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Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long
Part Numbers: 58-8,20127
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Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
part number: 58-8
Brake controller activates trailer brakes in proportion to deceleration. Large digital LED screen clearly displays settings. Gain wheel provides preset levels of braking. Automatically levels when mounted within a 125-degree range.
Features:
- Brake controller activates your trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action
- Automatically adjusts trailer's braking based on deceleration of tow vehicle
- Activates immediately - no pausing like with time-delayed brake controllers
- Adjustable gain setting lets you determine the power output sent to the trailer's brakes
- Set to higher output when towing in hilly terrain or with a fully loaded trailer
- Back off power when towing a lightweight or empty trailer
- Deceleration sensor lever lets you adjust braking aggressiveness
- Large digital LED display indicates controller settings and monitors voltage output
- Slide-bar lever allows for manual application of brakes
- Built-in safeguards protect your vehicle and trailer
- Manual override illuminates brake lights on tow vehicle and trailer
- Current limiter protects vehicle from shorts in the trailer wiring
- Hazard flasher immunity prevents pulsing of the brakes when flashers are activated
- Quick and easy mounting with included bracket and hardware
- Controller must be level or within mounting range
- Pigtail harness hardwires into your vehicle
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: single- and tandem-axle trailers
- Designed for use with electric brakes only
- Mounting angle: -35 degrees to 90 degrees in the vertical plane
- Dimensions: 3" wide x 6-1/2" long x 1-5/8" tall
- 7-Year limited warranty
Proportional Braking
With a proportional brake controller, you can get heavy-duty emergency braking, general braking, or slow-to-an-idle braking for your trailer automatically. The intensity with which your trailer brakes are activated and the rate at which they are applied are dependent on the deceleration of your tow vehicle. This means that, unlike time-delay controllers - which send the same amount of preset power to your trailer brakes every time - proportional controllers are able to adapt to every braking situation differently
So, if you slam on the brakes in your truck, your trailer brakes will activate with that same extreme intensity. And if you merely slow down as you approach a red light, your trailer will gradually brake in that same manner
As long as the Dexter Predator DX2 controller is properly mounted, it will sense - via an internal sensor - how your tow vehicle brakes. The sensor responds to the deceleration of your tow vehicle as you brake by signaling the controller to send out enough power to your trailer brakes so that they are activated with an intensity that matches. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time
Power Output Control
The power output control on this brake controller lets you set the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. Typically, the power output is only readjusted if you switch from a heavy, loaded trailer to a much lighter, empty trailer - or vice versa.
During the initial setup process, you can use the thumbwheel to adjust the power output. To get more power to your brakes, increase the power level. To decrease the power output, lower the power level.
Sensitivity Adjustment with Deceleration Sensor Lever
Once you have the overall power set, you can fine-tune the power output by adjusting the sensitivity of the internal sensor. Use the lever to achieve your desired degree of intensity. Move the lever toward you to delay the power output, creating braking sensitivity that is ideal for lightweight setups. If you are towing a heavy load, you may want to have the trailer brake more aggressively to prevent it from pushing your tow vehicle. To get a stronger stopping action, move the lever so that it points away from you.
Large Digital LED Display
The unit also features a large digital LED display, which shows the controller's power settings. It also shows the voltage, allowing you to easily identify that the trailer brakes are receiving power.
Slide-Bar Manual Override
This unit comes with a manual override lever on the front that lets you activate the trailer brakes without needing to activate your vehicle's brakes. When you use the manual override, the amount of power sent back to the trailer brakes will be the maximum amount of power, regardless of the preset power level you selected during setup. This ensures that you will always get the most effective braking in an emergency situation. In addition to being a necessary safety feature, this option also helps to control trailer sway by slowing the trailer to put it back solidly behind the tow vehicle.
You can also engage the manual override to help you move a sliding 5th-wheel hitch closer to your truck's tailgate for tight maneuvering during slow speed turns. Just apply the manual override to hold the trailer in place while slowly moving the tow vehicle forward.
Quick, Simple Installation
Because the controller operates with an internal inertia sensor, it must be mounted between -35 degrees and 90 degrees in the vertical plane. During initial installation, the deceleration sensor lever must be positioned straight up and down. The device must also be mounted on a level horizontal (side-to-side) plane and must be lined up with the direction of travel for the internal sensor to function properly.
This brake controller is designed to be hardwired into your vehicle.
Installation Accessories
See etrailer.com'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
Note: One of the following will be required to ensure proper installation:
- 20-Amp circuit breaker (9506P - sold separately) for 2- to 4-brake applications
- 30-Amp circuit breaker (38630 - sold separately) for 6- to 8-brake applications
058-008-00 Dexter Predator DX2 Electric Trailer Brake Controller with Inertia Sensor - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
Replaces 58-8
Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long
part number: 20127
Tow Ready Replacement Plugin Harness for the Tekonsha P3, Voyager, Prodigy, and Primus Brake Controllers. Also works with Draw-Tite Intella-stop Xtreme, Intella-stop Ultra, Intella-stop Digital, and Activator III (5520) brake controllers.
- Wire lead length: 12"
- Wire functions:
- Blue: trailer brakes
- White: vehicle battery negative terminal
- Black: vehicle battery positive terminal
- Red: cold side of stoplight switch
20127 Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long
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Video of Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
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Video Transcript for Draw-Tite Brake Controller 20127 Review
Today we're going to review part #20127. This is the draw-type replacement brake controller plug-in wiring harness for the Tekonsha and draw-type brake controllers. Now this is a replacement plug-in harness designed to fit the Tekonsha P3, the Voyager, the Prodigy, the Primus brake controllers. Also works with many of the draw-type brake controllers also. Total length on this wire, just to give you an idea here, just stretch it out, you can see it's right at about 12 inches approximate total length on it. Just to show you what this is used for, I happen to have here a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller that we do sell separately on our website. Basically what you would do is take the end with the plug into it, you'll see it'll match the back of the brake controller, just push it in, that locks into place.
Then you have your wires to be wired to your vehicle and each wire is marked with a tag that tells you how to connect it or where it connects to. Basically your blue wire would go to your brake output to the trailer. Your white wire would go to the negative side of your battery. The black wire would go to the positive side of your battery. The red wire would go to the cold side of your stoplight switch.
When you need to take your brake controller out, you just push up on that, it pops right out. That should do it for the review on part #20127. This is the draw-type replacement brake control plug-in harness for the Tekonsha and draw-type brake controllers.
Customer Reviews
Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional - 58-8
Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long - 20127
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (369 Customer Reviews)
Brake controller activates trailer brakes in proportion to deceleration. Large digital LED screen clearly displays settings. Gain wheel provides preset levels of braking. Automatically levels when mounted within a 125-degree range.
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by: Tom Q05/06/2019
This harness and the Draw-Tite Activator Brake Controller worked fine. I would recommend. 639018
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by: Gary M.06/01/2015
Just finish installing the brake controller so I have not seen it in operation. Everything that was needed for installation was contained in the package. Due to limited access due to the chosen mounting location getting two of the side screws started took some effort. 199608
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by: Gilberto05/14/2019
So far so good all products worked as a dvertised 642694
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Rachael H - 09/06/2019
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by: David08/31/2019
I did not get any instructions on how to use this device. 696357
Comments
We do not have any instructions for this item either, but I do a help article that explains the details of how to install this item. This is a hard wire application for Draw-Tite or Tekonsha branded brake controllers, this is where the black plug end will install. The loose wires will then be connected to the corresponding functions on the vehicle: Blue: trailer brakes White: vehicle battery negative terminal Black: vehicle battery positive terminal Red: cold side of stoplight switch
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by: Bob J.09/07/2016
I am very satisfied with the Dexter Axle Predator Electric Brake controller. I purchased the Dexter brake controller to be compatible with Dexter car trailer axles on a 16 foot car hauler. The braking unit is very useful when towing in very steep and winding mountain terrain. I feel that the braking is a necessary safety item when towing in a hilly or mountainous environment and the Dexter Predator brake controller provides the great control and driver peace of mind knowing that a heavy load can be managed. The unit installs very easily with the proper adapter. 292121
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Rob R - 05/13/2015
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by: Rob Rod05/13/2014
Exactly what I needed! 130328
Comments
Great.
Rob R - 05/13/201511647
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by: Gilbert S05/31/2018
1984 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350
The right adapter for the brake control unit. Made it simpler to install. 514342
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by: roula m07/25/2017
The parts I ordered were shipped and now are installed on a enclosed trailer that carries a variety of motorcycles. The roads are mountainous and treacherous here so I have to be able to 100% depend on my trailer brakes. The brakes have been flawless, giving me total confidence. Perfect parts, great price. Customer service was a 10. Thanks for all your help ! 410276
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Dean E - 10/08/2018
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by: Dean E.10/08/2017
2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
This was automatically added when I ordered the instal kit for my brakes! Great addition but just add it to the install kit to begin with! 440649
Comments
Works great! I have a small SVU & small TT.
Dean E - 10/08/201844399
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by: Mike11/13/2019
i have purchased close to 50 hitches and harnesses from you folks all good 725406
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by: David11/05/2019
2007 Ford Ranger
Purchased a Teckonsha Voyager brake controller and the ETBC7 install kit. The instruction an video were very clear and easy to follow. Installed on a 2007 Ford Ranger Sport. Tech support was also very helpful on the one question I did have. 722791
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by: Vincent11/01/2019
Worked well provided enough length to hook up brake controller 721968
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by: Douglas11/01/2019
Great customer service, helped on making sure I got what I needed. Parts came on time and they fit the application 721735
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by: Gordon10/27/2019
I’ll start to put it in this week. Ashley was a great help,she should get an “ At a girl” forsure. Ty all,it been a pleasure doing business with you! 720593
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by: Dan10/25/2019
Came sooner than expected Every thing ordered was new in original packing Super Webb site Thanks “I’ll be back” 720415
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by: Walter10/19/2019
2012 Chevrolet Silverado
Easy installation, worked as it is meant too 718756
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by: Jason10/18/2019
So far so good. Easy install 718565
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by: Markus10/01/2019
It fits the controller. 711436
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by: Steven09/18/2019
worked great 705095
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by: Rocco09/08/2019
Very easy to install works great thank you 699264
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by: Mark D09/02/2019
I ordered a trailer brake controller, harness and spare tire on Monday and they showed up on Friday! They said it was easy to install the brake controller and wiring harness and they were right! Ricky and Angela were knowledgeable and very friendly. etrailer was awesome!! thank you Mark 696992
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by: Bryan08/31/2019
Not only did I purchase this connector, but the entire bundle as listed below. This is a great setup, works perfectly and looks great on the vehicle. Only seeing the hitch receiver, light harness, and break control hookup is clean and keeps near all the original ground clearance. Review the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - 76227 Review the Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional - 39510 Review the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - C56040 696136
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by: Joseph rice Vermont08/28/2019
Brake controller (5100) seems to be operating as wanted, no complaints, glad I got it. Installation was pretty simple, first time always takes longer because some of us like to double check the connections, and there is always a little hesitation about placement. But any real problems are solved by a simple contact with someone at etrailer anxious to help and put your mind at ease. I have not had any problems with the several etrailer purchases I have made. My Vehicle is a 2014 KIA Sedona and I pull a Casita with it. I bought the receiver hitch, brake controller, air suspension enhancement, and maybe 1 or 2 other things. All good. Great people to deal with. 695060
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by: John08/18/2019
Got to have it 690851
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by: Alan08/13/2019
Works well with the Prodigy 3 controlle r. 686761
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by: Bruce08/08/2019
Made installation of brake controller easy without cutting the wiring harness. Nice to know products like this are available. 682560
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by: Craig K.08/07/2019
Pretty easy to install and still working great. Some trucks still need a fuse installed in the fuse box before it will work. 681763
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by: Roger08/02/2019
All my ordered parts arrived have not installed yet but so far perfect experience. 681243
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by: Robert07/31/2019
Great prices, fast delivery. Not my fist time buying from etrailer, the never disapoint. 678673
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by: Thomas07/30/2019
Exact fit 678586
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by: Victor07/29/2019
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
This electric brake controller was just what I needed for my 2008 Tahoe. The videos and info on the etrailer website were a great help in locating the wires I needed to hook up. In addition to the DrawTite 5100 I bought a 20127 cable so that I can easily removed the brake controller should I ever want to. I mounted my brake controller on the left side just above the parking brake pedal. There is a single screw on the underside of the dash there that I was able to use without having to drill any holes. Being able to reach down with my left hand to squeeze the braking button seemed more ergonomic to me than doing it with my right hand and a right hand location didn't have as good a visibility. 678208
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by: Chris Heimerman07/28/2019
Good product great price and excellent service. 677570
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by: Judy07/27/2019
Excellent customer service, fast delivery, and when the customer orders the right part things are great. And also, when customer orders wrong part, returns are easy, although shipping costs are painful. Therefore a five star to etrailer and staff, no stars for careless customer 677224
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by: William B07/25/2019
Had everything I needed. Had a question about wiring, they walked me through it, Explained it so I understood it. Ordering Was easy. I would recommend them to anyone needing towing or trailer parts. 675268
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by: David07/23/2019
Great product great service 674532
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by: Michael07/19/2019
Awesome 672448
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by: Hugh07/13/2019
worked perfectly 669960
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by: Nathan07/03/2019
Easy to hook up 666107
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by: Jo06/25/2019
Received all the products we ordered in less time than I thought it would be here. Thank you for such great service. 662664
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by: 2012 Chevy Silverado06/20/2019
Cable is as advertised. 660503
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by: Will B.06/20/2019
Ford Escape
Purchased this product and a few others to get my non-tow package '08 Escape trailer capable. Good prices at etrailer, and the product-specific install vid got me past a perplexing roadblock. Thanks guys!! 661170
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by: Walter06/18/2019
These guys and gals are fast with their deliveries! 660308
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by: Steve06/15/2019
1997 Chevrolet Blazer
Ready to go 658549
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by: Jeff k06/13/2019
2012 GMC Sierra
i am very happy with the brake controller and pigtail. the customer service was helpful before i ordered everything also 657525
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by: Kayin06/12/2019
2019 Ford F-150
Great price and description, just what I needed. 656924
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by: Eddie06/06/2019
I received the brake controller and wiring harness. took about 10 minutes to install. It works great. would highly recommend these products to any one that is in need of a good, easy to install controller for their trailer that works just fine. 654463
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by: Daniel06/06/2019
As always, great service and fast shipping. Product as described. 654352
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by: Goodall06/06/2019
Etrailer folks very helpful in getting right parts. 654050
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by: Robert06/02/2019
Nissan Quest
I had to wire a Nissan Quest Mini van for a trailer hook up. My contact at erailer was Jason. He was knowledgeable about what i had to do and etrailer provides video's on how to complete the job. if I had to pay a professional it would of been very expensive. Very reasonable pricing. My contact was good to deal with. I would recommend etrailer. 652037
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Show More Reviews by: Craig06/02/2019
just as advertised. Very fast delivery. 651571
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- Recommended Trailer Brake Controller for 2012 Chevy Silverado
- For your 2012 Chevy Silverado, I highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885. This is an excellent proportional controller that will activate the brakes on your boat trailer at the same time and with the same intensity that you apply to them in your truck. It features an easy-to-read digital display, 3 boost settings, and continuous diagnostics that will alert you to any potential issues. This unit is well known for its reliability and ease of use.
If your
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The Prodigy P2 is more of an entry level brake controller; easy to use, easy to mount, and it works well. That is probably why it is
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- If your 2012 Chevy Silverado is equipped with the factory 7-Way connector at the rear there isn't an actual OEM port behind the dash for a brake controller plug-and-play install, however all the needed wiring is present.
This means you can simply hardwire the Dexter Predator DX2 Brake Controller # 58-8 directly to the factory wire bundle behind the dash of your truck. Based on my research these blunt cut wires are behind the steering column. You will make the following connections using
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Dexter Predator Trailer Brake Controller 58-8 in 1999 Toyota 4Runner
- Since you already have a 4-pole harness on your 1999 Toyota 4Runner all you need to install the Dexter Predator Trailer Brake Controller # 58-8 is our all-inclusive installation kit # ETBC7.
This kit includes a combo 4-pole/7-way trailer socket, all connectors, wiring, circuit breakers, etc that are required for wiring in the controller and having a fully-functioning 4/7-way.
An installation article and video for this kit are linked for your review.
view full answer... - Dexter Predator Brake Controller 58-8 Installation in 2005 Ford F150
- If your 2005 Ford F-150 has only 4 wires at the bumper (or only a 4-pole connector) and you need to install a 7-way vehicle-side connector, you could use the Hopkins # 37185. If you already have the 7-way connector on your truck, you will need to make the additional wire connections for the brake controller. (The 4 wires you have carry the brake light, running light and turn light signals for your trailer, plus a ground: white = ground, brown = running/brake lights, green = right turn signal
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- Electric brakes and brake controllers do require adjustment when the trailer changes weight due to adding or removing a load. As long as you remember to do that there is no problem with the brakes being too aggressive.
Surge brakes require a certain amount of momentum, inertia to activate the trailer brakes. The reason you do not see them on trailers towed by motorcycles is because those trailers are light and it does take a lot of pressure to activate the brakes that just isn't present
view full answer... - When to Use a 20 or 30 amp Circuit Breaker When Installing Brake Controller
- You'd want to use the 20 amp circuit breaker like # PK54220PL unless your trailer has more than two brake axles. If that's the case you'd want to use the 30 amp breaker # 38630.
view full answer... - How to Wire Dexter DX2 Brake Controller on 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
- The red wire from your Dexter DX2 brake controller # 58-8 needs to be wired to the cold side of the stop light switch, which on your 2013 Chevy Silverado corresponds to a light blue wire with a white stripe. This wire should ONLY be hot when the brake pedal is applied.
The rest of the wires actually match up with the same color wires on your truck as follows:
Dark blue on brake controller - To dark blue on vehicle
White on brake controller - To white on vehicle
Black on brake controller
view full answer... - Brake Controller Installation on 2006 Ford F150
- The brake controller installation on your 2006 F150 is pretty easy. The connector for the brake controller is located under the dash, behind and to the right of the OBD port as shown in the video I've linked for you. You'll need the brake controller wiring adapter, part # 3035-S. The adapter will plug into the connector, and the bare wires on the connector would wire to your Dexter Predator brake controller, color for color.
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view full answer... - Installing a Brake Controller on a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country Van
- The 2016 Chrysler Town and Country did not come with a factory installed tow package and a 7-way trailer connector. You will have to hardwire in a 7-way and the all the wiring so you can install your controller. None of the wiring is pre-installed on this model vehicle.
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- I did a little research and found that the Dexter Predator, # 58-8, is for 2 to 4 brakes. So if each wheel on your two axle trailer has a brake assembly, or just two of them, this brake controller will work.
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view full answer... - Location of Brake Controller Connector on 2012 Ram Truck
- The connector you are looking for will be located taped to another larger wiring harness just to the right and above the emergency brake pedal, as shown in the photo I have edited for you.
You can confirm that this is the correct connector by testing it with a circuit tester like part # 40376. One pin should show a constant 12-volt power supply, another should show voltage only when the brake pedal is pressed.
Unfortunately, my contact at Tekonsha was not able to shed any light on
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- When adding brakes to a trailer the first thing you will need is a brake mounting flange on the axle.
If you do not have a brake flange I recommend part # 4-35. This should be welded in place by a professional welder because it needs to be square and concentric.
Beyond that step we have to first determine what hubs/spindles you have on your trailer so that we can first fit a hub/drum (if available) to it and then install assemblies as well.
If you check out the help article
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- If you are concerned there is no where to mount a brake controller (something that comes up a lot since truck interiors are more and more car-like) then I have the perfect solution for you. You can use the Hopkins InSIGHT # HM47297. But you will also need wiring harness # 3016.
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- On a 1996 Dodge Ram that came with a factory 4-Way trailer connector there is a factory harness you can plug into to install a brake controller. The harness is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. I have included a link to a video that should help.
For the Dexter brake controller, # 58-8 you referenced, you would need wiring harness # 3020-P.
To wire in your 7-Way that you have you will need to hardwire
view full answer... - Where Do the 4 Wires of a Brake Controller Go for Installation in Vehicle
- The four wires and their functions are:
White: Ground wire, connected to negative side of battery.
Blue: Electric brake wire, ran to the brake output circuit of your 7-way with 10 gauge wire like # 10-1-1 sold by the foot.
Black: 12v power wire, connected to the vehicle positive battery terminal with a 40amp circuit breaker, part # 9510.
Red: Stoplight switch circuit. This will get run to the wire on your stoplight pedal assembly that sees voltage only when the brakes are applied.
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- I have spoken with small tent trailer manufacturers about which brake controllers are best for their trailers with brakes and found that they recommend using a a time delayed brake controller for their trailers. They said that many of their customers have excellent performance from the Activator electric trailer brake controller by Draw-Tite, # 5100.
The advantage of a time delayed brake controller on a motorcycle is that it can be positioned in any way, so you can easily find a mounting
view full answer... - Wiring a Brake Controller on 2010 Chevy Silverado
- You are correct, the tow package wiring in your Silverado does not match up color for color with the controller.
The red/black tow package wire will connect to the black wire on the controller. The dark blue tow package wire connects to the blue wire on the controller, the light blue tow package wire connects to the red controller wire, and the white tow package wire connects to the white wire on the controller. The orange tow package wire is for an illumination circuit and is NOT needed.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Brake Controller that Won't Work with Brake Pedal
- If a brake controller is detecting a trailer connected when there isn't one connected that indicates that there is a load somewhere on the brake output circuit that is confusing the controller. Typically this is corrosion on the 7-way and cleaning the pins with fine grit sandpaper will do the trick.
If a controller will work with the override but not with the brake pedal that indicates a problem with the red (stoplight circuit) wire of the controller. What you will need to do is check
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- It sounds as if the final power connection needs to be made under the hood. If you take a look at the Brake Controller Installation FAQ article I have linked you to, and scroll to the bottom of the page, you can see the procedure for finalizing the connections under the hood.
The wire that provides power to the brake controller is located to the right of the power distribution box, between the box and the fender. Cut the electrical tape and free the red wire with the ring terminal on
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- To install the Tekonsha PowerTrac Brake Controller # 39523 in your 2006 Ford Escape, the red wire on your brake controller harness # 20127 needs to be connected to the stoplight switch under the dash in your vehicle.
There should be a wire for the stoplight switch on the back of the brake pedal. You will want to use a circuit tester, like # 40376, to find the wire that has signal only when the brake pedal is depressed. Testing the wires is the best way to be sure which wire is the one
view full answer... - Does the Tow Package Wiring on a 2008 Chevy Colorado Match a Brake Controller Color for Color
- On the 2008 Chevy Colorado with a factory tow package, the wiring for a brake controller is located under the dash, to the left of the brake pedal. The wire bundle should have a white tag on it that also lists the functions of each wire. You will need to match the wires to the brake controller by function, not by color.
On the brake controller, white is ground, black is 12 volt power, blue goes out to the trailer connector, and red is in from the stop light circuit on the brake switch.
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view full answer... - Installing a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2012 Dodge Caravan with Tow Package
- I spoke with a colleague who worked at Chrysler and he stated that they do not put the trailer hitch and 7-Way wiring on the Grand Caravan at the factory. That is something that the dealer installs. In any event here is what you will need to do. The brake controller will need to be hardwired into the vehicle.
The white wire on the brake controller will need to get connected directly to the negative terminal on the vehicle battery. The black wire will need to connect to a 30 amp circuit
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Prodigy Trailer Brake Controller Causing Dash Light Errors
- Sounds like it could be the way your brake controller was installed. I would first check the connection of the red wire, this should be connected to the brake light switch wire that is only active (hot) when the brakes are pressed.
Since you have a 2008 this newer body style has been known to need to be hardwired when installing the brake controller to function properly. I have linked a step by step Help Article for you to look at.
I would also recommend to clean out any corrosion
view full answer... - What Do I Need to Wire a Basic 4-Way Trailer Connector on a 1996 Toyota Tacoma Pickup
- Since the 1996 Toyota Tacoma has separate turn and brake signals, a converter is necessary. Fortunately, there is a plug-and-play harness, part # 118379, available for your Tacoma that makes installing very easy. It simply plugs in-line with the tail light connectors behind the tail light housings. Then you connect the ground wire to a good ground point on the truck frame and you are done.
I have added a link to the part and a video of it being installed on a 2000 Tacoma. I have also
view full answer... - Electric Trailer Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI
- I recommend the Tekonsha P2, # 90885. It is one of our highest rated and most popular brake controller models. If your Touareg has a factory tow package, then you will just need to connect the wires from the brake controller to the tow package wires under the dash.
The tow package wiring may be located behind the lower appearance panel beneath the dash and to the right of the emergency brake pedal. It may be on the left, wrapped in grey foam. I have included a link to an FAQ article
view full answer... - Which Brake Switch Wire is Used When Installing Brake Controller on 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
- A brake controller has four wires exiting the rear of the controller, they attach as follows: the red wire attaches to the brake stoplight switch located at the top of the brake pedal. The color of the correct wire on the brake switch is usually a white wire with a tan stripe, but it could vary so it is best to find the correct wire you will need by testing the wires for function. The stoplight switch can have several wires exiting it, you will need a circuit tester like Quickee Tester,
view full answer... - Installing Brake Controller on 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan with FactoryTow Package
- It sounds like your Grand Caravan is wired like the Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have confirmed this by speaking with my contact at Tekonsha. He tells me that the wire you located is indeed the brake control output circuit. This wire would be ran through the firewall and would connect to the blue wire on the brake controller.
To complete the installation, you will connect the white wire of the controller pigtail # 20127 to the negative battery terminal, the black controller wire to the positive
view full answer... - Installing a Brake Controller on a 1988 GMC K 1500 Pickup Truck
- GM did not install a brake controller adapter port in the C/K series pick up trucks, so there are no plug-in adapters that will allow you to install a brake controller without having to run wires.
If you already have 7-way connector at the rear of your truck, then you could use wiring kit # 5506. This kit includes a duplex wire to run a brake output circuit from the brake controller to your 7-way and to run a wire from the brake controller to the battery (via the circuit breaker) and
view full answer... - Brake Controller Wiring Functions to Install on a 1990 Dodge D250 Pickup
- The red wire that disappears under the dash of your 1990 dodge D250 pickup is input from the brake switch and will go to the red wire on the brake controller. Blue is output to the trailer brakes and connects to the blue wire on the brake controller.
White is ground as you know and connects to the controller white wire and the fused red wire is for power which connects to the black brake controller wire. If you had switched the other red wire and the blue wire nothing would have happened
view full answer... - Recommended Wiring Harness for 2018 Buick Enclave and Tekonsha Brake Controller
- For your Tekonsha Brake Controller, the custom wiring harness # 3026-P is not a confirmed fit for your 2018 model as it was for your 2011 model. At this time we don't have a confirmed fit from any of our manufacturers. It appears that Buick has changed their connector and the only fit at this time is hardwiring the brake controller. For that, you can use the Replacement Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller 12" Long # 20127. I've attached a wiring
view full answer... - Where to Splice Brake Light Wire From Brake Controller To Stoplight Wire
- Since your vehicle does not have a brake controller port, you will want to use a universal wiring pigtail. For example, if you have a Tekonsha brake controller, you could use a Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controllers # 20127. You will want to use a circuit tester, like # 40376, to test the wires at the stoplight switch at the back of your brake pedal to find the wire that only has signal when the brake pedal is depressed.
Once you have found the wire that only produces
view full answer... - Installing a Brake Controller on 2013 Mazda CX-5 with 7-Way Installed
- Since you have a 7-Way you will only need a few more components to complete a brake controller install on your vehicle.
For a wiring kit to install the brake controller and the 7-way adapter you would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake Electric Brake Controllers # 5506. This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find a circuit that has voltage when the brakes
view full answer... - Hardwire Trailer Brake Controller Installation on a 2001 Dodge Van 1500
- Installing a brake controller on your 2001 Dodge 1500 Van is a hardwire installation. In addition to the brake controller and the wiring harness like # 20127, you may also need a 4 and 7 Way Installation kit, # ETBC7 depending on what type of trailer connector is on the van.
If the van already has a 7-Way trailer connector, you will need to add a brake controller installation kit, # 5506. On the back of the 7-Way connector, find the wire that is coming out of the 7:00 position. Cut the
view full answer... - Stop Light Switch Location On A 2015 Jeep Cherokee
- The stop light switch that you will need to connect the red wire to on the Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha part # 20127 may be pre ran to a set of wires taped to the underside of the drivers side vehicle dash. If the wires are not present in this location, I recommend installing a stop light switch such as the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit part # RM-751471 to wire the brake controller stop light switch to because of the difficulty and risk of error that is involved when splicing
view full answer... - How to Find the Brake Switch Wire to Install a Brake Controller in a 2013 Ford Edge
- Traditionally (at least from 2004 to 2007) Ford has used a green wire on the brake switch to attach to the red wire on a brake controller. However, the only way to know for sure is to test the wires using a circuit tester like # 40376. Manufacturers can use any wire they want and if they run out of the normal color they use, they grab whatever is available to keep the assembly line moving.
To test the wire use the circuit tester to probe the wires. You need the one that only shows power
view full answer... - Brake Controller Pigtail Wiring Harness For Infiniti QX 80
- We do carry wiring pigtails for Tekonsha prodigy trailer Brake Controllers that will work on your 2014 Infiniti QX80. I have attached a link to a help article that explains installation of a brake controller.
If you are looking for just the pigtail that attaches to the controller I recommend the Brake Control Plug-In Harness for Tekonsha and Draw-Tite Brake Controller, part # 20127. This harness has 12 inch wire leads.
If you prefer a harness with longer wire leads, I recommend the
view full answer... - Will Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller Work on Triple Axle Trailers
- You can use the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 on a triple axle trailer with no worries about the wiring getting fried; the P3 is actually able to work with up to four axles and eight brake assemblies.
If you are hardwiring the controller in you will need to make sure you use 30-amp circuit breaker # 38630 with your six brake assemblies. The low amperage on the red brake light switch is because it only needs enough amps to light the signals; it will not fry the
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install an Electric Brake Controller in a 2016 Toyota Highlander with Tow Package
- To install your Prodigy P3 Electric Brake Controller # 90195 into a 2016 Toyota Highlander you can use the wiring harness # 20127. This will plug into the P3 and then hardwire under your dashboard.
If the Highlander needs a 4-way trailer connector the Curt Wiring Harness # 56042 will provide one for you. Then you can use the install kit # ETBC7 to add a 7-way and all of wiring to power your trailer's brakes. If you already have a 4-way then just add the # ETBC7. If you already have
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