rdsrds123
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I have a 2007 4cyl 5-speed, and I just bought my first trailer. The trailer is a small 13ft travel trailer with electric brakes, about 1500# or so. I have a step bumper and an existing 4-wire connector. Brakes take at least a five wire connector, I understand.
I'd like to get a brake module that goes under the dash and connects to where? I believe there is an existing plug in for this module, but I don't have the slightest idea where to find it.
...and then, do I have existing wiring that goes from this module plug in, to the step bumper area so I can add a five wire connector? This is the part I really don't understand? If the previous owner put in the existing 4 wire connector, did they leave the fifth blue brake wire hanging somewhere? I would like to up grade to a five wire connector, instead of a seven wire connector (maybe). How do I do this? How do I remove the 4 wire connector and wire up all five wires to a new, seven wire connector(if necessary)?
This is really basic stuff, but again, for me, this is my first towing experience. I would truly appreciate someone cluing me in on how to do this connect up for using the brakes in my new used travel trailer. Thanks!
I'd like to get a brake module that goes under the dash and connects to where? I believe there is an existing plug in for this module, but I don't have the slightest idea where to find it.
...and then, do I have existing wiring that goes from this module plug in, to the step bumper area so I can add a five wire connector? This is the part I really don't understand? If the previous owner put in the existing 4 wire connector, did they leave the fifth blue brake wire hanging somewhere? I would like to up grade to a five wire connector, instead of a seven wire connector (maybe). How do I do this? How do I remove the 4 wire connector and wire up all five wires to a new, seven wire connector(if necessary)?
This is really basic stuff, but again, for me, this is my first towing experience. I would truly appreciate someone cluing me in on how to do this connect up for using the brakes in my new used travel trailer. Thanks!