7-Way and Brake Controller Recommendation for 1999 Kenworth T2000

Updated 05/16/2017 | Published 05/15/2017

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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires

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Question:

I have a flatbed trailer with electric over hydraulic brakes. I tow this with either my 2015 chevy 3500 or my 1999 kenworth t2000. I need a something so it will activate my brake lights on the trailer and turn on the hydraulic pump on when the brakes in the semi is applied. What do you recommend?

asked by: Charles

Expert Reply:

You are going to need to install a 7-way trailer wiring socket on your vehicles (the 2015 Silverado already has one), so that you can activate the trailer lights and then install a brake controller to activate the EOH brakes of your trailer.

You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # 119250KIT.

From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well.

For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. This will be the last brake controller you buy. It can easily be transferred to future vehicles as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C