Break Controllers

[er78mph]

Hello and thanks to all in advance

I am a proud owner of a F-150 and need to put install controllers, is this fairly straight forward? I already have the electrical in the back but just need to purchase the device. Could I purchase the device on Amazon and have a local RV company install it? or should I just have the RV place take care of the purchasing and install? Any good brands? Could I install the device myself?Thank you and I will have many follow questions to come!

[Ron3rd]

You should be able to get the tekonsha harness for your truck, plug it into the p3 then plug it into the truck. The wire harness in the glove box requires splicing which you can do if you like.

[er78mph]

[APT]

My question is, do I just link the two sets of wires and plug in then the plugs to their perspective housing?

Yes you can do that. I spent the $10 for the vehicle specific harness so I didn't have to splice/solder wires.

With the bag that included that harness in your glovebox, there probably are a couple relays that need to be added to your distribution box. One is to make the trailer brakes work, connect from the brake controller output to the 7-pin harness at the back of the truck. The other relay is to charge the trailer battery while connected.

[BarneyS]

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[er78mph]

I guess you have to copy and paste url, sorry

[er78mph]

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[er78mph]

[er78mph]

So i've attached my progress thus far. I purchased the P3 and located the tow package wiring from glove compartment. My question is, do I just link the two sets of wires and plug in then the plugs to their perspective housing? The black plug to the P3 and then the grey plug under the dash of the F150? Seems straight forward but just really want to triple check with you guys? Thank you so much and please pass along your wisdom. My family and I really appreciated! I hope the link/picture works

[Allworth]

I really don't think I want to trust the safety of my $50,000 trailer to a $50 controller.

(I run a P-3)

[Terryallan]

APT wrote:
For $50 I expect that to be a timer based brake controller. Fine for consistent stops but does not do well for emergency stopping or down long hills. Get a proportional one.

Agree. A time based controller. WILL activate the brakes a few second AFTER the accident.

[is_it_friday_ye]

You may want to check with Stop Your Trailer. I just ordered a disc brake upgrade and new Tekonsha P3 controller and they were cheaper than Etrailer. I've ordered from Etrailer in the past but when I can save a hundred or so dollars, I'm doing it.

[APT]

For $50 I expect that to be a timer based brake controller. Fine for consistent stops but does not do well for emergency stopping or down long hills. Get a proportional one.

[Ivylog]

FrankShore wrote:

2oldman wrote:
brake

Nice way to help someone!

Thanks 2oldman, I could not figure out the meaning of "break controller":h
I clicked on this post to see how long it would take for the spelling police to respond... 3 minutes may be a record.

OP, you can buy something like this for less than $50 (Ebay) and it's plug and play if your F150 is 1997 or newer.

[FrankShore]

2oldman wrote:
brake

Nice way to help someone!