Is A Brake Controller Needed With The Stealth Hitches Towing Harness To Activate Trailer Brakes
Updated 09/09/2024 | Published 09/02/2024
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Hello, I have a 2021 BMW X5 M50i and looking for a hitch to haul a trailer. Ill be purchasing the Stealth hitch and a passive wiring harness. Do you know if i use the passive wiring harness will it apply a brake signal to my trailer? Or do I need to purchase a brake controller?
asked by: Gabriel C
Expert Reply:
Hi Gabriel,
The Stealth Hitches Trailer Wiring Kit # SH58VR would still require a brake controller in order to activate the brakes on the trailer. You could go with the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885 along with circuit breaker # 9506P and some 10 gauge wire # 10-1-1 to run between the 7-way and brake controller and from the brake controller to the battery.
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