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  • Parts Needed To Install A Brake Controller On A 2023 Freightliner Cascadia
  • You do have the option to utilize the air brakes on your 2023 Freightliner Cascadia to control electric trailer brakes using the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller, part # HA100400C. However, we mostly recommend just using an electric brake controller since they tie into the stop light switch of the tow vehicle, making it irrelevant what kind of brakes it has. For an electric brake controller I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195. A very solid, user friendly brake controller....
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  • Troubleshooting Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Not Working When Truck is Turned On
  • Hey Ray! That is certainly unusual behavior. Since the Prodigy P3 # 90195 shows it is not connected when the truck is on I would start by checking the vehicle side connector. It sounds like there could be some corrosion causing the issue. I'm not sure how the 7-way functions on your truck but if you don't have power to other functions when the truck is off and do when it is on I could see that causing a problem if power carries over through corrosion. The other thing I would be looking...
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  • Trailer Wiring and Brak Controller Recommendation for a Semi Truck
  • Thanks for reaching out, Keith! Semis have different functions for their wiring connectors so we'll essentially need to "start from scratch" using the following: - Universal 4-Way # 119147KIT - Universal Upgrade # ETBC7 This gives you the correct functions as well as the wiring needed to get a break controller installed. For the brake controller itself you'll need the Hayes # HA100400C which ties into standard brake controller functions as well as your air line so you get the most...
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  • Recommended Weld-On Pintle Hitch Plates for a Freightliner Semi
  • Hey Jason. I have listed below our universal options for weld-on pintle hitch plates: 34-5/8" Wide x 15-5/8" Tall item # 3371809040 34-1/2" Wide x 22-1/2" Tall item # 3371809043 34-1/2" x 15-1/2" item # 3371809042 34-1/2" Wide x 23-1/2" Tall item # 3371809027A For a compatible pintle hook you'll want the Curt item # C48231. It comes with mounting hardware, has a 60,000 lbs capacity, and fits 2-1/2" or 3" diameter lunette ring couplers. What are you hauling on your tilt bed trailer?
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  • Best Way To Add RV 7-Way Connector To Semi Truck
  • Hello Mike, thanks for reaching out. The best way to add a 7-way to a semi is by adding a whole separate RV 7-way in addition to the current semi 7-way. To do this you'll need a converter # 119250KIT. Then to install the actual RV 7-way use install kit # ETBC7 which will also include everything to install a brake controller. For a brake controller you can use any standard controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885. You'll likely need additional wire # 16-4B-1 for 16 gauge which can...
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  • Brake Controller for 2017 Freightliner Cascadia 125
  • Hi Shannon; it looks like the 2017 Freightliner Cascadia 125 uses air brakes. Assuming that is correct, you can use the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller # HA100400C. This is specifically designed for air-brake-equipped vehicles so it will be the best option.
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  • How to Tell if Phoenix USA Front Hub Cover Will Fit a 2023 Freightliner Cascadia
  • Hey Bruce, The Phoenix USA Front Hub Cover w/ Pop Out # PXQH1200F will work if your 2023 Freightliner Cascadia runs 22-1/2" conventional wheels with a 10 on 285mm bolt pattern. We unfortunately don't have a running list of what came on different motorhomes for these hub caps so you'll need to confirm what you have on your end.
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  • Easy to Install Brake Controller for 2012 Freightliner Cascadia 125
  • The easiest to install brake controller you could use with your 2012 Freightliner Cascadia 125 would be the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180 which only needs to plug into an active 7-way and it's ready to be used once synced to a smart phone.
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  • Recommended Brake Controller for 2017 Freightliner Cascida With Air Brakes
  • The only brake controller compatible with the air brakes on your 2017 Freightliner Cascida is the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller # HA100400C. There is no plug and play wiring harness so you will have to hardwire it in for installation. This works with trailers that have up to 4 axles.
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  • Availability of Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount Without Pintle Lock
  • Hey Sam! We didn't have it so I went ahead and added it for you. The Gen-Y The BOSS Torsion Adjustable Ball Mount # GY94HQ is what you're looking for. This is the same as the # 325-GH-1025 but without the pintle lock to save you some money. What are you towing?
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  • Recommended Front Floor Mats for a 2026 Renegade Classic 43CMD on a Freightliner Cascadia Chassis
  • Hey David, congrats on the new motorhome! I checked with WeatherTech and their Front Auto Floor Mats item # WT67VJ will indeed fit your 2026 Renegade Classic 43CMD. This is a set of driver and passenger floor mats. I doubt you even had the option to purchase a manual but the WeatherTech item # WT67VJ will only work with automatic transmission models. These mats will not fit the Freightliner Cascadia with a manual transmission. Did you ever get your Ram 2500 set up for flat towing? You...
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  • Will CIPA Universal Tow Mirrors CM11980 Fit Kenworth 680
  • Hey Quinton, yes the CIPA universal tow mirror part # CM11980 that you referenced will work on your Kenworth 680. Due to how universal these mirrors are they would easily fit your Kenworth. Our fitguide doesn't generally get into heavier duty trucks like what you have so that is why these aren't listed for it.
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