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Author:  Signcutter21 [ Thu May 14, 2009 2:50 am ]
Post subject:  Trailer brake controller
Hey guys,
Decided after a couple hard stops driving in Tucson last month at FITS that I should probably hook up a brake control system to help stop the trailer a bit easier. The PO installed electric brakes on in so i'm doing good there and with the 7 pin harness.

Any of you trailer haulers have any recommendations on what to use? I really like the Prodigy, but dont think I'll be able to source it locally in time for Mojave. What about the ones they sell at Autozone/ Checkers etc? They are considerably cheaper priced. Also thought i read that the controller has to be mounted horizontal, any truth in that or can it be mounted vertically?

Thanks
Mike

no AJ dont think i'll need jake brakes like your trailers. haha
Author:  oldhockeyvb [ Thu May 14, 2009 10:22 am ]
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Auto safety house on benson highway in tucson is where I had mine installed. Give them a call
Author:  Silverdiesel [ Thu May 14, 2009 11:26 am ]
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Prodogy is a good option.
I use a Journey HD in my truck for stopping that 4800# max trailer you haveseen me with.
Furtunately even on single axles the electric braking system basically is all the same.

Didn't even know that AT had electric brakes- that is an extremely good option!

Roland
Author:  0311_DoC [ Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:33 pm ]
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ok on the topic of brake controllers do we need any additional harnesses to hook up to the KJ? i was looking at the prodigy as well and the web site says I need an additional harness. I do have the factory tow pkg.

http://www.etrailer.com/tv-wiring-Install-2006-Jeep-Liberty.aspx

here they are showing the additional harness install. Do i have to purchase this?

here are the main links:

http://www.etrailer.com/bc-2006_Jeep_Liberty.htm

http://www.etrailer.com/p-ETBC7.htm

Do I need all this stuff?
Author:  Signcutter21 [ Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:09 am ]
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Hey Doc, long time no talkie.

From what I've read, no that additional package would not be needed if you already have the factory tow pkg. I ended up buying(autozone) a trailer brake wiring setup for the extra lengths of wires for the install, but if you have plenty of connectors and wires you'd be fine.

There are four wires on the brake controller. One positive and one negative routed to the battery. One taps into the blue wire under the driver's side kick panel (behind hood latch). The last one taps into the brake light wire (white w/ brown stripe in brake harness above brake) Found it easy to pull the kick panel, the drop panel above the brake/gas pedals, and drop the knee panel under steering wheel to get to everything. hope that helps.

mike
Author:  0311_DoC [ Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:16 am ]
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very cool. thank you and yes its been a while since we have spoke.. I hope things are well on your end...

Mike
Author:  Signcutter21 [ Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:19 am ]
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thanks, yeah things are going good. we missed ya at FITS this year.

mike
Author:  0311_DoC [ Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:39 pm ]
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Signcutter21 wrote:
Hey Doc, long time no talkie.

From what I've read, no that additional package would not be needed if you already have the factory tow pkg. I ended up buying(autozone) a trailer brake wiring setup for the extra lengths of wires for the install, but if you have plenty of connectors and wires you'd be fine.

There are four wires on the brake controller. One positive and one negative routed to the battery. One taps into the blue wire under the driver's side kick panel (behind hood latch). The last one taps into the brake light wire (white w/ brown stripe in brake harness above brake) Found it easy to pull the kick panel, the drop panel above the brake/gas pedals, and drop the knee panel under steering wheel to get to everything. hope that helps.

mike


I don't suppose you could be a lil more specific with the blue wire :) all I see is a Big stupid harness next to the hood latch. I did see a white with brown stripe as you said just above the pedals its in a lil harness or bundle or four wires.
Author:  0311_DoC [ Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:14 pm ]
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ok i found it and it was labeled but mine is red :? so anyhoo, did you just tap in to the white and brown wire ?
Author:  Signcutter21 [ Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:56 pm ]
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yeah i put a "add a line" to the white w/ brown stripe. It was a hurried job, i need to go back and redo it all when i finally get around to ordering my controller (was using buddies).

mike
Author:  0311_DoC [ Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:00 pm ]
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so when you do redo it how are u gonna do it :) are u gonna splice it or just remove some of the plastic and solder it or what.. man I hate wiring :x
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