How To Install and Connect a Trailer Brake Controller
How To Install and Connect a Trailer Brake Controller
I needed to install a trailer brake controller and wire in a 7 way connector to haul a car trailer with my truck, a 1990 C1500. In this video I take you through the process of properly wiring up a trailer brake controller and 7 way connector for your vehicle. I also show how to test and verify the circuits in case you ever need to diagnose a problem with your trailer brake connection.
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Tools/Supplies For This Build:
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Wire Crimper
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Wire Stripper
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Seam Ripper
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Label Maker
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Heat Gun
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Harness Repair Kit
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Circuit Tester & Jumper
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Power Probe
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Links
Trailer Wiring Info: https://www.etrailer.com/faq-wiring.aspx
HumbleMechanic: https://www.youtube.com/user/HumbleMechanic
Parts:
Trailer Brake Controller: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P11SCM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2
7 Way Harness Repair Kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MV0FG9W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4
7way/4way Connector: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002RNS8C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3
30A Auto Reset Circuit Breaker (x2): https://www.amazon.com/Fastronix-Automatic-Reset-Circuit-Breaker/dp/B084RGQFQX/ref=sr_1_3_sspa
30A Inline Fuse: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002KR88A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
12ga Wire: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C7O82LU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
Shrink Connectors: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D3B4QHU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
Shrink/Solder Connectors: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M5WG5KD/
Msc Electrical Connectors: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E5ZFGCM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
Painless Wire Braid: https://www.painlessperformance.com/wc/70970
Label Maker: https://www.amazon.com/Brother-P-touch-PTM95-Styles-Patterns/dp/B01GQHHYFE/ref=sr_1_5
Tools
Wire Crimper: https://www.jbtools.com/sg-tool-aid-18960-ratcheting-terminal-crimping-kit/
Wire Stripper: https://www.jbtools.com/xscorpion-wsc107c-wire-stripper-cutter/
Heat Gun: https://www.jbtools.com/titan-tools-22400-vaper-heat-gun/
Power Probe: https://www.jbtools.com/power-probe-pp3csgrn-power-probe-iii-circuit-tester-clamshell-green/
Test Light: https://www.jbtools.com/equus-3410-innova-test-light-circuit-tester/
Seam Ripper: https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-638-Deluxe-Seam-Ripper/dp/B0001DSIVY/ref=sr_1_6
Electrical Tape: https://www.amazon.com/Tesas-Advanced-Harness-51036-Mercedes/dp/B01I2MLN2Q/ref=sr_1_5
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