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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, we're going to be taking a look at part number 80550. This is the Pilot 2-6 Brake Time Delayed Electronic Brake Controller from Pro Series. It's going to work for 2-6 brakes, which is going to be up to 3 brake axles. One of the main features I want to show you is the large, easy to read dual-digital disk play. I have it connected to our power source. That way, you can just get a really quick look at how easy that display is to see.
Nice, quick response time too. Please keep in mind that this installer must be installed with a 12 volt negative ground system. It's going to provide flexible mounting options and can be installed in any direction. It's got a microprocessor that's going to allow the controller to be mounted upside down and still have a readable display. It's got a feature protection against short circuit or loss of ground. A standard mounting bracket is included as well as the hardware needed to get it attached.
That's going to go on the side here towards the back of the controller. It's got the mounting slots in there and then you can see the different options that you have as far as a versatile mount. This inaudible 00:01:12 right here is going to be the ball mount interface. It's an optional mounting ball pivot kit that we sell that works with this. It's sold separately. You can find that with part number 5298.
A pulse preventer is also recommended. That's available and sold separately with part number 5501. The wheel on this side of the controller is designed to control and adjust the breaking power. This right here is going to be the manual override or the manual slide knob. The wiring system is a simple plug and play feature that allows for easy and quick connection and disconnection. This is designed for use with electric brakes.
It's going to give us an overall width of 3 1/2 inches, overall length of 4 3/4 of an inch, and then an overall height of about 1 9/16ths of an inch. It's going to be covered with a limited lifetime warranty. If a custom break wiring adapter is not available for your vehicle, one of the following will be required: Either a 20 amp circuit breaker for 2-4 brake applications or a 30 amp circuit breaker for 6-8 brake applications. When it comes to the wiring on this system, your white wire is going to be your ground. Your black is going to be for the positive battery. Your red is going to be for the cold side of the stop light switch, and then your blue wire is going to be for the brake output to the trailer. That's going to do it for our review of part number 80550. This is the Pilot 2-6 Brake Time Delayed Electronic Brake Controller from Pro Series. .
good value but the swivel mount being optional should be made more clear
Just installed this item on my 2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4x4. I have the original Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller.
First off, that factory plug: After you take the single screw off the panel above the driver's left foot, the is still a two inch plastic "finger" in a metal bracket still holding the panel up. Pull the panel toward you and bow the middle down to free the "finger." Also, the factory plug was not just dangling on my Cherokee as some on-line pictures seem to show. It’s in a soft plastic "keeper," so I did not recognize it right away. It is easy to pry out of the keeper with a small screwdriver.
There is not much room on the right side of the steering wheel by the driver's knees, plus there is a knee air bag there you do not want to impede.
So, I installed my controller (with the pocket mount attached) in the utility bin on the left side, above the hood release. The utility bin pops out and it's easy to fish the plug up to the opening created. I cut a hole in the back of the utility bin for the plug to go through, then popped the bin back in place. Put the plug through the empty pocket mount and plugged it into the controller. I snapped the controller into the pocket mount, then set that assemblage into the bin. It fits nice and snug side-to-side. I drilled two small holes near the rubber bumpers at the top of the bin opening and used a small bungee cord to hold the bin up against the controller, hooking the bungee ends into the holes. This keeps the brake controller secure. I still have plenty of knee clearance getting in and out and can easily see and reach the controller. If I remove the controller during the off-season, the utility bin will close fully with the controller plug inside.
Another option is to remove the utility bin altogether and improvise a controller mount in the cavity created. That would work for other controllers and take up even less knee room.
Cable was to connect a Primus IQ controller removed from my previous GM vehicle to my 2020 Jeep Cherokee with the trailer tow package. Jeep connector was not easy to find, a cover needed to be moved (one screw and some brute force). The Jeep connector was attached to a mounting bracket so it would not flop around, once snapped out of the connector the cable fit fine. Other issue was that the cable must go over the knee airbag. I presume if the bag blew, it would blow controller down to your feet. Couldn't find an area to mount it that didn't interfere with the airbag. Not the cable's fault. Whatever you do, do not screw your controller to the airbag cover.
I liked that no splicing was required.
This brake controller works fantastic! It’s everything I needed for the electric brakes on my travel trailer hauled behind my Jeep Cherokee. Being able to easily adjust for varying weight and driving conditions is awesome.
Installation is neat in appearance, but the vehicle’s mating harness was a b****h to reach.
The pictures and videos on your site gave me the confidence to try this myself. I even improved upon the install showed on the website. The install took me less than 15 minutes, and by removing the small pocket " drawer" in the dash, a very low profile and smooth look was retained.
My local post office was undermanned and late with the product and customer service was excellent in helping me track it down.
I saved over $160 compared to what local retail establishments were quoting me... excellent job all around.
Thanks for exceeding all of my expectations.
Works exactly as promised
Great deal
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Great product
Worked perfectly. Easy to install. Only had to remove one screw under the dash and was able to bend the lower panel back enough to find the pigtail plug which was attached to the floor with a retaining bracket. I coaxed the plug out of the bracket and plugged the Jeep-specific connector into it relatively easily. To complete the connection I routed the wires through the left side tray in the dash where I plugged into the brake controller.
Was super easy to install
Bought this with Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional for my 2015 Jeep Cherokee, connection is perfect.
We received the trailer brake controller in record time, and it is perfect. Husband said the quality is exceptional and installation was a breeze. installed and functioning in 2014 Jeep Cherokee in no time! Couldn't be happier and will be ordering other parts and accessories from you in the future. Thank you!
Wiring harness is the way to go. Installed on a new 2019 Jeep Cherokee and wouldn't want to be splicing wires with all the electronics on the new vehicles. Getting to the tow package plug was difficult, since I was uncertain of pulling/pushing to hard on the service plug in, the dealers service dept. was nice enough to remove the panel for me. It took them two tries to identify where the plug in was (with a trip to the PC to find the diagram) then a headstand under the dash to reach it (it was clipped into the wiring block somehow, not taped to the wires). Once it was in place, one zip tie completed the installation.
The wiring harness for my 2015 Jeep Cherokee fit perfectly. Since my Jeep was prewired with a 7 pin plug as part of the tow package, the factory plug was right where the etrailer site showed it. It is basically a plug and play setup. I was very pleased.
I needed a moderately priced brake controller for infrequent towing with my Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. With "plug and play", the Primus was an appropriate choice. It fits well in limited space, gain adjustment is easy, and it performs as expected.
This product went just as promised. There were no wiring to be done just plug it in and mount controller. Only real issue is getting under dash to plug adapter cord into vehicle but is not real tough.
So, get this... This is a review related directly to the 2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. And, it really has nothing to do with a trailer brake controller. I used this part to plug into inside the cabin for power for my Yaesu FT-1900 mobile transceiver for amateur radio. And, it worked perfectly for this job. I connected it to some Anderson power plugs and an inline fuse, got it powering my radio without any trouble at all. So nice to have that power already located inside the cabin and I could bypass all the drama of running more wiring through the firewall, or using an add-a-fuse in the under hood fuse box.
This part is perfect for this job. If you need more details, look on my amateur radio related website I'll be posting more details on getting mobile radio working in the 2019-2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk soon.
Absolutely the easiest installation I've done in a long while. Etrailer.com is always courteous, knowledgeable, and quick.
I installed a P3 controller in a 2014 Jeep Cherokee with a factory-imstalled 7-pin connector.
Website is easy to use. I purchased tow mirrors, brake controller and wiring harness. All were very quick and easy to install.
This adapter makes installation of the brake controller totally painless if you have a vehicle that comes with a trailer towing package. This adapter is vehicle specific and plug and play. Reduced installation time to just a few minutes. This is the only way to go.
Super easy installation and setup (purchased the adapter cable also...specific to my vehicle which has a factory installed tow package) Just plugged in, mounted with bracket and programmed. Clear instructions.
you guys were phenomenal! I was notified when the part was ready to be shipped, but etrailer does not ship to PO Box.(was that on form).
A phone number was provided for me to call and update to physical address. Got a live person, very helpful. Assured me the part would be there one day shipping. I was surprised i got it the next day early!.
only problem is, was the price..when i went back in the website...i was truly disappointed about how the price changed drastically from what i saw on website to what i was actually charged. I urgently needed the part, so i didnt question it then...
Great brakebox
Works great, wired it up. It's nice and small so easy to mount. Definitely plug and play like it says, probably 10 minutes including figuring out where to mount it.
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