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• Will the Hopkins Agility Brake Controller Fit My 2008 GMC Canyon
  Brake controllers are not vehicle specific and can be installed in most any vehicle with proper wiring. If you would like to resubmit your question with a little further information I would be glad to provide instructions or any information that you need for installing the Hopkins Towing Solutions Agility Trailer Brake Controller, item # HM47294, in your vehicle. The year, make and model of your vehicle, and the type of trailer connector on the rear of the vehicle plus the type of connector...
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• Recommended Parts To Adapt 7-Way Vehicle Connector To 6-Way Trailer Connector.
  Let's start with the vehicle side. If you don't already have trailer connector on your 2008 Toyota Tacoma, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector, # 118496. Once you have the 4-way, you can install either a 6-way or a 7-way. Factory tow packages come with a 7-way, but you can install a 6-way and be set for your camper. The Brake Controller 6 and 4 Way Installation Kit, 10 Gauge, # ETBC6 will give you everything you need to convert your 4-way...
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• Parts Needed to Install Redarc Brake Controller and 6-Way 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness
  Hey Stephanie, since your 2023 Subaru Forester does not have any factory brake controller install wiring you would need to go with the parts you mentioned to install the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty part # RED52VR. The part # ETBC6 will convert the 4-way to a 6-way and will allow you to wire in the brake controller and the part # 18136 will give you a place to mount the 6-way as well. Now I would check to make sure the trailer you plan to tow has a 6-way and not the much more common 7-way. Usually...
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• Brake Controller Install on 1997 Chevrolet Pickup
  This is a fairly straightforward install. GM has already run some of the necessary wiring from the rear frame rail area to the engine compartment, so you will see a blue wire for the electric brake function, and an orange wire which provides 12 volt power for trailer accessories like a breakaway kit near the end of the driver side frame rail. The orange and blue wires at the rear of the truck would attach to the appropriate poles on the 7-way trailer connector on the rear bumper. You can...
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• How to Connect a Trailer with 6-Pole to Vehicle with 4-Flat
  In order to tow a trailer with what I assume is a 6-pole round trailer connector on your 2010 Subaru Forester with a 4-flat trailer connector all you will need is the 6-Way and 4-Way Flat part # ETBC6. This will give you everything to attach the wiring from the trailer to the tow vehicle. The 6-pole trailer connector on your trailer will allow for you to add brakes to the trailer.
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• Adapting a 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector on 2011 Toyota Tacoma to 6 Round on 1983 Coleman Camper
  Since your truck has a 4-Way flat connector and the trailer has a 6-Way round, adapter # HM47320 will not work. It is made to go from a 6-Way round on a vehicle to a 4-Way flat on a trailer. What you need is an adapter like # A10-6034VP. Your 4-way will plug into the adapter, and you will need to ground the white wire to the truck frame. The other two wires on the adapter are black for 12-volt power and blue for electric brakes. If you do not wish to use these functions, then you can tape...
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• 2013 F-150 XLT W/Towing Package What Do I Need To Pull Both A 4 And 6 Way Trailer
  Yes, the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package # C55664 will work depending on the way your 4-way plugs in. If you have the standard US car connector, then yes this will do the trick. If you don't have that car connector, I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC6. This kit includes all parts necessary to install an electric trailer brake controller in your vehicle. Plus, A 6-Way connector. If you are not wanting to use...
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• What is Needed to Install a Brake Controller and 6-Way Trailer Connector on a 2008 Honda Pilot
  Since your trailer has a 6-Way connector installed you most likely have one of 3 wiring situations on your trailer. The first, and most likely, is that your trailer has electric brakes and a power wire to maintain a battery for auxiliary functions. The second is that you have the same power wire and backup lights at the rear of the trailer. The third, and least likely but possible, is that your trailer has hydraulic surge brakes and a coupler with electric backup lockout. If your trailer...
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• Switching An Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Set Up To Surge Brakes
  Hi Scott! You can do either! The brake controller option would be the way I would go though as you wouldn't have to bleed the brakes (which is a pain in the butt) and it can be used with other trailers that have electric or electric over hydraulic brakes (plus it works better than surge brakes). For that, you will only need a few things, but I wanted to ask a few things first. Are you sure it's a 6-pin plug? They aren't used very often, but will still work. I included a picture showing...
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• Brake Controller and Wiring Recommendation for a 2008 Ford Explorer Towing Trailer with 6-Way
  The part # 37175 could be used to adapt your 4-way to a 6-way, but you will be required to track down several other components so that you can make the connector functional and to install a brake controller. A better product to get would be the part # ETBC6 as it comes with everything needed to convert the 4-way to a 6-way and wire up a brake controller. I attached a link to install instructions plus an install video for you to check out. I also attached a picture that has a diagram that...
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• Brake Controller Installation on a 1993 Ford F-250 with 6-Way Trailer Connector
  If the trailer connector on your 1993 Ford F-250 is a factory installed connector then the truck should have the wiring already run for a brake controller. A brake controller would plug into the truck to the connector that is under the dash around the steering column. It is a 4-pin connector with a mating end that will fit onto # 20262. To test if the brake output wire goes from that connector to the trailer connector at the back you can perform a simple test. Using a separate 12-volt...
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• Brake Controller Installation on 1998 Ford E350 Van
  The procedure for installing a brake controller in your van will depend on what (if any) trailer connector is on the vehicle. If the van has the factory installed 7-way or 4-way connector, there will be a port under the dash for installing a brake controller. You will need the brake controller wiring adapter, part # 3035-S. The adapter would wire color for color to the brake controller, and would then plug into the port under the dash. If the van has the 4-way connector, the port under...
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• Connection of Blue Trailer Brake Control Wire on a 2001 Chevy Silverado.
  The blue wire is the brake feed wire for the trailer brakes. When you plug in the adapter, item # 3025-S if you need one, the wire is attached to the blue wire on the adapter which is connected to the blue wire on the brake controller. From under the hood the blue wire with the connector that needs to be cut off is ran to the 6-Way or 7-Way connector at the rear of the vehicle and attached to the brake circuit in the connector. If you use the Brake Controller 7 & 4 Way Installation Kit,...
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• Replacing a 6-Way Trailer Connector on a Rockwood XL 1280 Pop Up Trailer
  It sounds to me like the previous owner did not wire his home made trailer connector properly. If the trailer came with a 6-way connector, then that means there are two additional wires coming from the 6-way connector for the trailer brakes and, most likely, an auxiliary power source. If you are not worried about supplying power to the trailer brakes or auxiliary power source, then I would first recommend checking your local laws to see if brakes are required on your trailer. Some states...
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• Recommended Brake Controller for 1991 Ford F250
  Brake Controllers are not vehicle specific, you can use any controller you wish on your F250. This being said, I would recommend a proportional-type controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. The Prodigy P2 is our best selling brake controller, and is popular because it is easy to use and the initial set up is very simple. A proportional controller is superior to the older technology used by the time-delayed brake controllers. The proportional controller uses an internal sensor...
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• How to Install a Brake Controller on a 1999 GMC Suburban
  Your 1999 GMC Suburban does not have a port under the dash to connect a brake controller harness. You will need to hardwire the Hopkins Agility Brake Controller # HM47294 with brake controller 7 and 4-way installation kit, item # ETBC7, or a 6 and 4-way installation kit, item # ETBC6, depending on the connector you need for your trailer. These kits come with everything needed to install the brake controller and wiring from scratch as long as you have a 4-way connector installed on your...
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• Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2012 Toyota Tacoma
  It sounds like you have a 6-way trailer connector on your trailer. Either that or a 7-way. If it looks like the picture with 6 round pin holes you have a 6-way. If it's a 7-way it will look like the second picture with the 6 "blades" around a single pin in the middle. Whichever one you have the easiest way to install the correct harness on your 2012 Toyota Tacoma is to start with a 4-way trailer connector. For the 4-way you can use # 118496. This installs by plugging in behind the...
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• How to Tow Kia Soul with Automatic Transmission
  Since the Kia Soul with automatic transmission cannot be flat-towed with all wheels on the ground, your best option for towing your Soul is to use a towing dolly, such as the RoadMaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes, part # RM-2050-1. This product is adjustable to fit many vehicles, and includes electric trailer brakes, radial tires, adjustable wheel nets, tail/brake lights and a 6-way round trailer connector. Since the front wheels are kept off the ground there is no need to alter your...
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• Wiring a Brake Controller on a Ford L-8000 Series Truck
  You will need to hard wire the trailer brake controller on your 8000 series Ford. The following items will be needed for installation. Brake Controller, I recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller- Proportional, item # 90885, which is very easy to use and adjust with differing loads. This controller is the best controller I have towed with to date. You will also need a 7-Way installation Kit, Item # ETBC7 or 6-Way Installation Kit, Item # ETBC6, depending on which connector you need at...
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• Brake Controller and Trailer Wiring Installation on 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  To install a brake contorller on your 1997 Grand Cherokee, you'd first need to install a 4-pole connector, using the Tow Ready # 118349. How you'd proceed next will depend on the connector use on the trailer you'll want to pull. I'd recommend using a 7-way because it's the most common. You can always use an adapter like part # HM47570 to convert it to anything else you'd need. To actuate the electric brakes on the trailer, you'd need a brake controller. I'd recommend going with a proportional...
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• Brake Controller Installation on 1978 Ford F100
  To use the electric brakes on the trailer, you will need a brake controller to actuate them. I can highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. The P2 is our best seller, it is very easy to use and set up. You will also need one of our Brake Controller Installation Kits. If you are needing a 6-way connector, use part # ETBC6. For a 7-way, use # ETBC7. The kits contain everything necessary to install a controller, including the adapter that will plug into your existing 4-pole...
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• How To Wire a Brake Controller to a 2001 Toyota Tacoma
  The brake controller you were looking at, part # 39510, would work just fine. We also have a complete 6 way kit that will wire up your 6 pin plug at the bumper and wire it to the brake controller, part # ETBC6. You will not even need to cut off your 4 way connector as it will connect to the 6 way pigtail. This way, when you are pulling a trailer without brakes, you still have a functional 4 way connector. I will briefly run through the wiring process, but I will also include some links...
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• Brake Controller Installation for 1991 Ford E-350 Van Towing an 18 Foot Trailer
  A brake controller is definitely a good idea and is the only way to activate electric trailer brakes. For your 1991 Ford E-350 I recommend the Tekonsha P2, # 90885. This is a high rated and economically priced brake controller that gets good reviews. For wiring I have included a wiring from scratch FAQ below. I also included a video showing brake controller installation on a similar vehicle. You basically need three things to wire a brake controller. First is the brake controller like...
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• Wire Color Codes on Pilot # 80550 Brake Controller
  The wire color codes on the Pilot Brake Controller are as follows: the red wire interfaces with the vehicle brake system by tapping into the cold side of the brake stoplight switch located at the top of the brake pedal. The best way to locate the correct circuit to tap into would be to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993. There can be several wires coming out of the switch, you will need to probe them with the tester until you locate the circuit that only goes hot when the brake pedal...
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