Parts Needed To Tow a Trailer With Electric Trailer Brakes Behind a 2015 Freightliner M2
Updated 05/03/2023 | Published 05/02/2023 >
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We have a 2015 M2 Freightliner that we need to add the frame trailer hitch to haul a forklift trailer BigTEx Tilt trailer payload approx. 11klbs. So we will need the frame, airline brakes and electrical for the lights too. What parts do you suggest?
asked by: Eduardo S
Helpful Expert Reply:
You will need the Curt Class V Universal Weld-on Receiver Hitch # 15902 for your 2015 Freightliner M2. This will allow you to weld on a receiver with up to 10.865" of drop. For the trailer lighting you will need a combination of the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter # C59236 and the Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7 to get to a 7-way blade trailer connector. Do note the wiring to reach the battery is 25' long so if your chassis is longer you will need additional Wire # 10-2-1 to reach the battery. Since your chassis uses air brakes you will want to use the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller # HA100400C to operate the electric trailer brakes on a Big Tex tilt bed trailer.
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Curt Class V Universal Weld-on Receiver Hitch and Brackets with 10.865" Drop
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 18 - 44 Inch Wide
- 1200 lbs TW
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
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