Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2013 GMC Yukon XL Video

You do not need to add additional grease to a Dexter trailer axle hub that came pre-greased. It has the correct amount in it and is ready to be used. Adding additional grease will most likely blow out the grease seal.

The best way to find the correct replacement shock for your outdoor kitchen is by measuring and noting the capacity. The Gas Shock part #372-5300-20 for example measures 20" extended and 11.41" compressed with a 20 lb force. I have…

The Toyota 4 Runner had a knock-out plug already present and then we simply added the Universal Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controller Control Knob #331-TPSI-001 which measures 1-1/4 by 1 inch. There is also the option of using…

On a 2014 GMC Yukon there is no place to plug in a controller but the vehicle does have a tow package wire bundle up under the dash, to the left of the steering column, held together with a white tag. I have linked a video on a 2013 Yukon XL that…

I spoke with my contact over at Timbren about helper springs #TGMRYS4. The overall height of the whole assembly is 4-3/4 inches. The spring by itself is 3-3/4 inches. I have included a link to a video showing installation of this kit for you.

When a trailer with electric brakes is connected to a vehicle that has a brake controller that brake controller is sensing the draw of the brake magnets by sending back a small amount of voltage on the blue wire. The brake controller also…

For your 2004 GMC Yukon XL you will need the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - GM #3015-P which will connect to your Yukon under the driver side dash. I highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Trailer…

Although the Timbren #TGMRYS4 would work for you, I'm not certain you'd be happy with the ride quality you'll experience once the suspension of your Suburban compresses and the preload is taken up which is when the helper…

According to the GMC Trailer Towing Chart your 2011 GMC Yukon XL has a maximum towing capacity of 8,300 lbs. Generally speaking if your gross trailer weight (GTW) is more than 50% of the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) than a weight distribution…

Travel trailers are big lumbering things that offer a lot of surface area for wind to push it around. Using a weight distribution with sway control is going to help tremendously with sway problem you are having. To choose a system you will need to…

Since we know that the trailer brakes do work since they work with your 2011 Ford F-150, the issue must be with the factory brake controllers in the 2013 Silverado and 2014 GMC Yukon XL Denali. The fact that they are GM vehicles is a clue.…

For your 2015 GMC Yukon Denali, I recommend the K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors - Snap On #KS80920. These are a confirmed fit for your Denali model. I've attached a video to assist and a photo. There are many more photos of…