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Trailer brake install with factory plug

Discussion in 'Towing' started by Wannabee, Oct 28, 2015.

  1. Oct 28, 2015 at 5:51 PM
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    I have the utility package , basic truck . I know others have the towing package with a pig tail already installed , I am assuming that is not the case on my part. Is it possible to install a unit with causing a problem ?
    2.7 automatic before I forget
     
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  2. Oct 29, 2015 at 5:03 AM
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    Yes, you can install a trailer brake controller in almost any vehicle, you will need to pull the correct guage wires into the cab and then from the cab to the back of the truck. Get a 7 way trailer connector for the back of the truck to plug the trailer into. Most brake controllers have instructions how to do the install.
     
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  3. Oct 29, 2015 at 12:58 PM
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    E trailer.com has everything you need including instructions and videos.
     
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  4. Oct 30, 2015 at 5:59 AM
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    The question I have is I bought the truck with the towing package. Where is the pigtail located where I plug the brake controller into? Im looking at getting a brake controller but I wanna make sure I buy everything I need to
     
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  5. Oct 30, 2015 at 6:53 AM
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    Above the left side kick panel. A white connector taped up back on the wires.
     
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  6. Oct 30, 2015 at 7:30 AM
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    TonkaToyTaco Hope you can run faster than 965 FPS

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    Thank you for that
     
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  7. Oct 30, 2015 at 5:22 PM
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    Louie: Do a search on that here. It can be difficult to find the connector but it is under the left kick plate - took me about 15 minutes to find mine
     
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    Lay on your back and stick your head up under the dash , it's above the brake petal hidden well!
     
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