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Old 08-17-2014 | 03:20 PM
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Default Brake control for trailer (7 pin)

I need to install a brake control on my 2001 chevy Silverado 1500 . I would like to buy a complete kit, control, wireing, plug and anything else I might need. Problem is I can't find a complete kit. Can someone recommend one or what I can do.

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Old 08-17-2014 | 09:45 PM
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If your truck has the towing package, all the wiring should be there. You just need to connect your brake controller to it.

If not, I dont think there is a total kit available, never seen one anyways.

As for controllers, I would recommend a Prodigy P3...they are very good
 
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Old 08-17-2014 | 11:11 PM
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So, you should buy this controler:
Brake Controller for Chevrolet Silverado, 2001 | etrailer.com

with this 7 pin and 4 pin adapter,
Pollak 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End Hopkins Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring HM40975

and do exactly as they say in this video for installing the 7 pin adapter to your truck:
http://images.etrailer.com/Merchant2...o-pk11998.webm

First link should come with an adapter to plug right into your fuse block under the dash, so no wiring needed there. Second link is a wiring harness that you use to splice right into the factory trailer wiring already provided on the truck. That's gonna be the easiest way to have an brake controller and 7 pin connector installed on your truck. That's what I would do. I just finished putting that same brake controller and a similar 7/4 pin adapter on my 96 silverado, and I really really wish that they made kits like that for older pickups ... those links I have you make installing this stuff a breeze.

Good luck!
 
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