What Amperage Rating Circuit Breakers are Required for Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller

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What circuit breaker does the Tekonsha Primus IQ require? Ive got a 20 amp on 12AWG wire going to the battery. I dont see anything in the documentation.

asked by: Julien

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The Tekonsha Primus IQ part # TK90160 that you referenced requires a 20 amp breaker if the brake assemblies used are between 1 and 2 axles or a 30 amp if between 3 and 4 axles.

For 20 amp we have the part # 9506P or for a 30 amp part # 38630.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

There are three possibilities for your vehicle. If you have a factory 7-Way you will be able to use the Tekonsha PRIMUS IQ Electronic Brake Controller, item #TK90160, and the Tekonsha Wire Replacement for Ford, item #3035-P, to install the brake…

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Answer 2

If you are looking for a power source for your brake controller, I do not recommend using a fuse tap. The brake controller's power needs to be ran through an appropriately sized circuit breaker and to the battery post. The installation…

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Answer 3

The 12V power circuit in an aftermarket 7-way connector like #37185 will usually be connected to the vehicle battery through a 40-amp circuit breaker like #PK54540. This installation provides for 12V power at the connector contact at all times, even…

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Answer 4

Yes, you can use a fuse tap like the part #F2526 to tap into the stoplight circuit of the vehicle for a dedicated brake signal for installing a brake controller. Any time the brake lights are turned on this circuit would have voltage on it.

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Answer 5

On GM vehicles of that vintage, the 12-V pin should be hot regardless of whether the ignition is on or not. If it isn't showing voltage even with the ignition on, you're almost certainly on the right track thinking it's a blown or…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

Thanks for the picture! I checked with Progressive Dynamics the replacement power converter you need for your Parallax Series 7300 Model 7345 is the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 45 Amp item #PD4645V.

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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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