Deka Jacketed 10 Gauge Wire Installation Video

You are super close to having the brakes functional on your trailer. Run the blue wire from the brake output pin to either one of the wires that are coming off of the brake assemblies and then ground the other and you'll be done. Brake magnet…

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

The Class II hitch I recommend for your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon is the Draw Tite hitch part #36493 if your plan is to carry a hitch accessory like a bike rack or cargo carrier as it does not require a stabilizer strap like the Curt does. If you are…

If your trailer has 7 wires running all the way back to the brakes, then yes, you can tap into the existing wiring. Each of your new brakes will have two wires for the brake magnet. One wire is for 12 volt power to the brake magnets and the other…

It sounds like you want a diagram of the wiring for your trailer and breakaway system. I am attaching an article with pictures about wiring trailers. I am also attaching an article with pictures on wiring a breakaway kit. I also recommend making the…

Lets start with your 1994 GMC 1/2 Ton Truck. You will need to start with the #118315 4-Way connector. Once the 4-Way is installed, see instructions link, you will need the Brake Controller Installation Kit, #ETBC7, and a brake controller. I recommend…

To use the Redarc brake controller #RED44FR in your 2017 Ram 1500 you will just need wiring harness #3024-P. On this harness you will cut off the smaller black connector and attach its wires color for color to the Redarc wires included with the…

I'd recommend using 10 gauge wire like part #10-2-1 (sold by the foot) for the brake power and ground wires as this will be more than adequate and will ensure you get plenty of amperage to activate the brakes.

All the brake controller needs to sense a trailer connection so that you can test it is a slight amperage draw on the output circuit. For that you can use a circuit tester like the part #PTW2993 with one pin grounded and the other on the output pin.…

Trailer wheel bearings are specific to the spindle that is installed on the axle that is on your trailer. You will need to safely support the trailer, remove the wheel and tire, remove the grease cap, remove the cotter pin and washer that secures the…

Functionally speaking, there isn't a huge difference. The Curt #C56382 has a slightly lower capacity at 3 amps for circuit for stop/turn signals and 6 amps for taillights. The Tekonsha #118781 has a capacity of 5 amps per stop/turn circuit and…

To pick out bearings for a trailer hub you will need to remove one of the hubs so that you can remove the bearings and get the numbers off of them. Or, you can measure the spindle where the bearings and seal ride so that we can pick you out the…