Trailer Brake Controller Wiring Colors Video

The wires exiting the rear of your controller serve the following functions. The blue wires carries the brake output from the controller, the white wire is the ground, the black wire supplies 12 Volt power, and the red wire is tied into the vehicle…

What we have is a Hook and Keepr #PLR9-SS in stainless steel, #PLR9-A in aluminum, and #383400 zinc plated. These are used to hold trailer doors open similarly to how you are using a hook and chain. One piece is conneted to the side of the trailer…

The blue wire is for brake output power to the trailer brakes. One end connects to the brake controller and the other end goes to the pin in the trailer connector on the vehicle side that is for the trailer brakes. The Adapter 6 Pole to 7 Pole…

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…

All the brake controller needs to sense a trailer connection so that you can test it is a slight amperage draw on the output circuit. For that you can use a circuit tester like the part #PTW2993 with one pin grounded and the other on the output…

For your 2013 Chevy Silverado all you need is the Prodigy P3 part #90195 and you'd be set to install the controller in your 2013 Chevy Silverado because no plug is present under the dash, but the needed wires are already run. You will connect…

According to Dexter Axle, the attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty…

The attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly like the part #AKEBRK-6R should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn…

There are a few things that can cause the brakes to lock up on a trailer. First, disconnect the trailer from the vehicle. Then use a circuit tester like #PTW2979 if needed to test the connector on the vehicle. Have someone sit in the truck and run…

The percent of the rating you can use for your 5,200 lb axle is 100%. The axles on your tandem axle trailer are designed to hold 5,200 lbs each or 10,400 lbs total. As long as you are not exceeding this amount there is no reason to increase axle…

The Roadmaster Reflex Steering Stabilizer with Mounting Brackets for Class A Motor Homes #RM-RBK5-RSSA is the correct steering stabilizer for your 2007 Chevy Kodiak C5500.

While I can sympathize with your issue, it is not safe to tow a trailer if you only have a 2" hitch ball and your trailer coupler is designed for a 2-5/16" hitch ball, even for a short distance; the insecure connection between hitch…