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Discussion in 'Towing' started by tsweet, Apr 21, 2021.

  1. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:13 AM
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    Hey everyone. Just bought a camper. It weighs 4100 lbs. The guy I bought it from asked me if I had a brake controller. I said no. Anyway I start looking for 1. Have checked vehicle. Have the oil cooler, transmission cooler, so am fairly certain that I have towing package. Problem. I checked your site the other day about the wiring connector by kick panel. I can’t find it. But.....there is a fuse in the fuse block #9 in manual on my 2010 that says towing converter. What is that? And there is a connector way up high down there with all the colors of brake wires.....but it’s plugged in. I need some help guys. Thank y’all for any help
     
  2. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:19 AM
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    Welcome to TW.

    It would help if you posted pictures of this connector. Also, check your owner's manual. It has instructions on how to find the brake controller harness.
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:28 AM
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    It took me a bit to find the empty connector for the brake controller it was way up in the dash. Get a flashlight, get comfortable and start fishing up there in the dash / kick panel area. (That is if you truly have the towing package).

    And ABSOLUTELY rock a brake controller with a trailer of that weight. You would be stupid not to.
     
  4. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:30 AM
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    I’ll surely look. I’ve been looking and haven’t seen info yet but I’ll look again. Thanks
     
  5. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:32 AM
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    Nd4. Thanks A lot....get comfortable??? I’ll try. I’ll look some more.
     
  6. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:33 AM
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    yeaaaah.... lol thats why i mentioned it, sounds like you know what i know, that is its nearly impossible to get comfortable back on the floor looking up. Get a good flashlight.


    That stated, do you have the 7 pin trailer plug at the back of your truck?
     
  7. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:35 AM
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    Yes. I have the 7 pin connector
     
  8. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:36 AM
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    Yes Have the 7 pin connector
     
  9. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:39 AM
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    Anyone know what this is?
     
  10. Apr 21, 2021 at 7:55 AM
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    thats not it.

    I believe mine was taped up to the main loom hidden you had to feel for the plug.
     
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    hey again nd. Is it a 2 wire plug?
     
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    Is it a two wire small plug?
     
  13. Apr 21, 2021 at 8:01 AM
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    It has a blue wire and a yellow with looks like a brown stripe
     
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    That's not it.

    It looks a little more rectangular.

    Screenshot_20210421-100340_DuckDuckGo.jpg
     
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    Ok. Looking again
     
  16. Apr 21, 2021 at 8:09 AM
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    Im having a hard time seeing this plug from your photo. What's this guy?

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    Looking again
     
  18. Apr 21, 2021 at 8:23 AM
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    Hey again. Is this it?
    I sure hope so

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  19. Apr 21, 2021 at 8:26 AM
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    Sure looks like it to me.

    Here is what a 2010 adapter harness looks like, and I think it matches your plug there.

    I think we have a winner.

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    Hey rock. Thank you so much for sticking with me I appreciate you taking your time to help me. Hopefully you can enjoy the rest of your day.

    what do you think of this controller?

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