Brake Controller Recommendation for 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 7-Way
Updated 08/06/2018 | Published 08/05/2018 >
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Question:
How do I know if my 04 Jeep Cherokee has a factory trailer brake already installed .. it has the factory tow package ?? Thanks
asked by: Erick B
Expert Reply:
There wasn't a factory brake controller option for a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee so you wouldn't have one.
For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller part # 90195. 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.
For a wiring kit to install the brake controller to the 7-way you have you would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake Electric Brake Controllers # 5506. This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find a circuit that has voltage when the brakes are applied and none when not applied. This will be the circuit you will run the red wire to.
Finally you will need to run a length of 10 gauge wire (part # 10-1-1) from the brake output circuit of the controller to the brake output circuit of the 7-way (blue wire). The # 10-1-1 is sold by the foot so you will need to order a quantity of the amount of feet you will need.
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