Parts Needed to Install a 7-Way and Brake Controller on 1993 Chevy K1500 w/4-Way Trailer Connector

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I have a 93 chevy 1500, 4 wheel drive, 5.7 L, that has a factoryI think installed flat four trailer wires on it. I have a trailer with a 7 bladed wiring harness and brakes. I would like to confirm that I need the following for a complete install with brake control: 90185, ETBC7, and 3025-P.

asked by: Jeff O

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You are correct, you will need the 4- and 7-Way installation kit # ETBC7 to install a brake controller on your 1993 Chevy K1500 with the 4-Way flat connector. But you will not need harness # 3025-P because there is no where to plug it in on your truck.

The original Prodigy brake controller, 90185, is a fine controller but lacks some of the features of the P2, # 90885. The Prodigy has a limited range nose up or down it can be mounted and it is not compatible with electric over hydraulic braking systems. The P2 can be used with EOH systems and can mount a full 360 degrees in the direction of travel. I have linked a video review of the P2 for you.

I have also included a couple of links that show and explain the ETBC7 installation for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

You're certainly on the right track, with a small exception or two. Instead of getting the #37185, I'd get the #ETBC7 Brake Controller Install Kit. The kit includes the #37185, plus all the hardware, wire and circuit breakers you'll need…

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Answer 2

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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 8

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Answer 12

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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Parts Needed to Install a 7-Way and Brake Controller on 1993 Chevy K1500 w/4-Way Trailer Connector

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