Best Brake Controller for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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I just got a 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 and now we need a brake controller to tow our travel trailer so what do you reccomedn.

asked by: Jake

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The brake controller I recommend for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller item # RED44FR with the Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers item # 3064-P. The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller is one of the only brake controllers on the market with both a proportional mode for everyday use and a user controlled mode for situations where you need full control such as in really windy areas or off-road.

The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller also has the most factory like appearance once installed when using the Universal Mounting Panel for Redarc Tow-Pro Elite part # 331-TPSI-001 because the knob is all that is visible so you don't have to worry about hitting your knee or drilling into the lower dash panel like you would for a conventional brake controller. The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller is also plug and play if using the above adapter. The plug for the adapter will be located under the dash near the emergency brake pedal.

expert reply by: Conner L

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It sounds like you have the factory tow package on your 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500. The #RED63RR is a good start since it comes with the Tekonsha Adapter #331-TPH-017 for the Tow-Pro Elite. The only other thing you will need is the Tekonsha #3064-P.…

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Answer 2

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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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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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Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

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