Trailer Brakes
I have a 2020 transit 250. I just installed a set of new trailer electric brakes on my 12x6 cargo trailer. Somewhere around 2K pounds. I got them off Amazon. The brand is Southwest Wheel 3,500 lbs. Tr...
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BenK wrote:
If that is the case, then run a dedicated ground wire directly from the controller to the trailer brake magnet wire. Of course some connectors, but chose low impedance connectors.
The purpose of the ground wire on the trailer brake controller is just to provide a B- connection so the controller will power on.
The controller doesn't need to have its ground wire routed all the way back to the brake magnets. THe 7 pin plug on the van will have a trailer ground wire, as will the trailer end of the 7 way cord.
