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• Brake Controller Installation in 2006 GMC Sierra Pickup
  
• When installing a trailer brake controller in a 2006 GMC Sierra that has a factory 7-way you will both plug in the controller at the under-dash port using the brand-specific wiring adapter AND make some connections under the hood at the power distribution box. For instance, to install the Prodigy P3 # 90195 you would use wiring adapter # 3015-P. I linked an article that covers this process in detail along with photos to help you. One of the two wiring connections to be made provides...
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• Is Weight Distribution Needed for a 2018 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS
  
• The general rule of thumb is that if the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the trailer is more than 50% of the GVWR of the vehicle, a weight distribution system is recommended. Since the 3877 GVWR of your trailer will in fact be more than 50% of the GVWR for both your 2017 Chevrolet Silverado and 2005 GMC Yukon, I would recommend you use a weight distribution system. In order to choose the correct weight distribution system, you will need to find the total tongue weight (TTW) of...
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• Recommended Trailer Brake Controller and Harness for 2006 Cadillac Escalade
  
• For your 2006 Cadillac Escalade, I highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195. This is an excellent, proportional controller that will activate the trailer's brakes at the same time and with the same intensity that you apply to them in your Escalade. It features an easy to read LCD display, storable settings, and continuous diagnostics that will alert you to any potential issues. This unit is well known for its reliability and ease of use. Then, if your...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch for Clean Bed Once Removed on a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 Short Bed
  
• If you are wanting to keep the bed of your 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 clean then I highly recommend using the B&W Companion # BWRVK3400-5W because it mounts in the B&W Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1059-5W. Instead of having bed rails in the bed of your truck you just have the gooseneck hitch ball receiver and safety chain loops as you can see in the attached photo. The Companion is made right here in the USA, has a 20,000 lb weight capacity (which is more than your pickup), 17" - 19" of height...
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• How Does Prodigy P2 Install in 2012 Chevy Silverado
  
• Your 2012 Chevy Silverado is pre-wired for a brake controller but there is no plug under your dash for the connection of the controller. Instead there are 4 blunt cut wires there that you will need to hardwire to the Prodigy P2 part # 90885. The install video link I attached shows exactly how a brake controller will install in your truck. The truck in the video is a 2013 model but the process would be the exact same.
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• Is an Electric-Over-Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Needed for a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax
  
• I believe you are looking for an electronic brake controller to tow a trailer with electric-over-hydraulic brakes with your 2005 Chevy Silverado. If this is the case, then I recommend taking a look at the Tekonsha Prodigy P3, # 90195. The Prodigy brake controllers have been around for a long time due to their reliability and effectiveness. The P3 is the newest model that comes with many features like memory settings, diagnostic alerts, customizable display and many more. I have attached...
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• Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller on 2005 Chevy Tahoe
  
• Does your 2005 Chevy Tahoe have the factory 7-way? If so, you can install the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 brake controller with Wiring Adapter # 3015-P. If you do not have the factory 7-way there will be some connections under the hood you will need to make, and you will also need the Custom Multi-Tow 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connectors # 30955, which will be installed at the spot shown in the accompanying photo. I have added a link to a help article detailing the exact connections...
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• Tekonsha Brake Controller # 90885-3015P Recommendation for a 2003 GMC Yukon XL
  
• It sounds like you are in need of a brake controller. You would not want full 12 volts getting applied to your trailer brakes at the exact moment you apply your Yukon brakes otherwise your trailer brakes would lock up every time you touched the brakes. The tow package that came with your 2003 GMC Yukon XL gives you most of the wiring for towing a trailer but will not give you everything you would need to appropriately apply the brakes that are on your trailer. For that you will need...
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• Recommended Brake Controller Wiring for 2016 Chevy Express 3500 Van
  
• There is not a wiring harness like the # 3015-P for your 2016 Chevy Express 3500. Vehicles with the 7-way and tow package have a blue output wire that is already run for you from the 7-way to the dash near the emergency brake pedal. Some models will have the connection wiring taped and tucked under the drivers side floor mat up towards the firewall. Then you will use # 5506 for the rest of your wiring and the circuit breakers. If you do not have a 7-way, then you will use connector...
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• Brake Controller Wiring Harness to Plug a P3 into a 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500
  
• You won't have to hardwire in a brake controller on your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500. I double checked and you can use wiring harness # 3016 to plug the P3 # 90195 into your truck. So it will install in the same place as the 2014 Silverado in the video I have linked.
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• Is Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller Compatible with 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500
  
• Yes, the Tekonsha Primus brake controller part # TK90160 is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500 and the correct install harness is the part # 3015-P that you referenced as well. This setup would fit and work well for you.
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• Installing Brake Controller On 2004 GMC Sierra With Tow Package
  
• Your 2004 Sierra is factory wired for brakes, but you will need a brake controller to actuate them. I would recommend a proportional controller, like the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. A proportional controller uses an accelerometer to determine how quickly the tow vehicle is braking, and will send the appropriate amount of voltage to the trailer brakes so that the trailer brakes at the same rate as the tow vehicle. The result is more predictable and safe braking. In addition...
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• What is the Correct Brake Wiring Harness for the Primus IQ Brake Controller on a 2006 GMC Sierra
  
• The confirmed fit brake wiring harness for the Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller, # TK90160, to 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD is # 3015-P.
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• Brake Controller Recommendation for 2004 Chevy Suburban Towing R-Pod 17 with Trailer Brakes
  
• Trailer brake controllers are designed to mount and install in your tow vehicle and give you a way to safely activate the brakes of your trailer as you are towing it. This is a very common requirement for towing and for your 2004 Chevy Suburban would be a very easy install as there is a port under the dash designed for plugging in a controller like with the install harness part # 3015-P which is a confirmed fit. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller...
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• Brake Controller Recommendation and Installation on a 2003 GMC Sierra with or without Factory 7-Way
  
• I did a little research and found that the Dexter Predator, # 58-8, is for 2 to 4 brakes. So if each wheel on your two axle trailer has a brake assembly, or just two of them, this brake controller will work. Brake controllers are not vehicle or trailer specific, so you will be able to use the best one for your application. I recommend going with a proportional controller because they offer the best and safest braking, and will reduce wear on both the trailer and tow vehicle brakes. I...
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• Where Does Brake Controller Plug in on 2019 Ram 1500
  
• I spoke to Tekonsha about finding the exact location for the brake controller on your truck and they told me that for your 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 "the connector is behind the area in the attached picture and from what we’ve been told you can reach behind the dash, and around a metal brace to get to this connector." The picture I attached came from Tekonsha. The install harness you need is the part # 3024-P for the Prodigy P2 part # 90885 you mentioned.
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• Trailer Brake Controller Wiring Installation in Chevy Avalanche
  
• To install the Draw-Tite I-Command Trailer Brake Controller # 5535 in your Chevy Avalanche that has a factory-installed 7-way trailer connector you will use existing OEM wiring that is under the dash to hard wire it. There is no quick-connect brake controller port in your model year Avalanche; there was one included up to model year 2006 and this used part # 3015-P. You can use wiring pigtail # 20127 to give you the wires needed for connection. On the controller pigtail the wire colors/functions...
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• Parts Needed to Convert From Surge to Electric Brakes
  
• The backing plate you are referring to is, I'm assuming, the brake mounting flange, which should be welded on. The dimensions of this are extremely important because it will determine the brake assemblies that fit. The Demco Trailer Brake Mounting Flange # DM60124 has a 2-3/4" pilot hole and has a 4 on 4-13/16" bolt pattern. This is uncommon compared to Brake Mounting Flange # 4-35 which is for 2-3/8" round axles and has 4 bolt holes which are 2-7/8" apart on center, which is what you...
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• Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2003 Chevy Tahoe
  
• To install the P2 part # 90885 in your 2003 Chevy Tahoe will require the install harness part # 3015-P. I attached an install video and help article that will walk you through the process. There are a couple under hood connections that will also need to be made. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller...
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• Brake Controller Compatible with Electric Over Hydraulic Brakes and 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic
  
• There are only certain brake controllers that work with electric over hydraulic braking systems. The Tekonsha Primus # TK90160 is not compatible but both the P2 # 90885 and the P3 # 90195 do have electric over hydraulic modes and would work with the Dexter system you have. The biggest difference between the P2 and P3 is that the P3 has easy to read diagnostics and more setting options so it is very user friendly but both are excellent controllers. Both controllers will also use the same...
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• Troubleshooting Tekonsha Voyager Brake Controller Won't Turn On After Install 2003 Chevy Silverado
  
• Sounds like you haven't made the necessary underhood connections on your 2003 Chevy Silverado so that your Voyager Brake Controller part # 39510 will activate. Check out the FAQ article I attached to the right that shows you exactly what you need to do to get your brake controller to function.
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• Best Brake Controller for a 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
  
• For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. This controller also has a full display on it that uses full words instead of codes to decipher. If there are any problems with the setup it will...
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• How Does Brake Controller Install on a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic Body
  
• Actually to install a brake controller in your 2007 Chevy Silverado you would want to use an install harness like part # 3015-P that plugs into the junction box under your dash. The reason for this is that you have the Classic body style Silverado. The new body style Silverado requires hardwiring but not yours. Check out the install video I attached that shows a similar Tekonsha controller being installed with the # 3015-P harness. I also attached a help article that covers the same thing.
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• How to Select Electric Drum Brakes for Single Axle Venture Boat Trailer
  
• Trailer brakes are sized as needed to reach the stopping power required for the axle weight rating. We have electric drum brakes for 2K axles that measure 7 x 1-1/4-inches and that work with 13-inch wheels, such as # AKEBRK-2 and we have brakes for 3K axles like # K23-473-00 and # K23-472-00 which are 10 x 1-1/2-inches and that also work with 13-inch wheels. Your axle should have a sticker or plate that indicates its weight rating. This will tell you the capacity of brake you need. You...
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• Brake Controller and Install Harness Recommendation for a C5500 Motorhome
  
• The controller would need to be hardwired to your C5500 motorhome as it would not have a harness under the dash using our Brake Controller Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. Due to the fact that your motorhome is longer than the usual passenger vehicle, you'd need an extra length of wire, probably about 20 feet. The wire is sold by the foot as part # 10-2-1. I have linked you to instructions for the ETBC7 kit. I would recommend an easy to use, reliable proportional controller like...
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