Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 118384 Video

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…

For your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 I recommend the P3 brake controller #90195. This controller has easy to understand diagnostics, it can be mounted a full 360 degrees in the direction of travel, and it can plug right into your truck using wiring…

Thank you for being very detailed with your question! The first step I would take is to make sure everything on the truck and trailer is wired properly. Your Prodigy brake controller should have the wiring adapter #3025-P which is custom for your…

There is not a plug and play adapter for your Lance connector that we are aware of. Typically this is installed by the Lance dealer. A junction box/7-way plug kit like #HS381-9000 is an option you have to convert the camper to match the 7-way RV…

The etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #E98860 is not a confirmed fit for the 2018 Heavy Duty 2500 or 3500 Silverado. It is only a fit for the Light Duty 1500 models. If you are looking for a Class IV hitch for the Heavy Duty trucks, I recommend the…

As long as the 7-way you install has functional lighting circuits, the 12-volt power feed circuit is functional and you have a smart phone that uses the Android (4.4 version or newer) or iOS (8.0 or newer) operating system, It'll work just fine…

The Curt Echo Brake Controller part #C51180 is a great choice because of its convenient and simple installation. The 7-way connector that you mention part # A10-7084VP pugs into the 4-way connector you purchased part #C56217. The white wire from the…

That's a good question, and in order to use the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller #C51180, it requires simply the 12 volt, ground, and turn signals be connected to the 7-way on your truck. So you will need the 12 volt connected that you…

If your 2002 Chevrolet Silverado did not come wired with a 7-Way plug from the factory, you will need to connect the brake controller power wire and the electric brake wire underneath your hood to complete the brake controller installation. Once you…

No you should not have constant power on the brake output pin, the blue wire should only have power with the brake pedal depressed in the vehicle or the brake controller manual override is activated. If the blue wire has a constant 12V then it is an…

There could be in internal short in the brake controller. Use a circuit tester like part #PTW2993 on the blue wire exiting the rear of the controller. There should be no voltage on that wire unless the brake pedal is pressed, or the manual brake…

Yes, to control the brakes on your trailer you have to have a brake controller. Without one there's no safe way to activate the trailer brakes. So for your 2017 Chevy Silverado I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part #90195. This…