Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Video

Typically you will not see any voltage on the trailer side of the connector. The 12-volt charge line circuit is generally the only one which will have power depending on if there are diodes in the wiring to prevent power from flowing back through…

The Hopkins Plug-in Simple Brake Wiring Adapter #HM47795 should have the red wire run to the pin right next to the blue wire closest to the clip side of the connector. See the picture I attached. The blue wire you found under the hood of your truck…

When installing a brake controller in a 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with a harness like the Tekonsha part #3015-P there are a few connections under the hood of the truck that need to be made to activate the brake controllers wiring. I attached a help…

What you described could be a number of things, but testing the brake controller is fairly easy. Sever the blue brake output wire near the brake controller leaving enough room to reconnect it and then apply the manual slide. Using a circuit tester…

The black powder coat is designed to last so it isn't going to immediately rub off and have scratches after use of the hitch you asked about: - BulletProof Hitches Adjustable 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 8" Drop/Rise #HD258 While…

A brake controller will plug into a junction box under the dash on your 2004 Chevy Silverado. The junction box is located towards the front of the floor board to the left of the brake pedal. I have included a picture of it. When you remove the cover…

When these types of jacks fail, they often just need to be replaced. You may be able to find a part if you were able to dismantle it and figure out the issue, but that part may not even be available as a replacement. Since your existing jack…

For a replacement wiring harness I recommend the Tow Ready Replacement 7-Way Harness and Socket for Factory Tow Package #20147. This will replace your damaged OEM wiring harness and socket on your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado so you can use your Hopkins…

On your 2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 there is a black junction box at the back of the floorboards and to the left of the brake pedal. If you take that cover the brake controller plugs into the top row, second spot from the left. It will be the same as…

As long as your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, has the factory 7-Way tow package wiring at the rear of the vehicle all you will need is the Draw-Tite Brake Controller with Wiring for the 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, item #5504-3015-P, which includes the…

The towing capacity of your 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 4.8 liter motor will depend on several factors including the bed length, cab style, rear end ratio, transmission type, and whether it is 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive: 2-Wheel drive models:…

First, make sure that your #3015-P harness is pinned out correctly. The red wire should be in the bottom left location (if looking at the back of the end that plugs into the truck). Directly next to the red wire should be the blue wire. Above the…