer 7

It sounds like when the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller #RED44FR was installed on your 2022 Toyota Highlander that they may have damaged the brake signal wire or tied into the wrong wire. I recommend taking it either back to the shop who…

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Answer 8

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 9

Hey Cynthia, thanks for reaching out! We've got the Draw-Tite Class IV #75506 and the Draw-Tite Class V #41933 that fit your 2006 Ford F-150 STX as long as it doesn't have the factory hitch. I've attached some installation videos of these…

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Answer 10

Brake systems are not dependent on the hub bolt pattern. So you can use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA for 12 inch hub/drums or #AKEBRK-35-SA for 10 inch hub/drums. Then use #10-1-1 wire sold by the foot for your brake magnet wiring.…

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Answer 11

We have a really great kit that comes with everything you'd need to convert your 2021 Vanleigh Pinecrest 335RLP from tandem 6k drum brakes to electric over hydraulic disc brakes with the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator for Triple Axle…

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Answer 12

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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