etrailer Trailer Brake Controller 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit Installation - 2018 Volvo XC60 Video

Thank you so much for your kind words. We strive to give everyone the information they need so they can make the best choices for their vehicles. A factory 7-way (or any 7-way for that matter) does not send braking signals to a trailer's brakes.…

According to the instructions which I have linked for you for Air Lift suspension enhancement #AL60769, the maximum air pressure is 35 psi and the minimum is 5 psi. Over-inflation and under-inflation can damage the air bags so you will always want to…

Yes, the lighting functions of a trailer 7-way will be fully functional regardless of if a brake controller is installed/functional. The circuits are totally separate. There are many people who use 7-way trailer wiring setups without a brake…

I went out to the warehouse and grabbed a 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector #H20046 to measure it for you. I used a set of digital calipers to get an accurate measurement. The diameter of the outer black sheath is 0.59 inches or 19/32 of an inch. A…

Normally you can find the brake light switch under the dashboard at the top of the brake pedal. There could be a number of wires attached to the switch so you can use a tester like part #PTW2993 to test the wires. Since the auto manufacturers can use…

We do not have access to the specs of the axles of individual trailers, so the best way to determine what brakes you need to use as replacements is by verifying the capacity of the axle. It's most likely that you've got a 3500-lbs axle since…

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…

Yes the Stealth Hitch #SH27FRT fits your 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8. You will also need to take your XC90 to your local Volvo dealership so a technician can reprogram the computer to send the proper signal with your new wiring. This is a fairly…

To use the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 your vehicle only needs 12 volt, ground, and turn signals connected to its 7-way socket. What this means is you do not need the brake signal from the 7-way. For example, if you used a…

A breaker with a manual reset such as #PK54871PL should be used on any circuit that you do not want to automatically power back on. So for a really basic example let's say you had a circular saw that had an inline circuit breaker. An overload…

Definitely sounds like you have a short somewhere on your break controller circuit. You will need to check the 12-volt black power wire to see if anywhere from the controller to the battery the wire is frayed and touching any metal. A frayed wire…

While we have not installed the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit #ETBC7L on a 2019 Subaru Forester or the same generation in our shop. We do have a installation video of this installed on a 2020 Outback which is on the same Subaru Global Platform. So running the…