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191 messages, Last post on Nov 09, 2009 at 10:32 PM
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I take it by reading all these post, that a brake controller does not come installed with the truck when ordered with a tow package? I have a 03 1500HD Quadrasteer. I guess I will have to install a electric brake controller to use the electric brakes on a trailer? Do brake controllers ever come included with a tow package? By hooking it up to the harness, it used the electric brake wire through the 7-way connector to use the brakes? Any clarification will help. Thanks
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Replying to: mheggie (May 13, 2008 9:15 pm) If you have the factory tow package, just buy a controller with the connector for GM trucks in your year and all ya gotta do is plug it into the harness under the driver's dash next to the steering column. Yes, it's just a plug in. At least it was for my 03 GMC. I don't know what these guys are doing with connecting wires to batteries,etc. Factory tow pkg. Simple plug in. I bought a Prodigy controller.
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Replying to: davethecarnut (May 13, 2008 9:53 pm) But it is an add-on in addition to the tow package. |
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I have an 03 Silverado z71.It has a3.73 rear axle and 4.8 liter engine.It does not have the factory tow package and therefor no transmission cooler.Does anyone know if this will be a problem pulling a 4000# camper trailer? Thanks for your help. ed
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Replying to: rsworden (Feb 04, 2007 4:10 pm) Fred |
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I have a 2004 Silverado /w towing package. I started having a problem with my left trailer brake light not working. The blinker works fine. I tried another trailer with the same results. I checked for voltage and there was none for the left brake coming out of the trucks factory towing package connector. Occasionaly it does work. I tried a jumper but it did not work right so I took it out and then it started working only to stop working later. It was working tonight and then stopped. I was parked in the drive way so there was no vibration. Is there a board that this goes into that could be bad. This is all right from the factory and I have never had a problem before. I use an electric brake control modual. Can anyone help me?
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Replying to: skidogmxz800 (May 26, 2008 5:55 pm) Lawson |
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Which plug under the dash would I plug my electric brake controller into? There are 3 available slots. It is on a 2008 GMC Sierra.
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Replying to: ebrabham (May 14, 2008 3:25 pm) At any rate, the towability will depend upon the terrain. Your 1500 has plenty of chassis, but the motor is a bit light if you are going to do hills/mountains. The 3.37 is fine. I would go ahead and use it, don't abuse it, and watch the temp gauge. Don't operate at high rpm for long periods, uphill. I have an '04 1500 4x4 w/3.73, 5.3, and tow package. It pulls my 6500# 5th wheel great, even up most hills. Trans never heats up, and neither does engine. |
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Replying to: quarque (Apr 28, 2008 3:49 pm) I have an /04 with the 6.5' "short" bed (not as short as the 5.5'). I have a standard 5th wheel hitch, and my unit has the EPB. I can make lock to lock turns in the tightest circle with no cab contact. GM has the blank in those spots because they do not want to be liable for some idiot crushing his cab. Jim |
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