Recommended Brake Controller And Plug-In Harness For 2021 Suburban Z71 With Tow Package

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Hi I’m looking for a break controller as well. The vehicle has a tow package but no controller. What good is that? I have a small 3500 pound single axel trailer with electronic breaks. What is the best/ easiest setup? Thank you.

asked by: Mike

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For your 2021 Chevy Suburban, I recommend going with the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # 90885. This is an easy to use controller that works very well with trailers that have electric brakes like yours. I use this exact one on my vehicle and I love it. You will also need Tekonsha Plug-In Adapter # 3016 which allows you to connect the brake controller to your factory tow package plug. I attached some demonstration videos to help.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Gary Q.

8/24/2024

I could not find the videos of the install of the brake controller on the 2021 Chevy suburban. Can you please send to my email if still available?

Andrew N.

8/26/2024

@GaryQ I attached the best video I could find for a suburban brake controller install. Unfortunately we don't have a video on your exact year of Suburban, but this should help get you in the right direction. If you have the tow package then you can use a plug-and-play connector as mentioned above and it'll be under the dash as seen in this video. If you don't have tow package, you'll need to hardwire as seen in the attached installation video.

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I attached a picture of where you'll find the brake controller install wiring on your 2021 Chevy Suburban that you can use to install a controller like the Brake EVN #TK63VR.

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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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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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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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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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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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To install a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty in your 2023 Toyota Tacoma Sport you will need the following parts: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item #RED24FR Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item #RED99FR…

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The RV Propane Gas Detector part #RS64FR is what I recommend using to replace the the Atwood RV Propane Gas Detector part 31013 (Discontinued). The mounting plate for this new detector will cover up any holes you had for the previous so it will be a…

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Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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Hey Brandon, I would strongly recommend sticking with the Tekonsha RF brake controller part #TK94FR. We know this works really well and it sounds like it worked well for you too. The Curt Echo is not reliable enough for me to really ever recommend it…

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You're right, the mounting bracket is unique (in a good way) for the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller #C24VV. The bracket is smaller and all you do is put the included adhesive tape on the bracket and stick it wherever you like under…

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