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Simple and rugged, this time-delay brake controller is able to install in any direction, even upside down. Includes a large digital display with a dark smoke lens that can be read even in direct sunlight. Activates brakes with a preset intensity.
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The Pro Series Pilot comes equipped with time-delayed braking. Every time you apply the brakes in your vehicle, a signal is sent - via the brake switch - to the Pilot. The controller then sends power out to your trailer brakes to activate them with an intensity set by you, at a rate determined by you. The amount of braking power (output) can be adjusted to suit your preference, the road conditions, the type of trailer, and the weight of your load. To determine which levels are best for your application, test your towing setup and choose what feels right.
Braking output is the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. How much braking output you need is determined by the weight of your trailer; a heavier trailer will need more power to bring it to a stop. You want to set the braking output as high as you can without locking up the brakes. Once you've set up the brake controller the first time, you shouldn't need to adjust the settings until the trailer load changes, you switch trailers, or road conditions change. Use the thumbwheel on the side to change the braking output level. The output setting will appear as a number on the digital display, with a higher number indicating higher braking power.
The Pro Series Pilot keeps the manual override within easy reach on the front of the module, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. Push the slide-bar to activate the trailer's brakes and brake lights without you having to apply the brakes on your tow vehicle, perfect for limiting trailer movement while you're cruising.
Because inertia plays no role in the functioning of this controller, you do not have to mount the unit at any particular angle. Your mounting options are limitless, so long as you can still easily access the controller and manual override. The Pilot is especially flexible; its microprocessor allows the controller to even be mounted upside down, and it will still give you a readable display. The Pilot can go wherever you need it. Plus, the included wiring adapter eases installation overall. The custom connector end plugs into the port on your vehicle and the other end plugs into the controller.
You can use etrailer's exclusive 7- and 4-way brake control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately) if you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle.
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on our 2017 Chevy Silverado, we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Draw-Tite I-Command Proportional Trailer Brake Controller, part number 5535. To help us with that installation, we're also going to be using the Tekonsha adapter, part number 3016. This is what our Draw-Tite I-Command Brake Controller looks like when it's installed. This is going to apply brakes to your trailer. It's also going to relieve the stress on your vehicle's brakes when you are pulling a trailer. This is going to be a proportional braking system, which means it's going to match the amount of pressure you're putting on your vehicle brakes.
It's going to match that to the trailer brakes. Now that we've hooked up our trailer, you can see on the screen here it has a C. That's showing that the trailer is connected. Over here on the left side of the screen, you're going to see gain. You're going to have a plus or minus button. What this is going to do is it's going to put ...
This is going to adjust the amount of force that is applied to your trailer brakes. Over here on the right side is your boost. It's going to have a blue plus and a blue minus button. What the boost is going to do, it's going to adjust how quickly the amount of braking is applied to the trailer brakes. What this button here is going to be, it's going to be a manual override.
What that's going to be for is if you have a sway in your trailer or any movement that you need to stop right away. You can apply this and it will apply the brakes to your trailer without applying the brakes to your vehicle. Now that we've gone over some of the features, let's show you how to get it installed. To begin the installation we're going to start with our adapter. Under the dash we're going to locate this black box here. It's going to be behind the emergency brake pedal.
Now, there's two lock clips on it, and you just take a screwdriver and pop it off like that, and we're looking for that spot right there. We're going to place that inside. Next what we want to do, you're going to make sure your wire runs out the top of the box, and then go ahead and put your cover back on. We're going to find a spot on the dash panel underneath here that doesn't have anything behind it, and you want to make sure that you're level from side to side. Next we're going to take our eighth-inch drill bit and we're going to drill us a inaudible 00:02:23. Once we have the controller mounted on our dash, we'll go ahead and plug it in, and then we'll take all of our extra wiring and we're going to find a place and we'll zip-tie it up back behind the dash. Now that we have our brake controller installed, you can see it says NC on the screen. That means you have no trailer connected to the back of your vehicle. However, it is telling you that you have it hooked up correctly. That'll do it for the Draw-Tite I-Command Proportional Trailer Brake Controller, part number 5535 on our 2017 Chevy Silverado.
good value but the swivel mount being optional should be made more clear
Made installation straightforward. I wouldn't recommend getting your setup complete any other way.
Works as expected! I’ve had it for a year, towing about once a month for camping. For my application I had to add some wire to make it longer, and a wire sock to keep more covered. I wanted it on the right side of the steering column and it was only long enough for the left side. The connectors worked as should plug and play.
I had purchased and used the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller on my 2000 Silverado with good results. When I got a new-to-me 2104 Silverado, I thought I could just buy a new cable and I was correct. It was delivered quickly and plugged in with no issues. The new truck's lower dash panel is more vertical than the older truck and I didn't want to drill holes in it for the mount, so I purchased heavy duty Velcro tape and cut it to fit. It has worked without issues.
FAST SHIPPING!! Great products!!!,
I highly recommend purchasing from etrailer!! Easy to put together and install only takes minutes!! I'm using these products to pull a 30ft travel trailer and it does a GREAT job! Hooking up the distribution bars is so fast and easy they just slide in and your done, and the brake controller automatically sees your trailer and saves your settings, so you don't have anything else to do!!
Products arrived on time and undamaged. I pull a trailer almost every other week. I have had no problems. I would gladly buy from this company again and recommend it to anyone needing trailer parts!
Received the wiring harness and bracket for the brake controller quicker than thought. Though there was a lack of instructions enclosed I found explanations on line on Etrailer site that detailed installation. The only thing missing was though the wiring harness fit, it did not snap into place. Not sure if that is correct or not. Products performed without any complications though. I would recommend these pieces to others.
The Tekonsha P3 is an outstanding controller. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a good for a user friendly controller with nice options. It looks great in my 2014 Silverado. Buying from etrailer was awesome. I suggest getting the wiring harness made specifically for your truck as well. Thanks etrailer.
I ordered the brake control and wiring harness separately, I wish someone from your shop would have stoped me from buying the control harness since it comes with one anyways..
Quality, fast shipping, got exactly what I ordered. Couldn't ask for more. Also good price.
Too short to mount your brake controller where you want it? The parts you needed to make it longer were right in front of you. I bought this adapter harness along with the Prodigy P3, which also came with it's own harness and attached pigtails. Cut off controller connection on the 3016, and wired up the supplied pigtail harness that came in the P3 box. Took 10 minutes and I had myself plenty of extra length. Have not installed it yet but it looks simple enough with the video tutorial that eTrailer has available.
Installed the Voyager Brake Controller on my 2018 Silverado Custom Truck. Installed quickly and effortlessly with the wiring harness. Simple Plug and Play.
I'm in the process of getting a larger trailer to haul my vintage tractors on and needed a brake controller. After reading the reviews I decided on the P3, can't wait to give it a try. Installation was a breeze, like other reviewers mentioned it took longer to decide where I wanted it than the actual installation.
Simple plug and play for 2019 Tahoe. Instructions were adequate and took 5 mins to install. Works great so far with the prodigy brake controller.
Exactly what I order and arrived very fast. This was my first order from etrailer, and it will not be my last.
Thanks etrailer!!!
Easy to install. Only left is to hook up the trailer. 15 minute install. Very easy with the wiring harness.
The products works just as marketed. Installation took only 15 minutes on my 2014 Silverado. I'm very happy with this purchase.
The plug adapter worked well and made installation easy. However I tried to reach out to Robert S at etrailer.com to find out what to do about an annoying rattling noise that it makes driving down the road when the road is not perfectly smooth. Even light irregularities in the pavement causes the brake controller switch to rattle. I have not heard anything back from Robert S at etrailer.com. So I sent a "1" rating on the brake controller switch because of this annoying rattling noise. I'm about to just disconnect it and leave it in the glove box and connect it back when or if I ever need it.
etrailer makes the purchase easy. I have always used Tekonsha Voyagers, and on my new truck (2015 Silverado) I also wanted the convenience of having the plug and play wiring harness. etrailer had exactly what I needed and was very easy to find on the website. Installation was flawless and clean thanks to the good hardware supplied. Very excited to put some trailers behind the truck with the stopping power confidence that comes with the Voyager.
Great deal
This cable made it very simple to connect to my Tahoe. I appreciate that they knew which cable I needed so I didn't have to wire it in myself. I wish all web sites made it this simple. The instructions with the pictures made it very easy to follow and it worked first time. GREAT JOB!!!
easy to use brake box
Very simple install, made up a tool from a cheap putty knife to unlock left side of electric cover for access to 2016 Silverado 1500. My hand would not fit back there.
Very compact size compared to the old units have bought in the past. Am installing this on a Kenworth that has air brakes. I will be hauling a triple axel 5th wheel travel trailer.
I just purchased a new 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 4.3 L V6, 8ft bed, base model truck, with no options. The truck is rated to tow a 5900 lbs trailer with a CGVW limit of 11000 lbs. I will be towing a Lance 1985 travel trailer, that weighs in around 4500 lbs wet. With excellent reviews and outstanding installation videos from etrailer.com, I ordered the Curt C14006 class IV hitch; the Tekonsha proportional Prodigy P3 brake controller; the Tekonsha plug-in wiring adapter specified for my truck; Cipa custom slip-on towing mirrors; and the 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - HM40975 specified for my truck. All new Chevy Silverado 1500's (even the base model with no options) comes from the factory pre-wired with a basic seven wire trailer towing harness already installed. Everything electric just plugged in without a single cut or splice of the wiring or any other wiring modifications. I just followed the instructions in the excellent installation videos on the etrailer.com website. The hitch installed quickly and lined up perfectly with factory bolt holes already on the truck frame, no drilling required. Finally I slipped on the Cipa custom towing mirrors and I was ready to tow after about two hours work. If I would have ordered my truck with a factory tow package, integrated brake controller, and extendable towing mirrors, the options would have run me slightly over $1450 on a new Chevy truck. Instead, I spent two hours of my own time doing the installations and paid about $550 for all the parts by ordering by from etrailer.com. Nice savings. You need to have a good set of socket and open end wrenches, including a torque wrench adjustable to a minimum of 110 ft/lbs for the hitch bolts. Spend some time and review all the installation videos for the parts that you need to order. The etrailer.com website also has downloadable installation instructions provided by the parts manufacturers.
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