Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2003 Chevrolet Silverado Video

You are correct, you should only be getting output when the brake is applied, or the override switch is activated. It sounds like the controller might be bad, but to make sure, you should probably bench test it before tossing it. Use a circuit…

It sounds like the problem is corrosion on the trailer 7-way brake output circuit which is causing the controller to only show an intermittent connection. Try cleaning off this pin on the 7-way with some fine grit sandpaper. Testing the brake…

To install a brake controller like the #5504 that you referenced you only need to connect it to 4 wires. If you find more wires on your vehicle than would be needed to install the controller you wouldn't need to do anything with them. I attached…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

The stock bumper of your 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 is not a deep drop bumper so the etrailer hitch part #e98849 is a fit for it and would work well.

The P3 brake controller, #90195, will go into a sort of sleep mode after it detects no movement for 15 minutes. While it is on it does not draw very much power. What you can do to make sure it goes to sleep is exit the truck after turning it off,…

The 7-way on your trailer could be wired correctly as-is. Not all 7-ways will have wires run to every one of the pins. Typically, if there are only 5 wires you will be missing the circuits will be the 12-volt accessory and the reverse light circuit.…

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…

There are a couple of items that are causing your brake controller problem. The problem can be caused by either the stoplight wire incorrectly installed, or the adapter you are using is not designed for the brake controller you have. The plug-in…

I am assuming you are speaking of the fuse that activates the power feed to the brake controller. The 30 amp fuse is installed in the power distribution box as shown in the photo I have edited. The power distribution box is located under the hood, on…

To be completely honest the sway control feature of the B and W Continuum part #BW78FR isn't nearly as advanced as the rest of the system. The advertised sway control of this system is in the head of the system between where the ball and the…

Since your 2003 Chevrolet Silverado has the Duramax Diesel engine meaning it is either a 2500HD or 3500HD, I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers #AL88275 which is confirmed to fit your…