Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2011 Ford Ranger Video

Yes, you will only need to run one blue wire from your brake controller to the 7-way connector on the back of your motorhome, this wire is what takes the signal from your brake controller to your tow dolly to tell your dolly how much braking power…

For your 2020 Chevy Suburban the brake controller solution I recommend is the Curt Echo Mobile part #C51180 as this is the easiest to install controller available that also works extremely well. To install it you just have to plug it into the 7-way…

The plug for a brake controller on your 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 will be located up under your driver's side dash on the left side (see attached). This is where you will plug in an adapter like the Tekonsha #3064-P for a brake controller…

None of the 2011 Ford Ranger models came equipped with a factory brake controller port located under the dash. To install a brake controller on your 2011 Ford Ranger Canadian Spec, you would need to use the Brake Controller 7 and 4 way Installation…

I'm unaware of any negative effects of installing a standard powered taillight converter like #C59496 on a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. I did look through the owner's manual, and I found where Volkswagen states "Never connect the…

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…

Yes you can! The Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack part #TH599000 comes with both types of hardware. There is hardware for mounting it to the track in the aero type bars and clamps for mounting to the round, square and factory type crossbars like the…

The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System - Proportional #BLU37TR needs power for proper function, so it does require a direct connection to your battery which isn't an issue on your 2015 Ford Flex. Some vehicle require a separate connection to…

Generally, If a vehicle has a mechanical odometer, then you will accrue mileage on the odometer, and if you have an electronic odometer it usually does not, unless your towing requirements have the ignition in the ACC position where the electronic…

I spoke to my contact at Blue Ox and she informed me that 45 feet would not be too far for the Patriot part #BLU37TR to transmit and the fact that the skin of your RV is metal would not be a problem either. I tried to get an exact range that the…

Using any accessory that draws power while the vehicle isn't running will drain the battery. To avoid this, you'll want to install a charge line kit like #RM-156-25 on the vehicle, so the 12-v feed from the motorhome's 7-way trailer…

The Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR is the same thing as the BRK2022 and is the newest version of Blue Ox's Patriot Supplemental Braking System. This version is slightly smaller and weighs less than the BRK2019 model and will eventually have an app to…