Electric Trailer Brakes Recommendation for a 1,400 lb Loaded Trailer

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Hi! Im putting brakes on a trailer that is lighter than one would usually need brakes on. The loaded weight of the trailer and cargo will be around 1400 lbs. I am concerned that if this hitch is valved for 6000 lbs the brakes will not function with such a light load. Is it adjustable for a lighter trailer?

asked by: Jim S

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For that light of a trailer I would recommend you go with electric brakes. I would be concerned that the surge brakes would not activate properly, and since there is no adjustment for them you would be in a bind.

One of the advantages to electric brakes is that they are able to be fine tuned easily and efficiently. To see everything you would need to install electric brakes on your trailer check out the FAQ article I attached on that subject.

For a brake controller I would strongly recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling controller because of how easy it is to set up and use, and how well it works.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The 7-way flat/blade style is more common by far than the pin style. It really depends though on what you'll be towing. If you have the pin style now and only occasionally would need to tow a trailer with the blade style then the adapter part…

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Answer 2

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 3

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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Answer 5

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 6

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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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 8

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 9

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 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 11

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 12

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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