Trailer Brake Controller Installation-2008 Nissan Frontier

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Hello, I have a 2008 Nissan frontier. When I purchased truck had no hitch or anything. Since then I have had hitch installed and I installed the wiring kit 118525 from you guys a while back. I now need to upgrade to a 7 way with a brake controller. Can I purchase 118267 and replace the 4 way with that? And then plug in TK90160-3050-P. Thanks for your assistance.

asked by: Jason W

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If your Frontier has the brake controller connector under the dash, that's exactly what you'd need to do. Look under the dash near the top of the emergency brake pedal. The wiring harness you're looking will usually have a white tag on it that says "Electric Brakes". Once you locate the connector, plug one end of the 3050-P connector into the back of the brake controller, the other end into the connector you've just found.

If you can't find the connector, you'd want to hardwire the brake controller using our brake controller installation kit, part # ETBC7. I'll link you to some FAQ articles that explain how to use the install kit.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Hey Laurence, The only adapter I see out there that gives easy access to 12V is the Pollak 7-way to 12v outlet adapter #PK11896. This essentially converts your 7 way into a 12v outlet at the rear of the vehicle. One thing you want to make sure of is…

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Answer 2

The best option I have to install a 12 volt power outlet in a truck bed would be to use the Hopkins 12-Volt Power Socket with Power Wire and Fuse Assembly part #HM55115 and wire this directly to the battery. This would need to be wired directly to…

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I do have an option for you to replace the bottom plate of your trailer jack with a wheel assembly. The option I have is the Pro Series 6", Detachable Caster w/ Pin for 2" Diameter Jacks - 1,200 lbs #PS1400750340. This corrosion-resistant,…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 10

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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