Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Pigtail - Honda

Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
part number: 58-8

This proportional brake controller keeps it simple with intuitive controls that are easy to use. Includes a large digital LED display, fingertip gain control, a slide-bar manual override, and built-in safety features.

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
• Large digital LED display shows your controller settings and monitors voltage output
• Simple, intuitive controls keep your settings in easy reach
  • Adjustable gain setting determines the amount of braking output sent to the trailer's brakes
  • Built-in, slide-bar manual override activates trailer brakes to control sway in emergency situations
  • Deceleration sensor lever lets you adjust initial braking power and aggressiveness for smooth, safe braking
• Built-in safeguards protect your 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
  • 90 To -35 degree mounting range - must be horizontally level
  • Pigtail harness hardwires into your vehicle
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Application: trailers with up to 2 axles (4 brake assemblies)
  • Compatible with electric brakes only
• Dimensions: 6-1/2" long x 3" wide x 1-5/8" tall
• Mounting angle: -35 degrees to 90 degrees vertically
• 7-Year limited warranty

Proportional Braking

The Dexter Predator DX2 brake controller comes equipped with proportional braking to give you the best towing experience. Proportional braking means that your trailer brakes mimic your tow vehicle's brakes. If you slam on the brakes in your vehicle, your trailer brakes will activate with the same intensity; if you brake lightly, your trailer brakes lightly too. The trailer's braking is in proportion to your vehicle's braking. This saves wear and tear on the tires and the brakes on both your vehicle and trailer.

The Predator DX2 uses an internal 3-axis accelerometer to sense how your vehicle is braking so it can send the right amount of braking power to your trailer. It measures the inertia of your tow vehicle and activates the trailer's brakes to slow at the same rate. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time.

Large Digital LED Display

The Dexter Predator DX2 features a large LED display that's easy to see so you can check on your current braking output setting with a glance. This display is designed to keep it simple and not overload you with information. The display will also show you the voltage to confirm that the trailer brakes are receiving power.

Braking Output

During the initial setup process, use the thumbwheel on the front of the brake controller to adjust the braking output. The output control lets you set the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. Typically, the output is only readjusted when you experience changing road conditions or if the weight of your trailer changes. 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. This controls the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking, meaning how quickly the brakes reach the maximum braking level. You can adjust this when you're towing heavy loads and you need more umph to bring your trailer to a stop. Your tow vehicle doesn't need that much power to brake in time, but your heavy trailer does. Boost gets the braking power to your trailer brakes faster and with more intensity so that it doesn't push your tow vehicle forward. To increase the sensitivity for towing heavier loads, move the lever away from you. For a lighter load, move the lever toward you.

Slide-Bar Manual Override

The Dexter Predator DX2 comes with a built-in manual override slide-bar in easy reach, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. To engage the manual override, just push the slide-bar to the left. This will 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.

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 vertically. The Predator DX2 also needs to be horizontally level and parallel with the direction of travel to function properly. During initial installation, the deceleration sensor lever must be positioned straight up and down. After mounting the Predator DX2 using the included bracket, hardwire the controller directly 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 Brake Controller with Inertia Sensor - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional

Replaces 58-8

Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Pigtail - Honda
part number: 3070-S

Streamline the installation of your trailer brake controller with this custom adapter. Simply connect the wires of the harness to your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in port beneath your vehicle's dash.

Features:

• Pigtail wiring adapter eases installation of your electric trailer brake controller
• Connector end plugs into the built-in port beneath the dash of your vehicle
• Wire end connects to the wires on your brake controller with the included butt connectors
  • Compatible with time-delayed and proportional brake controllers from TrailerMate, Draw-Tite, and Tekonsha
• Limited 1-year warranty

Installation of Tekonsha Brake Controller Adapter

To install your electric brake controller, you need to connect the wiring of the controller to your vehicle. Certain auto manufacturers offer pre-wired options, typically known as tow packages, wherein wiring is run for you from the dash to the trailer connector on the back of your vehicle. When this is done, a port is installed at your dash so that you can easily plug in a brake controller.

This adapter plugs into the 4-pin connector on your vehicle's built-in brake control wiring harness. The harness is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal.

To hook this adapter up to your trailer brake controller, just connect the 4 wires of the harness - ground, power, brake switch, and brake power - to the corresponding wires on the brake controller. If your brake controller came with a plug built into its wiring harness, you will have to cut off the plug and connect to the wires themselves.

3070-S Tekonsha Brake Control Pigtail Wiring Adapter - Single Plug - Honda

Replaces Tow Ready 20268

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including DEHP, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

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Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional - 58-8

Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Pigtail - Honda - 3070-S

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (43 Customer Reviews)

Order: RelevanceNewestRating - High to LowRating - Low to High This proportional brake controller keeps it simple with intuitive controls that are easy to use. Includes a large digital LED display, fingertip gain control, a slide-bar manual override, and built-in safety features. Streamline the installation of your trailer brake controller with this custom adapter. Simply connect the wires of the harness to your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in port beneath your vehicle's dash.

by: Rancher01/07/2023

Finally a brake controller that does what I set it to, not what it’s little computer brain, designed by someone who has never pulled a trailer thinks it needs to do.1496113

by: Michael 09/22/2022

I installed this controller in my 1982 Chevy K20 pickup.
It works perfectly! Etrailer exceeded my expectations with their level of customer service from the time the order was placed to the products arrival at my home. Truly 5-star service!
The video tutorials are straight forward and very helpful.
The universal installation kit literally had everything needed to complete the job.
Side note:
I would have liked to see the (2) 10ga wires in the insulation to be black and blue, not black and white, no biggie, black on black and white on blue.
Thanks again!1419932

by: Richard12/28/2022

was difficult to find a good mounting location away from leg room1490248

by: Aaron 02/06/2024

Delivered on time and the right parts 1721804

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

by: Gary 08/12/2020

2009 Honda Pilot

Jesse at eTrailer help me with configuring my 2009 Honda Pilot to be able to pull legal loads. I had previously installed their 4 pin connector but I want to be able to use trailers with brakes to full extent. I added a Redarc brake controller in a convenient location. Easy to replace the current harness with the 7 way connector. A little more work to pull panels to locate the Redarc control head exactly where i wanted it, but no biggie. The 3070-S cable worked as advertised but it was difficult locating the Honda factory connector. It was located where eTrailer suggested but someone had pulled it from the taped location and tucked it behind the entire wire bundle. Just for info, it's there but cramped quarters make it hard to locate. As always, great customer service and a great product. Thanks Jesse and all at eTrailer.860463

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

by: Fred09/09/2017

My brake controller was a great match for my needs. I have a 4 brake trailer which gets the proper control from my Dexter unit. From empty weight to heavy load the adjustment is just a slight roll of the knob. I like the digital read out so I can glance down to check system operations. It does great f or me and fit right in to the factory wire set up in my truck430590

by: Mark06/18/2020

Item was shipped promptly and was easy to install works great on my 20,000 pound felling goosneck trailer with 4 electric over hydraulic disc brakes.817419

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

by: Terry03/06/2017

This is a great product, installation was easy, instructions accurate and product works as advertised. I would do this all over again if needed.349055

by: Anthony12/29/2018

A great product. Had it installed by my Benz dealership. No adjustments needed.....factory settings were all I needed to tow my boat and trailer.593808

by: Dennis 06/06/2023

Everything as described. 1594960

by: WalkerEOD11/03/2017

Easy to install and adjust, seems to work well with my Pathfinder. The butt connectors that were included were not the correct size but i wouldn't have used them anyway. 448846

by: Chuck 08/03/2022

Products came quickly... what I was looking for.1345448

by: Stephen02/05/2022

Easy to set up and use. 1259532

by: Jim S12/17/2014

Great service from etrailer. I have never had a problem with any products I have bought.
Excellent company. 165785

by: Fred Charlton06/01/2015

good quality product, instructions are easy to follow.199343

by: Richard 09/12/2022

Easy install and reasonably priced ! 1404719

by: Tim 09/15/2022

FAst shipping 1409637

by: Roger08/02/2019

All my ordered parts arrived have not installed yet but so far perfect experience. 681243

by: Laurae03/16/2017

Works great! 353463

by: Ken07/12/2020

PARTS SHOWED UP ON TIME . HAVE NOT YET INSTALLED836987

by: Gilberto05/14/2019

So far so good all products worked as a dvertised642694

by: Mark 01/26/2022

Everything was sent that I ordered. Thank you1252684

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• 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
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• Parts Needed To Tow a Towmaster Trailer with Electric Brakes with a Winnebago
  
• The Dexter Predator brake controller # 58-8 would be a good fit to power the trailer brakes on your Towmaster trailer. You would need to hard wire the brake controller to the Winnebago, connecting the wires coming from the back side of the brake controller as follows. The brake controller wire functions are: White: Ground, attached to a clean piece of unpainted metal. Black: 12v lead, attached to the positive battery terminal on the Winnebago with a 40amp circuit breaker. Blue:
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• Installing Dexter Predator Brake Controller on 2006 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Way
  
• The reverse light wire on your 2006 Ford F-150 is likely purple or orange, though we have no way to know for sure (manufacturers have been known to change colors so a definitive answer is an impossibility). That said, you can find out pretty easily with Circuit Tester # PTW2979. When installing a brake controller you will need to use this to determine the functions of all wires on your 2006 Ford F-150 which has what I assume is the factory 4-way. I have added a link to a help article on
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• Will the Dexter Preadator Brake Controller # 58-8 fit a 2006 Cadillac SRX
  
• Yes, there is a way to install the Dexter Axle Predator Electric Brake Controller # 58-8 in your 2006 Cadillac SRX. The first thing you need is a 4-way trailer connection at the rear of your vehicle. You may already have this, but if not you will need part # C59496. This comes with everything you would need to install the 4-way, I attached install instructions and an install video for you to check out also. Next, you need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake
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• How to Install a Brake Controller in a 1996 Dodge Ram
  
• If your 1996 Dodge Ram has the factory 7-way connector at the rear of the vehicle, then all of the wires for the brake controller have been run. You will just need a brake controller wiring adapter. I recommend using part # 3020-P and cutting off the black plug. This adapter plugs into the brake controller plug under the dash, to the left of the steering column taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. The four pigtail wires on the other end will be butt-connected to the
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• 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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• 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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• How to Wire Dexter Predator Brake Controller on a 2013 Town and Country With a Tow Package
  
• In my research, the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country with a tow package does come with a wiring harness and should have a 7-way. To install the Dexter Predator # 58-8, you will need to run the wires from the brake controller to the 7-way connector on your vehicle. You are also going to need Draw-Tite # 5506 which gives you the extra length you will need to hook up your brake controller to your 7-way connector. I have attached a FAQ regarding trailer brake controller installation information,
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• Hazard Lights Locking Up Trailer Brakes and Activating Electric Brake Controller On RV
  
• If the red wire from your brake controller is tapped into a wire that has voltage when the hazard lights are activated then this situation will occur. You will need to attach the red wire from the brake controller to a brake signal wire, under the dash at the brake pedal switch, that only has power when the brake pedal is pressed on your RV, so that when the hazards are on your trailer brakes do not lock up.
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• Trailer Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500
  
• 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 Curt Echo Wireless # C51180 that uses a mobile device so it requires no wiring or mounting in your vehicle. If you determine you want to use a more traditional style controller like the Spectrum # C51170 for a physical button, you will need to cut off the end that plugs into the controller
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• Troubleshooting Electric Brakes with Dexter DX2 Controller
  
• The manual override lever does not move when you hit your brake pedal but the digital display will light up and give you a reading. The slide is only for the manual emergency braking or to apply additional braking pressure to your trailer as desired and should not move when you hit your brake pedal at all. The description you gave is that your manual override is sticking and not releasing the braking pressure some of the time which would definitely lead to burning up your brake shoes
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• 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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• Should Brake Controller Draw Power All The Time
  
• You won't have any problem with power going to the brake controller all the time. This lets the brake controller keep all of its settings and not lose them every time the vehicle is turned off. Brake controllers are designed to enter a sleep mode after a period of time when there is no activity. An idle controller draws very little current and will not drain the vehicle battery.
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• Can Dexter Predator Brake Controller Fit 2019 Ford Explorer
  
• Yes the Dexter Predator brake controller part # 58-8 that you referenced does fit your 2019 Ford Explorer by using the install harness part # 3035-S and you'd be set.
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• How to Wire a Dexter Axle Predator Brake Controller 58-8 on a 2001 GMC Sierra
  
• The light blue wire mentioned in the video of the # HM40975-11998 7 and 4-pole trailer connector being installed on a 2002 Silverado is for a camper shell brake light, and is not for use with an electric brake controller. The electric brake wire on your 2001 GMC Sierra is run from the port below the dash into the engine compartment, but it does not continue back to the rear wiring bundle. You will need to finish the connection by running a wire from the 7-Way in the rear of the truck
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• 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. The first thing you will need to do is wire in a 4-way flat trailer plug if you have not already done so. You will need a wiring harness, I recommend the Curt T-One harness, # C56331. This harness is custom-fit to your
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2005 Cadillac SRX or 2007 Ford Edge Behind a Motor Home
  
• In order to determine if your vehicles can be flat towed and if there are any special requirements (such as a specific transmission or engine) you will want to consult your vehicle owner's manuals. To flat tow either vehicle you will need 5 main components: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and a supplemental braking system. Base plates for the Cadillac SRX: # 3125-3. Base plates for the Ford Edge: # 4408-1. Compatible tow bar for either vehicle: Falcon # RM-520. Safety
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• Brake Wire for Installation of Dexter Predator Trailer Brake Controller in 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
  
• When installing the Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller # 58-8 with Wiring Adapter # 3020-S in your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500, the blue wire from the brake controller will connect to the blue wire from the harness. I have added links to help articles on brake controllers and brake controller installation for you to check out as well.
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• Troubleshooting 12V Power & Brake Output Circuits on 7-Way on 2008 Saab 9-7X
  
• It sounds like you have a 7-way trailer socket on your 2008 Saab 9-7X that has no signals on the 12V charging circuit nor on the brake controller output circuit. If you refer to the linked photo you'll see the usual pin/function assignments typically found on an RV-style 7-way. Often the 12V trailer power circuit is carried on the pin at the 1-o-clock position and the brake controller output is carried on the pin at the 5-o-clock position. The most common causes for an issue like this
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• Installing the Tow-Pro Elite on a 2012 Honda Pilot
  
• Vehicle manufacturers have made it very confusing as to what has the "tow package" and what doesn't. Some models include a transmission cooler, a trailer hitch, and wiring, while others may only have an extra transmission cooler like what you have. I can let you know how you can test to see what you have but without testing the only way to really know what you have is to call your local Honda dealer with your VIN. We do have both the T-One # 118265 that you purchased and the T-One #
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• Why Does This Come with 2 14 ga and 2 12 ga Connectors?
  
• They send out a common connector kit with it and you're correct they don't match up. The wires on that plug are all 14 ga. If you're having troubles finding the connectors you can use Butt Connector - PVC - for 16-14g Wire - Qty. 1 part # DW05714. As an alternative you can simply use Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Honda part # 3070-P. This will plug in directly to your Pilot and brake controller eliminating the need for any connections to be made at all.
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