Installing an Electric Brake Controller on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Updated 03/21/2017 | Published 03/20/2017

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Question:

I own a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and would like to install a brake controller. Does the wrangler have the required relays, fuses, etc. Do I need to install them? Do you sell everything I would require to install a brake controller?

asked by: Stephen L

Expert Reply:

From my research your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited should already have all of the fuses and relays it needs to tow a trailer. You can check your owner's manual and verify the fuses to be absolutely sure.

Whether it is equipped for an electric brake controller will depend if have a factory 7-way trailer connector. If you do, then you will have everything you need except the controller. For a brake controller I suggest the Prodigy P2 # 90885 because of its reliability. There isn't a connector under the dash of your Jeep so it will need to be hardwired in.

If you don't have a trailer connector you'll first need to have a 4-way. You can use # 118416 for this. Once you have the 4-way, or if you already have a 4-way, you can then install a 7-way using our # ETBC7 kit. This includes all of the wiring and everything you'll need to connect to the P2.

I've attached a couple of install videos, including one that has the P2 and the # ETBC7 kit being installed together.

expert reply by: Charles S