Recommended Trailer Brake Controller for 2019 Chevy Silverado

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I’d like to find out out what’s the best and affordable brake controller setup for my new truck. Planning on buying a new travel trailer and would like to get this setup installed myself kind of a plug and play. Can u please point me in the right direction

asked by: Rich R

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For a trailer brake controller that combines excellent performance with an affordable price I highly recommend the Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160. This is a proportional controller which means it will automatically send back power to the trailer brakes in correspondence to the force you apply to the brakes in your Silverado. It features an easy-to-read LED display with continuous diagnostics to alert you of any potential issues and 3 boost levels that let you fine tune your braking aggressiveness.

If you have the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 then you can use the Plug-In Harness # 3064-P to allow for a completely plug-and-play install. If you have the 2500 or 3500 model you will use # 3016 instead. One end of the harness plugs into the brake controller itself while the other end plugs into the factory port behind the dash.

I have attached a couple video demonstrations that you can check out as well.

expert reply by: Chris R

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There are absolutely plug-in wiring adapters for a brake controller for your 2020 Ram 1500, and what you can use is the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In #C51458 Then for a brake controller that doesn't take…

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Hey Clay, thanks for reaching out. So the part number #90195 is the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller and the universal 4-wire pigtail. The #TK29UR comes with the #90195 controller but instead of the universal pigtail it comes with the custom…

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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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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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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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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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The Demco Hydraulic Trailer Brake Actuator part #DM72VR should be a direct replacement for the Atwood 61101 Brake Actuator that you have now. This newest updated it rated at 7K instead of 6K. This is a bolt on option that mounts on 3" centers.…

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To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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