PU Pink55 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I need to install a Prodigy Brake controller for my tent trailers brakes. I can convert the 4 pin to a 7 pin but still need to get the brake pedal input to the controller. Do I have to splice in a wire or is ther a harness to install? Thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
818EDGE Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I am not positive but am pretty sure that you have to splice. Even with the trailer package, I don't believe there is a provision for the elec. brakes as many trailers rated for the Edges capacity have surge brakes(or even none). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoltar Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) Hey, first time at posting. I'm in the same boat as you PU Pink55. But at a popup forum I found the following: http://www.etrailer.com/bc-2008_Ford_Edge.htm Click on the part the says "You need Item ETCB" it will take you to the 7 pin plug, and from there you can watch a video talking about how to do the wiring you are asking about. Also general wiring diagrams on the site on how to wire trailers and tow vehicles up. If the link won't work C&P and do a new search at the site for brake controller wiring. Lots of good info there & here as well! If Ya find something more on the line of a "plug & Play", post it please. "Zoltar" Edited July 21, 2008 by Zoltar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoltar Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) Hey, first time at posting. I'm in the same boat as you PU Pink55.But at a popup forum I found the following: http://www.etrailer.com/bc-2008_Ford_Edge.htm Click on the part the says "You need Item ETCB" it will take you to the 7 pin plug, and from there you can watch a video talking about how to do the wiring you are asking about. Also general wiring diagrams on the site on how to wire trailers and tow vehicles up. If the link won't work C&P and do a new search at the site for brake controller wiring. Lots of good info there & here as well! If Ya find something more on the line of a "plug & Play", post it please. "Zoltar" Cool, I get to answer myself! I just found a "plug and play", maybe. http://www.etrailer.com/p-3035-P.htm This may work if there is a plug from the factory wiring trailer package. it will then plug into the listed brake controllers. "Zoltar" Edited July 22, 2008 by Zoltar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PU Pink55 Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) I am not positive but am pretty sure that you have to splice. Even with the trailer package, I don't believe there is a provision for the elec. brakes as many trailers rated for the Edges capacity have surge brakes(or even none). Isn't a law in California that any trailer over 2000lbs must have trailer brakes? Edited July 22, 2008 by PU Pink55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
818EDGE Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 -----From California Vehicle Code-------- 26303. Every trailer coach and every camp trailer having a gross weight of 1,500 pounds or more, but exclusive of passengers, shall be equipped with brakes on at least two wheels which are adequate, supplemental to the brakes on the towing vehicle, to enable the combination of vehicles to comply with the stopping distance requirements of Section 26454. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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