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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
It does fit a berkshire 2021 37A xl on the freightliner cx chassis and is plug and play with the brake controller and wire harness I purchased
This is truly a plug and go on my 2015 Forest River Berkshire 400ql on the left side is the plug coming off the harness and you will need to remove the cover on the plug and the harness will plug right in the adapter is a perfect fit and plug right in to the controller took me about 10 min to install the blue plug end is what your looking for about 4” long of the harness tight fit but not to hard
Came in a day early! Exactly as described. It was suggested by other from a Forum and they were right. Plugged right in and easy to mount. I far from home and the person from etrailer walked through order and assured me I would get it drop at the park I was staying at. He was right and made it a day early. All tuned and ready to pull
Super easy to install
Great deal
easy to use brake box
OEM-quality product. Wires, plastic connectors, etc. seem identical to factory harness. Amy E. at eTrailer was great in helping me find the appropriate harness for my application. I wasn't sure if they'd be able to look it up so easily, but their systems are excellent - I told her I had a 2014 Fleetwood Discovery Class A diesel pusher, and she pulled up this p/n immediately. I technically could have used what I already had from prior owner, but I didn't like the butt-splices from the factory pigtail to the existing brake controller pigtail. For $15, it made sense to me to eliminate those splices and be "full factory." I used my terminal pin removal tool to remove 2 currently-unused stubs (key-on, and illumination?) from factory pigtail and transferred them to this new harness. That way, I have direct access to these OEM-supplied wires for any future accessories that may need them.
Great product
Installed in 2013 Tiffin 38 RED Freightliner. Was as easy as you said, just plugged in with harness #3027-P.
This wiring harness adapter was used to connect to my motorhome - Freightliner chassis wiring harness connector and my Tekonsha brake controller with a GM connector. It was a plug together and go! No cutting wires or personal adaption needed!!!!
I am happy. Arrived as described and fits like OEM would.
Very knowledgeable staff every time I’ve ordered parts very kind and helpful
Have had this cable and Tekonsha controller in our RV for over a year. We put on roughly 10,000miles towing an enclosed trailer. This cable made the installation of the brake controller a breeze. I think the entire install took less than ten minutes.
Plug adapter works great and easy to hook up plug and play as they say.
We were attending the rally in Sturgis SD and were trying to add a brake controller to our RV before leaving thru the mountains again. We determined the right wiring harness, and were recommended by Tekonsha to contact etrailer for the harness. I spoke with Stacey on the phone and explained the urgency of our need for this part. She made sure it got done ASAP and it actually arrived a day early! We had the controller installed and ready to go right on schedule.
Can't say enough about the service we received. Thanks etrailer and Stacey!!!
I clicked on the button to attach to the factory connector (with Factory Tow Package) on the RV, and it added an adapter to the order. I did not see in the installation notes that you still needed to buy a second adapter to actually make it work. I would think that if you were going to create a package that connects to the factory tow package it would have everything you need. Based on the way this is built I would bet that there is no single adapter from Tekonsha that would function without a second adapter. Seems like a marketing strategy to get more money out of people. For me I paid about xx dollars for a x dollar connector and a few feet of wire, and I still had to do my own wiring. I would not recommend anyone to buy the adapter, it is truly a waste of money and will not do what you expect. Also if you decide to buy both adapters to make it work you are paying about $xx for about $xx in parts, about %xx of the cost of the unit just for a wire with connectors.
Product was as described, well made, fit well and include more than enough wire length. NOTE: CHECK VEHICLE WIRING ... In my case the chassis wire connector was not wired properly. It did not match the chassis manufacturer's wiring diagram and sent the power to the wrong pin-out. Checking saved the controller.
This adapter works great! Easy! Anyone could hook it up! The Tekonsha controller works great too! I pull a 24’ inclosed trailer with my race car in it, weighs 8,200 pounds behind a 32’ Winnebago Journey and couldn’t be happier! Thanks
Great brakebox
great brake box
Sells out fast
I called several camper sells trying to found a brake control for my motorhome, Freightliner chassis, had no luck. Called etrailer and they knew exactly what I needed, very professional.
The product was an adaptor to connect a trailer controller to my Winnebago Itasca motorhome. It fit perfectly and was delivered very quickly. I have used etraier in the past and continue to be satisfied with their products and service.
Thanks for the fastest shipping and awesome pricing. I've used these brake controller for years. Great product and great pricing. Thanks etrailer!
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