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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.
Speaker 1: Today we're taking a look at the Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for trailer brake controllers. This plug-in wiring adapter allows for quick, simple installation of your electric trailer brake controller. There's no cutting or splicing required. You have the custom connector end that plugs into the built-in port beneath the dash of your vehicle. The other end plugs into the back of your electric brake controller. This is compatible with time-delayed and proportional brake controllers from TrailerMate, Draw-Tite, and Tekonsha.Just keep in mind that your brake controller must have a built-in plug for the adapter to connect.
This will not work on controllers with pigtail wiring harnesses. The wires also have a really nice mesh jacket that goes around them. It keeps your wires protected and it keeps them grouped together. Then the white wire here that's kind of by itself, has a ring terminal attached to the end of it. This is going to be your ground wire.
That's going to do it for today's look at the Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for trailer brake controllers.
good value but the swivel mount being optional should be made more clear
Buying from etrailer.com is always easy due to the technical expertise and videos. I purchased a new truck that did not have factory trailer braking, so I pulled out my unused Tekonsha trailer brake controller, ordered theis easy plug and play harness and was all set!
This is the third wiring harness purchase from a trailer and installation was always easy.
The wiring adapter made the project so easy ! Install was a breeze.
Great brake controller and excellent service from Etrailer as usual
Get this cable for a simple, plug-in installation. You’ll spend more time hunting for the junction already wired into the truck harness than installing your brake controller. And after installed, no worries on loosening wire connections or electrical tape wrap unraveling.
The cable fits the desired application on my 2018 Tacoma. A couple of inches longer would have been nice - it was barely long enough for where I mounted the controller. The location shown in the pic was the only location that didn't get in the way of of knees, feet or air bags. By the way, the other item in the cubby is my ham radio faceplate.
Everything came in the package and the product came earlier than I expected. Installing it was fairly easy. However the only thing that proved difficult was Torquing the ball down on the hitch head which luckily [RV dealer] was good enough to do that for me. I am happy With the product and looking forward to using it.
Easy installation. This unit is the best controller I have ever had. I utilized my existing inset compartment and just cut off the back of the compartment til I had about 2” remaining from the front flange to minimize the amount of space around the P3 controller when installed to have a better appearance.
I bought this harness for my Toyota Tacoma 2018 because I installed breack controller Primius IQ and fit very Good. I’m so glad with the product, and etrailer is really fast to delivery.
Wiring harness 3031-P on a 2015 Toyota Tundra, doesn't get any easier. I have cut and spliced several brake controller over the years. This is a lot cleaner and very easy.
Installation facile
Et le site internet tres bien fait
C'est mon 2e achat toujours un bon service
Bravo
Great deal
Quick and simple, plug and play. No fuss or worries about it being wrong if ordered from another online retailer.
The wiring harness is exactly what most folks need for an under dash or dash mount. I found that it was more convenient to access the brake controller emergency handle and see the brake controller if I took your metal mounting bracket and turned it upside down and mounted the controller on the left hand side of the steering wheel on top of the dash with a magnet taped to the dash. This allow me to remove the controller and move it between my Tacoma and Ford F150 easily. But in order to do this you need a longer wiring adapter, so you either cut the original wiring harness and splice in longer wires or buy two harnesses and cut off one end of each and splice that together. Very happy with both the harnesses and the Tekonsha P3 brake controller.
easy to use brake box
I bought this adapter to prove that my factory brake controller was not functioning properly. I am now using my old Prodigy P2 controller I was using on my previous truck n trailer, bypassed the factory unit on my current truck. Needless to say, it worked perfectly. My factory controller would not engage the travel trailer brakes no matter how I adjusted it. The P2 works with electric and electro over hydraulic brake systems. My truck has a button to select. My problem is in electric mode. If I switched to elec over hyd, the brakes lock up. I am going to the dealer to have him check the factory control and hear what they have to say.
Great product
received it in great time Had no problem with the installation as it worked out well Pulled the kick panel off and there it was just plugged it in , was so easy , put it in the pocket hole on the dash just had to drill a hole in the back of the pocket and run the wire thur , works Great and so easy
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My Tekonsha P2 & wiring kit 3031-P for my 2017 Tundra Crew Cab arrived timely and installation was SUPER EASY. Connected my 27 foot trailer the same day to test it. Works awesome. Disappointed in Toyota for having a poor Brake Control System, but thankful Tekonsha was able to pick up the slack.
Great product. Used with Tekonsha Prodigy P3. Installed on a 2017 Tacoma to tow our 2020 T@B 400 teardrop camper.
to be honest I bought this harness to modify it. I needed the plug that goes into the OEM port on the truck so I would not have to T Tap power to run accessories I simply would tie in my switches to this port to use for what I want. I still have not completed the install.
Easy fit and install. The surprise was that the harness provides full time power to the brake controller. The controller (P3) shuts itself off after 15 minutes, but I would rather have this tied to the accessory power that goes off with the key. This may be because the factory harness only provides "always on" power, but I have not confirmed yet. I will likely modify this harness to grab switched power at some point in the future
Day after I ordered this part I was contacted by the company to say that the part wouldn't be shipped for several weeks and they worked to get me a replacement solution. This ultimately did not work out but their customer care was something that has become a rare thing these days. I think the sales agent whose name I do not recall at the moment and a few days later got a notice that the original part I ordered was out for delivery. It arrived today I installed it in my vehicle and everything works perfectly. I would definitely do business with etrailer again for my RV needs. Thank you guys.
Not quite a year ago I purchased a new 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. I believe all the Tacomas come stock with a trailering package, 2" receiver hitch and a wired standard flat 4 pin and 7 pin for those using electric trailer brakes. I had a Tekonsha brake controller installed and bought the wiring harness,Item #3031-P and it plugged directly into the factory wired harness provided by Toyota. A very straight forward easy installation in my case.
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