Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller on 2024 Chevy Colorado Trail Boss

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I bought a 2024 Chevy Colorado trail boss without the advanced trailering package. Does it come with the wiring for a trailer plug and a brake controller?

asked by: Mark F

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Hey Mark, the best brake controller for a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado Trail Boss is the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty item # RED52VR. This is a proportional brake controller that automatically adjusts your trailer's braking based on the deceleration of your Colorado. The Tow-Pro Elite has a unique installation method where the main unit is concealed behind your dash and the only part visible is the control knob.

There are no options to plug in a brake controller because Chevy did not include a brake controller adapter in the Colorado's. They ran the wires and tapped them off. There will be 4 blunt cut wires behind the plastic kick panel on the driver side of the vehicle that you can easily access. I have linked an installation video below to help you get the Tow-Pro Liberty set up.

If your truck does not have a 7-way connector at the rear of it you would also need to add that with the part # HM11141144.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The traditional wire colors for brake controller installation are white for ground, black for 12 volt power, red for stoplight switch, and blue for brake output. For more information on wiring in a brake controller check out the help article I…

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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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Answer 5

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Hello Dan, We can most definitely get you set up to use your Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty brake controller in your 2022 Toyota Highlander. Since you were looking at the #ETBC7, I’m assuming your Highlander does not have the factory tow package. To equip…

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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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Answer 8

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Hey Gregory, thanks for reaching out! I really like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e55ZR as well - I know you'll be happy with it! When it comes to wiring, a 4-Way is used for basic trailer lighting, but since you'll be towing a trailer…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Since you have some obstructions on the side of the trailer preventing the main door from swinging all the way open you'll need to use an angled door keeper like the 45-Degree T-Style Hook and Keeper Door Holder part #37211765. Then for the tack…

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