Parts Needed For Brake Controller on 1999 E450 Motorhome With 4-Flat

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I have a 1999 E450 29 coachmen motorhome. I would like to install a trailer brake controller and the 7 pin plug required to tow my trailer. It is currently only set up with a 4 pin plug for trailer lights. What parts do you suggest for this?

asked by: Patrick L

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Since you already have a 4-flat on your 1999 Ford E450, all you need to add is the 7-way, wiring, and brake controller itself. So start with the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7.

You'll just plug your 4-way into the 7-way that comes with the # ETBC7, and this kit also gives you the wiring, circuit breakers, and rest of the hardware needed for installation. I do recommend adding 10 or so feet of extra 10 gauge wire since you have a longer motorhome; you can get this by the foot with # 10-2-1.

Then for an easy to use, highly reliable brake controller that will give you really smooth braking use the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item #3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

We can get you everything you need for towing with your 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE. By plastic shield, I believe you are referring to the appearance panel underneath the Sienna, and that will have to trimmed a bit in each of the hitches available for the…

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Answer 10

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you may already have a 4 way connector on your vehicle, which is half of the battle. In order to operate the Curt Echo Mobile Wireless Brake Controller #C51180 you will need an almost fully functional 7 way connector; using something…

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Answer 12

Thanks for your question, Brandon. We have everything you need. There are two different options depending on what wiring is already on your van. The first option is if your van already has a 4-flat connector at the rear. If it does, you would need…

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