Does Wiring Need to be Added to Install Titan Brakerite II SD on Trailer

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I purchased this for the perceived plug and play. Im a little confused on how the integration from the main trailer 7 wire plug, after plugged into the harness is able to plug into the SD Module. The harness is 8foot long but must somehow be run into the cargo compartment and then out to plug into the trailer. Ive watched several videos including yours. The all show cutting and splicing a longer 3 wire loom between the harness to the trailer cargo area. Please advise

asked by: Chris K

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The Titan BrakeRite II Severe-Duty Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit # T4835700 that you referenced does have some features to it that help make it install easier, but in reality when you are adding EOH brakes to a trailer there is quite a bit of involvement to install everything that's unavoidable. It's not unusual to have to add length to the wiring like in our install video that I attached to this page as well. I also attached a wiring diagram for the kit for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I have attached the wiring diagram for the Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator #T4822500 that you referenced. This particular actuator is designed for use with hydraulic drum brakes and features 1,000 psi of hydraulic pressure. I have…

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Answer 2

The best option we carry for a 10,000 lb boat is the Fulton High-Performance 2-Speed Trailer Winch #F142430 which has a 3,700 lb capacity with Cable #FWC7500100. The winch to boat size capacity is 2-to-1 though it can also be 3-to-1 if you have…

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Answer 3

I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha, who is doubtful the controller is the issue. The voltage from the controlleer that's sent to the actuator is very minimal, it's just telling the actuator when and how hard to fire. The actuator is actually…

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Answer 4

Check the connections of your breakaway system you have on your trailer. It sounds like the plug might be partially pulled or the power from the battery of that system has some how shorted out to the brake output circuit and is telling the actuator…

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Answer 5

The motor on the BrakeRite #T4813102 will cycle when power is applied to it. It has to build up a certain amount of pressure to apply the brakes properly. It will cycle when it needs to as long as power is applied. If the 7-Way on your truck allows…

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Answer 6

We do have a wiring diagram for you! Whether you have the 1,000 psi Dexter DX Series #K71-650 or the 1,600 psi Dexter DX Series #K71-651 the wiring will be the exact same. I have attached a wiring diagram and review videos for you to check out. Just…

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Answer 7

When it comes to the wiring for the Dexter Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator, #K71-651: 1. The black wire will connect to the 12V circuit coming from the vehicle's trailer wiring that is always hot. 2. White is the ground. 3. The yellow wire…

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Answer 8

This is exact same adapter as the Dexter part number you mentioned with the part #DX35FR. Now with that said your 2022 Ford F-250 shouldn't need this adapter so that makes me think you just need to put your brake controller into hydraulic mode.

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Answer 9

It is not uncommon for certain factory brake controllers to have issues with electric over hydraulic brakes. This would be the first we have heard of this issue with a 2023 Ford F-350, but it is possible that the brake controller in your ford is…

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Answer 10

The Replacement Remote Mounted SD Control Module for BrakeRite II #T4834200 is intended to be installed as shown in the attached diagram. The 12V charge from the 7-way will only help to charge the trailer batteries and breakaway batteries at a…

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Answer 11

The auxiliary 12-volt wire that runs from the 7-way connection to 7-way trailer plug will supply 12-volt power from the vehicle to the trailer. The 12 -volt power will allow interior or exterior lights to run that are not wired in to the…

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Answer 12

If your trailer brakes activate when using the manual override but not when pushing on the brake pedal you may have a bad connection or a faulty brake switch. I have also linked below our article on Brake Controller Troubleshooting. Also if you have…

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